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Academic Probation & Dismissal

Students are placed on academic probation if their cumulative UC grade-point average (GPA) falls below 2.0. Should this happen to you, you will need to bring your cumulative UC GPA up to a 2.0 the following regular semester (fall/spring), or you will be subject to dismissal.

Students are also placed on academic probation if their Berkeley term GPA falls below 1.5 for any semester. In this case, you must bring your Berkeley term GPA up to a 2.0 the following regular semester (fall/spring), or you will be subject to dismissal.

Guidelines for Students on Academic Probation

  • Students on academic probation must take all courses for a letter grade unless a course is offered only on a Passed/Not Passed basis.
     
  • It can be to your advantage to repeat a course in which you have received a deficient (D or F) grade. Meet with an advisor to discuss the pros and cons.
     
  • Graduating seniors on probation should meet immediately with an advisor.
     
  • Courses taken during Summer Session may boost your GPA, but will not officially count as removing you from Academic Probation status; probation must be cleared during a regular semester (fall/spring).

Guidelines for Students Subject to Dismissal

Students who are subject to dismissal at the end of a semester should not continue in classes the following semester, whether or not they have received their letter of dismissal.

  • If you believe that extenuating circumstances affected your ability to return to good academic standing, see an advisor.
     
  • After dismissal, any subsequent request for readmission will require approval by the Undergraduate Dean.

The college may consider readmitting after dismissal a student who has subsequently performed well at another institution. Contact an advisor to discuss your options.