College of BSS Probation Policy

Being on Probation in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences does not mean that you will never have academic success again. It does mean that you will have to work hard, make extra efforts in class, do some things differently (like studying), see your advisors and take advantage of College and University resources.

What Does Being On Probation Mean?

Being on probation at San Francisco State University means that your grade point average has dropped below 2.0 (or below a "C" average). A student cannot graduate with a grade point average less than 2.0.

If poor academic performance continues while a student is on probation, they may be subject to disqualification from the University. Once disqualified, a student may not enroll in the University for two semesters. In order to be admitted again, a student must have a 2.0 grade point average or better. Students may enroll in College of Extended Learning or Community College courses to help raise their grade point average while disqualified from the University.

What Are College of Behavioral and Social Science
Students on Probation Required To Do?

1. See their advisors every four weeks.
2. Attend Learning Assistance Center (HSS 227) activities in order to improve studying, test-taking and note-taking skills. Psychology students can participate in Project Excel.
3. Speak frequently to their instructors, asking questions and asking their advice on how to better learn material and do better in assignments and on test.
4. Limit the number of class units they are carrying (to a maximum of 12 units or fewer).
5. Remember to allow two hours of preparation outside of class for every hour in class.
6. Complete all work on courses with grades of (I) Incomplete -- they turn to F's!

What Causes Students To End Up On Probation?

• Students from High School or Community College who are having a difficult time making the transition to university classes and university requirements.
• Students who are working too many hours outside their classes.
• Students having personal or family problems or incident, distracting them from their classes.
• Students who have assumed they were dropped from a class, leading them to stop attending, resulting in an "F" for the course.

Print out or view the College of BSS
"On Probation" brochure: probation.pdf