Academic Probation / Academic Standing
Academic standing is a way Dallas College measures your academic progress. It is based primarily on your cumulative GPA and indicates whether you're meeting academic expectations or may benefit from additional support and resources to help you stay on track.
Academic Probation: Your Path Back to Good Standing
Academic probation is a signal to pause, make a plan and connect with support. It does not define your ability or your future. Dallas College Success Coaches will help you understand your academic standing, identify next steps and build a realistic plan to return to good standing.
What Academic Probation Means
Students are placed on academic probation when their cumulative grade point average (GPA) falls below 2.0. Your academic standing is reviewed at the end of each term. While on probation, you may have registration requirements and will need to make satisfactory academic progress toward returning to good standing. Students who are on academic probation can review our probation policies.
What You Should Do Now
- Check your academic standing, notifications and assigned Success Coach in Workday and Navigate.
- Schedule and attend a meeting with your Success Coach. Be ready to discuss what affected your academic progress.
- Work with your coach to create an academic success plan, select a manageable course load and connect with campus resources.
- Meet with your assigned Success Coach before registering or changing your schedule. Your coach can explain requirements connected to your specific academic standing.
Make an appointment with your success coach
- Follow the requirements associated with your standing and complete agreed-upon check-ins.
- Use tutoring, counseling, accessibility, basic-needs and other support services early—before challenges become emergencies.
- Monitor your grades and communicate with instructors throughout the term.
Your Goal
The goal is to earn a term GPA of 2.0 or higher and raise your cumulative GPA to at least 2.0. Your Success Coach can help you understand what is needed based on your record and academic standing.
Academic Standing and Financial Aid Are Different
Academic standing is determined by Dallas College academic policy. Financial aid eligibility is determined separately through Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards. A change in one status does not automatically mean the other status has changed. If you receive financial aid, review your SAP status and contact Financial Aid with questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
In many cases, yes. Registration requirements may apply. Meet with a Success Coach before registering so you understand the requirements connected to your standing.
Raise your cumulative GPA to at least 2.0. Your Success Coach can help you review your GPA, choose a manageable schedule and develop a success plan.
No. Academic standing and financial-aid SAP are separate processes. Check both statuses and contact the appropriate office if you have questions.
Students who do not meet the requirements associated with their standing may progress to suspension, dismissal or indefinite dismissal. Because each standing has different requirements, connect with a Success Coach as soon as possible.
Bring your questions and be prepared to discuss your academic goals, current responsibilities, challenges that affected your progress and the amount of time you can realistically devote to school.
Log in to Navigate to view your assigned coach and schedule an appointment. You may also visit a Success Coaching Center or contact Success Coaching by phone or email.
Get Help Today
Schedule an appointment through Navigate, visit a Success Coaching Center, call 972-669-6400 or email SuccessCoach@DallasCollege.edu.