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Academic Renewal

Under certain circumstances, students may elect to have previously completed courses disregarded in the computation of their cumulative grade point average (GPA). This process is known as academic renewal, defined in accordance with Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Section 55046. Students must complete the following requirements: 

  1. A petition must be filed in the Office of Admissions and Records. The Registrar or Dean of Enrollment Services is the designated authority for approval of academic renewal.
  2.  Accompanying the petition must be evidence that the previous substandard work does not reflect the student’s current performance or capabilities.
  3. Previous substandard work will be disregarded. Substandard grades are defined as “D,” “F,” or “NP.”
  4. No more than 30 units of coursework can be considered for academic renewal.
  5. Such alleviation shall be permitted only after thirty (30) semester units with a 2.50 GPA have been completed and a minimum of two (2) terms have elapsed since the earning of the last substandard grades to be alleviated. Work from other accredited colleges may be considered for calculating their GPA.
  6. When coursework is disregarded in the computation of the cumulative GPA, the student’s academic record will be annotated; all coursework remains on record, ensuring a true and complete academic history. Academic renewal actions are irreversible.

Academic renewal by the South Orange County Community College District does not guarantee that other institutions will approve such action. This determination will be made by the respective transfer institutions. Academic renewal procedures may not conflict with the District’s obligation to retain and destroy records or with the instructor’s ability to determine a student’s final grade.

Probation

In accordance with Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Sections 55030–55034, a student whose work falls below standard may be placed on either academic or progress probation. In both cases, it is the responsibility of the student to confer with a counselor regarding the probationary status and/or to use the services provided by the college—including basic skills courses, tutoring services, and faculty conferences—to bring his or her work back to par. The college reserves the right to require counseling and regulation of the student’s program on the basis of his or her achievement.

Qualifying fi st-time probation students will be informed of their loss in priority registration if they reach two consecutive semesters on probation.

Academic Probation

A student who has attempted at least 12 semester units at Irvine Valley College and/or Saddleback College is placed on academic probation when the earned grade point average in all units attempted is less than 2.0. A student on academic probation for a grade point deficiency will be removed from probation when his or her accumulated grade point average reaches 2.0 or higher. K-12 students identified for academic probation will not be permitted to take IVC classes until after high school graduation.

Progress Probation

A student who has enrolled in at least 12 semester units at Irvine Valley College and/or Saddleback College is placed on progress probation when the percentage of all units in which he or she has enrolled and for which entries of “W,” “I,” and “NP” are recorded reaches or exceeds 50 percent. A student on progress probation shall be removed from probation when the percentage of units in the “W,” “I,” and “NP” category drops below 50 percent. K-12 students identified for progress probation will not be permitted to take any further IVC classes until after high school graduation.

Dismissal

In accordance with Title 5, California Code of Regulations, Sections 55030– 55034, any student whose cumulative grade point average falls below 1.75 after three consecutive semesters will be subject to dismissal. A student who remains on progress probation for three consecutive semesters will also be subject to dismissal. A combination of low scholarship and continued progress probation for three consecutive semesters may likewise result in dismissal. Because dismissal is a district process, grades at both Irvine Valley College and Saddleback College are taken into account.

Readmission After Dismissal

Students who have been dismissed from either Irvine Valley College or Saddleback College may apply for readmission after one semester of non-attendance by following the petition procedure in the Office of Admissions and Records. Students who are readmitted and fail to maintain a grade point average or higher during the semester following readmission will be automatically dismissed. Students who drop all courses after their readmission is approved will have to go through the readmission process should they decide to return to Irvine Valley College at another time.

Veterans Dismissal

Irvine Valley College enforces a policy relative to standards of conduct and progress expected by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Veterans Services Center is required to notify the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) of veterans and/or eligible dependents who complete two consecutive semesters on academic  or progress probation, regardless of the amount of units. The DVA may terminate benefits, unless it can be shown that the student is pursuing an appropriate objective and has a reason- able chance for success in the chosen programs. Students should consult the Veterans Services Center for details: 949-451-5296.