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Probation with Contract (formerly Academic Disqualification)

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Probation with Contract (formerly Disqualification) occurs when the student's GPA reaches the levels specified below. A student who is designated probation with contract on the basis of their grade point average may not be allowed to attend Cal Poly Pomona for at least one term. If the student does not improve their academic standing, they may not be able to return to Cal Poly Pomona.

GPA Thresholds for Disqualification
Quarter Units Completed Semester Units Completed Grade Point Average
Freshman Less than 45 Less than 30 <1.5
Sophomore 45-89 30-59 <1.7
Junior 90 - 134 60-89 <1.85
Senior 135 or more 90 or more <1.95

Students are notified of this status as soon as possible after the end of the term.

Students have options available in order to regain their enrollment eligibility. Students should visit their academic advisor IMMEDIATELY to discuss which option is best for them. International Students should also see their International Center Advisor for additional information.

To view your options for continuing your educational career at CPP, please select from the options below.

Probation with Contract Processes


Fall 2024

Students who fall into Probation with Contract at the end of Fall 2024 can enroll for Winter and Spring 2025. However, students also have the choice to sit-out during Spring 2025.
 
If the student enrolls in Spring 2025, the student will be required to complete several requirements to continue to enroll in future terms: 

  • The student must earn a 2.0 TERM GPA in Spring 2025 and all subsequent terms until they are no longer on Probation with Contract.
  • The student will be required to complete advising requirements prior to registering for Summer and Fall 2025 (and in all subsequent terms).
  • These requirements include:
    • Completing an online Canvas module
    • Completing an advising worksheet
    • Meeting with their College Retention and Graduation Specialist

The student will not be able to register for more than 7 units in Summer 2025, and 13 units in Fall 2025, and in all subsequent terms until they earn a CPP and overall GPA of a 2.0.

If the student chooses to sit-out during Spring 2025, they will be required to complete the requirements listed above beginning in Fall 2025 instead.



Spring or Summer 2024

Students who fall into Probation with Contract at the end of Spring 2024 can enroll for Summer and Fall 2024. However, students also have the choice to sit-out during Fall 2024.

Students who fall into Probation with Contract at the end of Summer 2024 can enroll for Fall 2024. However, students also have the choice to sit-out during Fall 2024.

If the student enrolls in Fall 2024, the student will be required to complete several requirements to continue to enroll in future terms: 

  • The student must earn a 2.0 TERM GPA in Fall 2024 and all subsequent terms until they are no longer on Probation with Contract.
  • The student will be required to complete advising requirements prior to registering for Winter 2025 and Spring 2025 (and in all subsequent terms). These requirements include:
    • Completing an online Canvas module
    • Completing an advising worksheet
    • Meeting with their College Retention and Graduation Specialist

The student will not be able to register for more than 13 units in Spring, and in all subsequent terms until they earn a CPP and overall GPA of a 2.0.

If the student chooses to sit-out during Fall 2024, they will be required to complete the requirements listed above beginning in Spring 2025 instead.

Fall 2023

Students who fall into Probation with Contract at the end of Fall 2023 can enroll for Winter and Spring 2024. However, students also have the choice to sit-out during Spring 2024.

If the student enrolls in Spring 2024, the student will be required to complete several requirements to continue to enroll in future terms: 

  • The student must earn a 2.0 TERM GPA in Spring 2024 and all subsequent terms until they are no longer on Probation with Contract.
  • The student will be required to complete advising requirements prior to registering for Summer and Fall 2024 (and in all subsequent terms). These requirements include:
    • Completing an online Canvas module
    • Completing an advising worksheet
    • Meeting with their College Retention and Graduation Specialist

The student will not be able to register for more than 13 units in Spring, and in all subsequent terms until they earn a CPP and overall GPA of a 2.0.

If the student chooses to sit-out during Spring 2024, they will be required to complete the requirements listed above beginning in Fall 2024 instead.

Spring 2023

Students who fall into Probation with Contract at the end of Spring 2023 can enroll for Summer and Fall 2023. However, students also have the choice to sit-out during Fall 2023.

If the student enrolls in Fall 2023, the student will be required to complete several requirements to continue to enroll in future terms: 

  • The student must earn a 2.0 TERM GPA in Fall 2023 and all subsequent terms until they are no longer on Probation with Contract.
  • The student will be required to complete advising requirements prior to registering for  Winter 2024 and Spring 2024 (and in all subsequent terms).
  • These requirements include:
    • Completing an online Canvas module
    • Completing an advising worksheet
    • Meeting with their College Retention and Graduation Specialist

The student will not be able to register for more than 13 units in Spring, and in all subsequent terms until they earn a CPP and overall GPA of a 2.0.

If the student chooses to sit-out during Fall 2023, they will be required to complete the requirements listed above beginning in Spring 2024 instead.

Fall 2022

Students who fall into Probation with Contract at the end of Fall 2022 can enroll for Winter and Spring 2023. However, students also have the choice to sit-out during Spring 2023.

If the student enrolls in Spring 2023, the student will be required to complete several requirements to continue to enroll in future terms: 

  • The student must earn a 2.0 TERM GPA in Spring 2023 and all subsequent terms until they are no longer on Probation with Contract.
  • The student will be required to complete advising requirements prior to registering for Summer and Fall 2023 (and in all subsequent terms).
  • These requirements include:
    • Completing an online Canvas module
    • Completing an advising worksheet
    • Meeting with their College Retention and Graduation Specialist
    • The student will not be able to register for more than 7 units in Summer 2023, and 13 units in Fall 2023, and in all subsequent terms until they earn a CPP and overall GPA of a 2.0.
If the student chooses to sit-out during Spring 2023, they will be required to complete the requirements listed above beginning in Fall 2023 instead.

Spring 2022 or Summer 2022

Students who fall into Probation with Contract at the end of Fall 2022 can enroll for Winter and Spring 2023. However, students also have the choice to sit-out during Spring 2023.
 
If the student enrolls in Spring 2023, the student will be required to complete several requirements to continue to enroll in future terms: 
  • The student must earn a 2.0 TERM GPA in Spring 2023 and all subsequent terms until they are no longer on Probation with Contract.
  • The student will be required to complete advising requirements prior to registering for Summer and Fall 2023 (and in all subsequent terms).
  • These requirements include:
    • Completing an online Canvas module
    • Completing an advising worksheet
    • Meeting with their College Retention and Graduation Specialist
The student will not be able to register for more than 7 units in Summer 2023, and 13 units in Fall 2023, and in all subsequent terms until they earn a CPP and overall GPA of a 2.0.

If the student chooses to sit-out during Spring 2023, they will be required to complete the requirements listed above beginning in Fall 2023 instead.

Fall 2021

Students who fall into Probation with Contract at the end of Fall 2021 can enroll for Winter and Spring 2022. However, students also have the choice to sit-out during Spring 2022.

If the student enrolls in Spring 2022, the student will be required to complete several requirements to continue to enroll in future terms: 

  • The student must earn a 2.0 TERM GPA in Spring 2022 and all subsequent terms until they are no longer on Probation with Contract.
  • The student will be required to complete advising requirements prior to registering for Summer and Fall 2022 (and in all subsequent terms).
  • These requirements include:
  • Completing an online Canvas module
  • Completing an advising worksheet
  • Meeting with their College Retention and Graduation Specialist
The student will not be able to register for more than 7 units in Summer 2022, and 13 units in Fall 2022, and in all subsequent terms until they are no longer on Probation with Contract.

If the student chooses to sit-out during Spring 2022, they will be required to complete the requirements listed above beginning in Fall 2022 instead.

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