• Academic Notice (A1): This occurs when your cumulative GPA drops below 2.0 after one semester (completion of 12 graded units).
• Progress Notice (P1): This occurs when you complete fewer than 50% of the units you attempted in a semester (attempted 12 units).

What You Need to Do:

If you are placed on Level 1 Academic or Progress Notice, you are required to complete the:

Online Academic Standing Workshop 
(Also referred to as the "Online Probation Workshop")

This self-paced workshop, developed by SCCCD counselors, helps you understand:

• What academic notice means
• How GPA affects your status
• What resources are available to support you
• What steps you can take to get back on track

Important Info:

• You will self-enroll in the workshop through Canvas.
• You can complete it at your own pace—there is no late work, and you will not be dropped.
• The workshop resets at the end of each semester, so be sure to finish before then.

Completing the workshop will:

• Clear your Level 1 academic/progress notice registration hold
• Restore your ability to add or drop classes on your own (within 24–48 business hours)

If you are on CPBP, RPAR, or Disqualification, this workshop will still offer helpful information, but will not remove your hold.

Not sure of your standing? You can check through WebAdvisor (via MyPortal).

Need Help?

Contact the FCC Counseling Department at 559.442.8226 Once you finish the workshop, you’ll also have a chance to provide feedback.

• Academic Notice (A2): You are placed on Level 2 Academic Notice when your cumulative GPA remains below 2.0 for two consecutive semesters
• Progress Notice (P2): You are placed on Level 2 Progress Notice when you complete less than 50% of your attempted units for two consecutive semesters.

What You Need to Do: 

To clear your registration hold and continue enrolling in classes, you must either: 

• Attend a Live Academic Success Workshop (via Zoom or in person)
  or
• Meet one-on-one with a counselor in a counseling session (via Zoom or in person)

Both options will provide you with personalized support and help you create a plan to return to good academic standing.

How to Schedule:

• Call to reserve a space for a live Zoom or In-Person Workshop at 559.442.8226 or
• Click to reserve your spot for the Live Zoom or the In-Person Workshop.

Note: Your registration hold will be manually cleared within 24–48 business hours after you complete the required workshop or counseling session.

Academic Success Workshop
(May 2025)

If you are on Continued Probation per Board Policy (CPBP) or have been Readmitted after Disqualification (RPAR), you are required to meet one-on-one with a counselor before you can register for classes.

What You Need to Do:

• Scheudle your counseling appointment by the 9th week of the semester (midterm) to avoid delays in registration.
• You can: 
  • Call to make an appointment at 559.442.8226 or
  • Make an appointment online

Please Note: Completing the Online Academic Standing Workshop will not remove your registration hold if you are on CPBP or RPAR status

Appealing a Disqualification (Due to Extenuating Circumstances)

If you were placed on academic or progress disqualification due to serious extenuating circumstances during a Fall or Spring semester, you may be eligible to submit a Disqualification Appeal to continue your enrollment without needing to sit out a semester.

What to Do:

• Check your student email for a message explaining your disqualification status.
• That email will include:
  • Your current standing and disqualification level
  • The deadline to submit your appeal
  • A link to the Academic/Progress Disqualification Appeal Form.

Examples of Extenuating Circumstances:

• Verified accident or serious illness
• Death in the immediate family
• Jury duty, military service, or natural disaster
• Instructor error or job/family displacement
• Any situation beyond your control, as determined by the college

Also Consider:
If these circumstances impacted your ability to complete one or more individual courses, you may qualify for an Excused Withdrawal (EW).
This is a separate process from the disqualification appeal and can help protect your GPA and academic standing.

To explore this option:

• Visit the Admissions & Records Petitions page
• Or contact the FCC Counseling Department at 559.442.8226 for help with the EW process.

Returning After Sitting Out (Disqualification Status)

If you've sat out one or more semesters after being disqualified, you're eligible to return by meeting with a counselor. There is no formal petition or application required. During your appointment, your counselor will help you plan your return and support your academic success.

During your counseling appointment:

• You'll review your academic history
• Develop a plan for successful return
• Discuss appropriate course load and unit limits based on your current circumstances

Note: Disqualification standing does not apply during summer. If you're interested in taking summer classes, you must meet with a counselor for approval.

How to Schedule:

• Call the FCC Counseling Department at 559.442.8226 
• Make an appointment online

Disqualification Return Pathways