Academic Dismissal

Students on academic probation who earn a semester grade point average below 2.0 will be placed on academic dismissal. As per the Alamo Colleges District policy, students placed on Academic Dismissal must remain out a period of time as dictated by level of academic dismissal. Upon completing the sit-out period, students must complete the petition process by the set deadlines listed below.

• Students on their 1st or 2nd Academic Dismissal must sit out one full 16-week semester prior to petitioning.
  Only students on 1st Academic Dismissal have the option to complete the petition process without sitting out at least one full 16-week fall or spring semester. 
• Students on third (3rd) or Permanent Academic Dismissal must sit out one (1) full academic year (spring, summer and fall) prior to initiating the petition process. 
• Transfer Students must include a copy of their transcript(s) from the last college/university attended with their petition packet at time of petitioning and adhere to sit out periods indicated above.
• Transient Students referred to take courses by their home institution advisor will need to provide signed documentation including recommended courses and eligibility to return to that home institution in the subsequent semester.

Petitions must be received by the date listed below according to the term of enrollment. Submission by the Priority deadline is recommended due to limited interview sessions and course availability.

Dismissal Petitions for the summer semesters are not accepted.

Academic Dismissal Petition Packet Online Form