What is academic probation, and how do I avoid it?
Academic Probation occurs if: your overall SMC grade point average falls below a 2.0; if you transfer to SMC while on probation or on disqualification status at another college or university; or are readmitted after disqualification from Santa Monica College. Academic Probation results in a later enrollment date for your next semester, and a 9-unit* enrollment maximum per semester until academic probation is removed. Once on academic probation, you will continue on probation until you raise your cumulative grade point average to a 2.0 or better. To avoid Academic Probation, avoid D’s and F’s in your classes, and if you must drop classes, drop them early to avoid receiving an “F.” If you are already on Academic Probation, the quickest way to return to good standing is to repeat those courses in which you received D’s or F’s. To discuss other strategies for avoiding or getting off of Academic Probation, see an SMC Counselor. *F-1 visa students are required by federal law to complete 12 u
