Good Standing, Probation and Dismissal
General
Students enrolled at Allan Hancock College are required to maintain a specific level of academic and progress performance to be in good scholastic standing. This performance is based on the provision of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations and the Governing Board of Allan Hancock College. If a student cannot meet minimum academic standards after attempting at least twelve semester units, they will be placed on a probationary status. Hancock identifies two types of probation: academic and progress probation. Students on academic and/or progress probation will be assisted by faculty and staff in the counseling department to regain good standing and ensure academic goal completion.
Good Standing
Hancock requires students to meet the minimum standards to be in good standing. Good standing is achieved when a student meets or exceeds a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) and completes at least 50 percent of their cumulative units with a letter grade (A, B, C, D, or F) or P (pass).
Academic Probation
Academic probation occurs when a student has attempted at least twelve semester units at Hancock and has earned below a 2.0 cumulative GPA. They will be placed on academic probation after semester grades are final.
First Academic Probation
A student is placed on first academic probation when their cumulative GPA is below a 2.0. If the student enrolls for another semester, as a first academic probation student, the following may occur at the end of the semester:
- Possible Outcome 1: The student’s cumulative GPA meets or exceeds a 2.0
Result: The student regains good standing.
- Possible Outcome 2: The student’s cumulative GPA is below a 2.0
Result: The student is placed on second academic probation. A student on second academic probation will lose priority registration privileges and the California Promise Grant (CCPG) fee waiver.
Second Academic Probation
A student is placed on second academic probation when their cumulative GPA is below a 2.0 for two consecutive semesters. At this level, the student is restricted to 9 units and has lost priority registration privileges and the California College Promise Grant (CCPG) fee waiver. If the student enrolls for another semester, as a second academic probation student, the following may occur at the end of the semester:
- Possible Outcome 1: The student’s cumulative GPA meets or exceeds a 2.0
Result: The student regains good standing.
- Possible Outcome 2: The student’s cumulative GPA is below a 2.0 for two consecutive semesters.
Result: Being unable to meet the college’s minimum academic standards is a serious matter; as a result, the student is dismissed from the college and required to sit out for the subsequent primary semester, including summer if dismissed after spring. If the student wishes to return, they are required to proceed with the reinstatement process.
Progress Probation
Progress probation occurs when a student has attempted at least twelve semester units at Hancock and has not completed at least 50 percent of their cumulative units with a letter grade (A, B, C, D, or F) and P (pass), they will be placed on progress probation after semester grades are final.
First Progress Probation
A student is placed on first progress probation when they have not completed at least 50 percent of their cumulative units with a letter grade (A, B, C, D or F) and P (pass). If the student enrolls for another semester, as a first progress probation student, the following may occur at the end of the semester:
- Possible Outcome 1: The student completes at least 50 percent of their cumulative units.
Result: The student has regained good standing.
- Possible Outcome 2: The student does not complete at least 50 percent of their cumulative units.
Result: The student is placed on second progress probation. A student on second progress probation will lose priority registration privileges and the California College Promise Grant (CCPG) fee waiver.
Second Progress Probation
A student is placed on second progress probation when they have not completed at least 50 percent of their cumulative units. At this level, the student is restricted to 9 units and has lost priority registration privileges and the California College Promise Grant (CCPG) fee waiver. If the student enrolls for another semester, as a second progress probation student, the following may occur at the end of the semester:
- Possible Outcome 1: The student completes at least 50 percent of their cumulative units.
Result: The student has regained good standing.
- Possible Outcome 2: The student does not complete at least 50 percent of their cumulative units for two
consecutive semesters.
Result: Being unable to meet the college’s minimum academic standards is a serious matter; as a result, the student is dismissed from the college and required to sit out for the subsequent primary semester, including summer if dismissed after spring. If the student wishes to return, they are required to proceed with the reinstatement process.
Dismissal
A student who does not meet the college’s minimum standards after two consecutive semesters on either academic or progress probation, they will be dismissed from the college and required to sit out for the subsequent primary semester, including summer if dismissed after spring. A dismissed student wishing to re-enroll is required to go through the reinstatement process.
Notification of Academic Standing
All students are notified via myHancock email of their academic standing once grades are finalized at the end of each semester.
Reinstatement
A dismissed student wishing to take courses may request a reinstatement application to the Counseling department after sitting out for the subsequent primary semester, including summer if dismissed after spring, for enrollment consideration. Students requesting reenrollment are required to meet with a counselor to complete a reinstatement contract. The deadline to complete a reinstatement contract for a specific semester is published on the "Academic Calendar."
Reinstatement Appeal
A counselor completes a reinstatment contract and the dean, Student Services, or designee, acts on appeals in the event a student is denied reinstatement and is requesting additional consideration.