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Academic Probation (Notice) and Academic Disqualification (Warning)

An undergraduate student must maintain a 2.00 grade point average (GPA) in both campus (all coursework taken at Fresno State) and cumulative (total) GPA (all coursework attempted at all colleges) to remain in Good Standing. If a student’s campus or cumulative GPA falls below a 2.00, they will be placed on Academic Probation (Notice) and Academic Disqualification (Warning).

Undergraduate students who have been placed on academic (warning) are encouraged to contact the Career Development Center in the University Student Union, room 306, or call (559) 278-2381 for information on the Steps for Readmission.

Graduate students should contact the Division of Graduate Studies in the Thomas Administration Building, room 130, or call (559) 278-2448 regarding academic probation (notice) or disqualification (warning).

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  Title 5, CA Code of Regulations, Section 41300; CSU Executive Order 1038

An undergraduate student whose campus (all coursework taken at Fresno State) or cumulative GPA is below a 2.00 will be placed on Academic Probation (Notice) until they are dismissed under the provisions of academic disqualification (warning).

Freshman & Sophomore Standing Students

Students who are at a Freshman student level (0-29 units earned) and Sophomore student level (30-59 units earned) will meet with Academic Success Coaching three times during the term. The Academic Success Coaching staff will clear the Academic Success Coaching Probation Hold once requirements are met.  

Junior & Senior Standing Students

Students who are at a Junior student level (60-89 units earned) and Senior student level (90+ units earned) will be meeting with their Major Advising Center during the term to discuss ways to become successful. The Academic Counselor from the Major Advising Center will clear the Academic Probation hold.

For questions regarding your academic notice requirements, please contact pathtosuccess@mail.fresnostate.edu. 

An undergraduate student may be placed on academic disqualification (warning) if either campus or total (cumulative) GPA fall below the level based on units earned at the end of the Spring term. 

  • Freshman (29 units or less) will be placed on academic disqualification (warning) if their total or campus GPA is below a 1.50
  • Sophomore (30-59 units) will be placed on academic disqualification (warning) if their total or campus GPA is below a 1.70
  • Junior (60-89 units) will be placed on academic disqualification (warning) if their total or campus GPA is below a 1.85
  • Senior (90 units or higher) will be placed on academic disqualification (warning) if their total or campus GPA is below a 1.95
  • Post Baccalaureate (0+ units) will be placed on academic disqualification (warning) if their total or campus GPA is below a 1.95.
A student who is academically disqualified from Fresno State must reapply to the university.  Please review Steps for Readmission for additional information.

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Academic Success Coaching

Student Health & Counseling Center

Writing Center

Additional Campus Resources

Steps for Readmission

Students who have been placed on academic disqualification (warning) may review the Admissions criteria for reapplying for admissions.

Student Success Plan

Academically disqualified students may submit a success plan to be considered for possible reinstatement.

For questions regarding academic probation or disqualification, please email at pathtosuccess@mail.fresnostate.edu.