Satisfactory Academic Progress
A learner’s academic progress is reviewed at the end of each semester or at the end of an approved scheduled leave of absence to ensure the learner is meeting the satisfactory academic standards as indicated below. To maintain satisfactory academic progress, a learner must maintain both of the following academic standards:
- Successful completion of a minimum of one course every 6 months; and
- Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) as designated in the following chart:
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Undergraduate Degree & Certificate Programs
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Graduate Degrees & Certificate Programs
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2.0 on a 4.0 Scale
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3.0 on a 4.0 Scale
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Failure to maintain the satisfactory academic progress in one or both will result in the learner being placed on academic probation. Once placed on academic probation, the learner has two consecutive semesters to show progress towards meeting the academic standards. If the learner does not make progress in meeting these standards, they will be subject to dismissal from the University based on academic disqualification.
Academic Probation
A learner will be placed on Academic Probation for failure to make satisfactory academic progress, which includes one or both of the following circumstances:
- Failure to successfully complete a minimum of one course every six months; and
- Failure to maintain a grade point average meeting the requirement for graduation.
Specific conditions of the Academic Probation will be issued to the learner and maintained in the learner’s official file. The probation period is specified in the official notification received by the learner. The learner will need to show progress in meeting the conditions that apply to them to be removed from probation, or face dismissal. Learners who fail to make satisfactory progress within two consecutive semesters will be dismissed from the University.
Non-Continuous Enrollment Probation
A learner will be placed on probation for failure to maintain continuous enrollment. Specific conditions of the Non-Continuous Enrollment Probation will be issued to the learner and be maintained in the learner’s official file. The probation period is specified in the official notification received by the learner. The learner will need to enroll in a course within 30 days of being placed on probation and successfully start the course without cancelling or changing start dates. Learners who fail to rectify their violation of the continuous enrollment policy within specified parameters of their probation will be subject to administrative withdrawal from the university.
Academic Dismissal
A learner will be subject to academic dismissal from CalSouthern for failure to meet the conditions of academic probation which are listed below. A learner will be subject to dismissal without prior probation for violations of academic integrity or for conduct in violation of the university’s code of conduct.
- Failure to make satisfactory academic progress.
- Failure to maintain a grade point average required for graduation.
- Conduct in violation of the University’s code of conduct or academic integrity/falsification of any work or records submitted for review or academic credit (plagiarism).
Learners who are academically dismissed can review the reinstatement policy.