Academic Policies

Dismissal

A student on probation is subject to dismissal if in any two subsequent semesters either or both of the following criteria are applicable:

1. The student's cumulative grade point average is less than 1.75 in all units attempted.
2. The cumulative total of units in which the student has been enrolled for which entries of W, I, and NC have been recorded reaches or exceeds 50 percent. (See "Withdrawal")

The first step of this process at College of San Mateo is to attend a Reinstatement Workshop. To schedule a reservation for a workshop go to the Counseling Office.

Normally a dismissed student must remain out of day and evening classes for one semester before petitioning for reinstatement.

A dismissed student must complete a Reinstatement Petition with the assistance of a college counselor. The completed petition is to be submitted to the Office of the Dean of Counseling for review. Reinstatement Petitions are usually reviewed within 72 hours and students are notified by mail of their reinstatement status.

Students must complete the workshop and the reinstatement process prior to the registration deadline date for the term for which they request enrollment.