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Academic Notice

We care about your success at Mission College.  Sometimes students encounter challenges, like Academic Notice, on their educational journey.

What is an Academic Notice?

Being placed on academic notice is a notification from the College that we are concerned about your academic performance and progress. Although you may have experienced some academic challenges, each semester offers an opportunity for progress and improvement.

If you are on academic notice, connect with a Mission College counselor to discuss your needs, and the many resources available to support you while at Mission College.

What are the minimum academic and progress standards?

  • Academic standard:  Students are required to maintain an overall grade point average of 2.00.
  • Progress standard:  Students are required to complete at least fifty percent of overall credits attempted. 

How are academic and progress standards determined?

  • Standards are determined using institutional units on the official academic record at West Valley-Mission Community College District. 

How does credit for prior college coursework impact my academic and progress status? 

  • Coursework completed at previously attended institutions that has undergone a transcript evaluation is reflected on the official transcript at WVMCCD for 'Transfer Credit Accepted by the Institution' section to include:
    • Name of the college or university
    • Term of transfer credit
    • Earned credit hours
    • GPA hours
    • Quality points
    • Transfer GPA 
  • Transcript evaluations of at least 12 units will initiate a review of the academic and progress standards for institutional credit-level courses.  

When are academic and progress standards determined?

  • Academic and progress standings are calculated at the end of each fall term and spring term for students who attempt a minimum of twelve cumulative units. 
  • The college notifies students via email of their academic/progress standings.
  • Academic notice, progress notice, subject to dismissal and dismissal statuses appear on the student's semester grade report and the transcript of academic work. 
Academic/Progress Notice 1

A student is placed on Academic/Progress Notice 1 if their academic performance at Mission and/or West Valley College(s) meets the following:

  1. A student has attempted a total of 12 or more semester units, at Mission and/or West Valley College(s), AND;
  2. The student’s cumulative grade point average is below 2.00. OR;
  3. The student’s overall course completion rate is 50% or less of the units attempted.
  4. The one in “Academic Notice” simply means it’s a first term.
Academic/Progress Notice 2

A student is placed on Academic/Progress Notice 2 if their academic performance at Mission and/or West Valley College(s) meets the following:

  1. A student has attempted a total of 12 or more semester units, at Mission and/or West Valley College(s), AND;
  2. The student’s cumulative grade point average is below 2.00. OR;
  3. The student’s overall course completion rate is 50% or less of the units attempted.
  4. The two in “Academic Notice” means it’s a second term with GPA below 2.00 or overall completion of 50% or less.
Subject to Dismissal

A student shall be placed on Subject to Dismissal status if their academic record of performance at Mission and/or West Valley College(s) meets the following criteria:
1. A student has accumulated a total of 12 or more semester grade units, at Mission and/or West Valley College(s), and
2. The student’s cumulative grade point average is below 2.00 for a second consecutive semester. OR
3. The student’s overall course completion rate is 50% or less of the units attempted for a second consecutive semester.

Dismissal

Academically disqualifed students are dismissed from the college.  A student shall be placed on Dismissal status if their academic record of performance at Mission and/or West Valley College(s) meets the following criteria:
1. A student has accumulated a total of 12 or more semester grade units, at Mission and/or West Valley College(s), and
2. The student’s cumulative grade point average is below 2.00 for a third consecutive semester. OR
3. The student’s overall course completion rate is 50% or less of the units attempted for a third consecutive semester.

Readmission/Reinstatement 

Academically disqualifed students on dismissal status are eligible for reinstatement when:

1. The student takes a leave of absence for the fall or spring term following dismissal status.  This leave of absence during a primary term (fall or spring) qualifies the student for reinstatement and a return to West Valley-Mission Community College District.  Reinstated students will be re-assessed for academic (GPA) and progress (completion) requirements upon completion of the reinstatement term and any subsequent terms. 

2. The student has submitted an Appeal for Readmission to the Student Petitions Committee and the committee has approved the Appeal for Readmission.  Once reinstated, students may return to West Valley-Mission Community College District.  Reinstated students will be re-assessed for academic (GPA) and progress (completion) requirements upon completion of the reinstatement term and any subsequent terms. 

Academic Notice and Registration Dates

Students on a form of Academic Notice, Progress Notice, Subject to Dismissal or Dismissal are assigned registration dates as follows:

  • Academic/Progress Notice 1 students: May register during Group 3.
  • Academic/Progress Notice 2 students: May register during Group 4.
  • Subject to Dismissal students: May register during Group 4.
  • Dismissed students: May register during Group 4, with an approved Appeal for Readmission.

Students with documented extenuating circumstances may submit a Priority Registration Appeal.   

Academic Notice and Financial Aid 
  • Financial aid has a different Satisfactory Academic Progress policy.
  • Please check with financial aid to check the status of your grant and loan eligibility.