American River College uses Academic Probation, Progress Probation, Academic Dismissal, and Progress Dismissal to identify students who are struggling and offer them support. We will notify you if you are in one of these standings, or you can view your academic standing on your unofficial transcript after grades are posted each semester. Log in to eServices, then click Academic Records to find your unofficial transcript. If you are in probation or dismissal status, then you may need to meet certain requirements to remain enrolled in classes.
Resources For Students at Risk of Dismissal
Are you at risk of probation or dismissal? ARC has programs in place to support you and help get you back on track.
Back on Track Program
Back on Track helps students move out of dismissal status with the full support of the campus community and our resources.
Definitions
- Academic Probation and Academic Dismissal (AP1, AP2, AD)
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- Students who have attempted at least 12 semester units, and whose cumulative GPA is below 2.0, will be placed on Academic Probation 1 (AP1).
- After the second consecutive semester of a cumulative GPA below 2.0, student will be placed on Academic Probation 2 (AP2).
- After the third consecutive semester, students are placed on Academic Dismissal (AD).
- When the overall GPA improves to 2.0 or higher, the student returns to Good Standing.
- Progress Probation and Progress Dismissal (PP1, PP2, PD)
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- Students who have attempted at least 12 semester units are placed on Progress Probation 1 (PP1) when W, I, and NP grades are recorded in one half or more of all units in which a student has enrolled.
- After the second consecutive semester, students fall into Progress Probation 2 (PP2).
- After the third consecutive semester, students are placed on Progress Dismissal (PD).
- When the overall ARC transcript has less than one half of W, I, or NP grades, the student returns to Good Standing.
Potential Consequences
Students who are placed on Academic Probation 2, Progress Probation 2, or Dismissal:
- Will lose priority registration as a continuing student and will only be able to register for classes during open enrollment (which is later than priority 1 and 2)
- May lose their California College Promise Grant eligibility
Students who have a term GPA of 2.0 and have completed more than half the attempted units for the term may appeal their loss of priority registration or the California College Promise Grant.
How to Address a Probation or Dismissal Hold
American River College does not currently place holds on students on Probation 1 but we are here to help you be successful. Consider the following options to get help:
- Meet with a counselor.
- Get academic support through the Science Success Center, STEM Center, Tutoring Center, or Homebases.
- Check out our range of student support programs.
Students on Probation 1 must achieve a 2.0 GPA or better and complete at least half of their attempted units, or they will be placed on Probation 2.
American River College does not currently place holds on students on Probation 1 but we are here to help you be successful. Consider the following options to get help:
- Meet with a counselor.
- Get academic support through the Science Success Center, STEM Center, Tutoring Center, or Homebases.
- Check out our range of student support programs.
Students on Probation 2 must achieve a 2.0 GPA or better and complete at least half of their attempted units, or they will be placed on Dismissal.
To be readmitted after a dismissed status, students must take the following steps:
- Complete a Back on Track workshop in Canvas.
- After you complete the workshop, you can submit a Statement of Circumstances and request a Back on Track planning appointment in Canvas. If you do not have a Canvas tile but you do have an eServices hold, then the Back on Track team will add the tile to your Canvas account.
- Meet with a counselor to complete a Back on Track Plan to request readmission to ARC. The deadline to complete your Back on Track Plan is ten (10) business days before the semester begins.
- If your plan is approved, then you will have a unit limit and you must maintain a 2.0 and a 50% completion rate each semester until your cumulative GPA is above a 2.0 and you are out of dismissal status.
Counseling Center Contact
If you have not found the answer to your question, then email the Counseling Center directly at counseling@arc.losrios.edu.
Please include your Student ID with all correspondence.
Admissions Assistance
Get help with your application and registration at the Student Support Center.