Academic probation
We expect our students to make steady progress toward their educational goals by maintaining a "C" average or better in their courses. If a student’s cumulative record shows that he or she has completed at least 12 letter-graded units, that student must maintain a grade point average of at least 2.0, or be placed on academic probation. Students on stage one probation will be mailed information encouraging them to view the brief probation video (located in the Media Center) and to make an appointment with a counselor. Students on stage two probation will be mailed information addressing additional requirements.Academic dismissal
Students are subject to academic dismissal if, after they have been on academic probation for two consecutive terms, their grade point average in the most recent term is not 2.0 or better. When their overall grade point average rises to 2.0 or better, students are removed from academic probation. Students on dismissal status are prohibited from attending DVC.Progress probation
We expect our students to complete courses once they register for them. If a student’s cumulative record shows that he or she has enrolled in at least 12 units, that student must successfully complete more than 50 percent of all those units, or else be placed on progress probation. We place students on progress probation if the number of units given a "W," "I," or "NP" on the student’s transcript amounts to at least 50 percent of the units attempted (this includes letter grades and units assigned the symbols "W," "I," "CR," "NP," "IP," or "RD"). Students on stage one probation will be encouraged to view the brief probation video (located in the Media Center) and to make an appointment with a counselor. Students on stage two probation will be mailed information addressing additional requirements.Progress dismissal
Students are subject to progress dismissal if, after they have been on progress probation for two consecutive terms, they do not complete more than half of the units attempted in the current term. When students complete more than half of their cumulative attempted units, they are removed from probation. Students on dismissal status are prohibited from attending DVC.Appeals and readmission
Students who are placed on probation or dismissal are notified in writing. The notification includes the process for appealing the dismissal to the dean of student life.Dismissed students who wish to appeal their dismissal status must watch a brief video explaining the probation process (located in the Media Center) and file a "request for reinstatement" form with the dean of student life. Extenuating circumstances that would allow students to successfully appeal dismissal might include, but are not limited to, health problems, family emergency or extreme change in financial situation.
