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Academic Notice, Disqualification, and Reinstatement Support
Being a college student can come with challenges, academic and otherwise, but you don't have to navigate it alone. Many students face similar hurdles, and those who making use of guidance and support often find lasting success at Humboldt and beyond. An important first step is that you meet with your academic advisor. They are a valuable link to campus resources and can help you develop a plan to be successful.
Learn more about Academic Standing, including Academic Notice, Disqualification, and Reinstatement from the Office of the Registrar.
What do I need to do if I am on Academic Notice?
If your GPA has fallen below 2.0, after grades have been posted you will receive an email from the Office of the Registrar alerting you to Academic Notice status. An Academic Notice Hold will be placed on your Student Center.
Reach out to your Academic Advisor before the semester begins to set up an Academic Notice advising meeting:
Your advisor may request that you complete the Academic Intake Self Assessment Form before meeting. Plan to meet at least three times over the semester.
Meeting #1 (Before semester begins): Discuss the past semester, current classes, any needed schedule adjustments, and strategies for a successful semester. This meeting will typically remove the Academic Notice Hold.
Meeting #2 (Starting in 3rd week): Check in about academic resources, strategies, and semester progress.
Meeting #3 (Mid-semester check-in): Update on progress and make adjustments if necessary; consider Credit/No Credit option. Discuss registration for next semester.
Pay close attention to the following academic deadlines:
- ADD/DROP Deadline (first two weeks of class) - Work closely with your academic advisor before the Add/Drop deadline to get the best schedule for success.
- Credit/No Credit (CR/NC) Option (mid semester) - With your academic advisor, discuss the nuances, pros, and cons behind changing a class grade mode to CR/NC and how it can improve your GPA.
- Withdrawal deadlines - (with paperwork to support Serious & Compelling or Catastrophic reason.) Before you choose to Withdraw, discuss options with your academic advisor, the Office of the Registrar , or an advisor at the Academic Advising Center.
Tips to Consider:
- Visit the complete list of academic deadlines at Calendar of Activities & Deadlines.
- The Credit/No Credit option can help to improve your GPA.
- Keep in regular contact with your academic advisor.
- Participate regularly in peer study groups.
- Make the Learning Center part of your weekly study routine: Use the Writing Studio and drop-in tutoring, receive academic peer coaching to improve time management and study skills, and consider taking a Supplemental Instruction course to augment time spent studying for difficult science courses.
- Make sure you're taking care of your basic needs!
Academic Notice Frequently Asked Questions
It’s important that you meet with an advisor to learn strategies to help you quickly improve your GPA and develop an academic plan for the semester. Once you have met with your advisor, they will remove the hold.
It varies from 1-2 semesters, but you should try to improve your GPA as soon as possible. Academic Notice means that you are vulnerable to disqualification and it requires immediate action including possible adjustments to your schedule and meeting with your academic advisor.
Disqualification can happen after two semester being placed on academic notice. You may remain on academic notice for no more than two sequential semesters. Please review Academic Standing, including Academic Notice, Disqualification, and Reinstatement from the Office of the Registrar.
You will not be dropped from your classes if you're on Academic Notice. Your schedule is exactly as it was before when you registered. Meet with your academic advisor to see if you need to adjust your schedule as soon as possible and prior to the Add/Drop deadline.
It may benefit you to repeat a class. Meet with your advisor to see if it's a good idea for your situation. Classes in which you earned a grade of C- or below can be repeated at Humboldt for grade forgiveness. Click here to review the Repeat Policy.
The Academic Notice hold does not prevent you from withdrawing from the semester. If you wish to withdraw from the semester (and it is not past the withdrawal deadline), review the withdrawal process, or contact the Office of the Registrar or your advisor. The Academic Notice Hold will still be on your Student Center when you return.
The Learning Center's GPA Calculator, can help you calculate your semester GPA, Humboldt GPA, and Overall GPA. You will need a copy of your academic transcript to calculate any GPA; you can get an unofficial transcript from your Student Center.
Yes, finding the major that aligns with your strengths and interests allows you to succeed academically. Major Exploration and Undeclared Resources are available to you, as well as the Career Development Center.
The Office of the Registrar is a good place to start for more information about the Academic Standing policy and the Humboldt Catalog has policy information including Grade Forgiveness or Repeats.
Academic Disqualification
Academic Disqualification occurs when the GPA of a student who is already on notice falls below the minimum level allowed or when a student has not achieved good standing within two semesters. When disqualified, a student is no longer able to enroll at the university; they must take a minimum of one semester off before beginning the petition for reinstatement process.
If you are disqualified, you should contact the Academic Advising Center to discuss your next steps, a plan for your time off, and guidelines for petitioning for reinstatement. It is important to know that a disqualification doesn't mean your college career is over. It means that you are required to take a break, but encouraged to return and finish your degree. Many students return to Humboldt, recover academically, and graduate.
Reinstatement
Disqualified students may request to be Reinstated and return to the university for classes. After the mandatory waiting period has passed, students may petition for reinstatement, meet with an AAC Academic Advisor or their EOP advisor, and create an action plan for academic recovery.