Center for Student Success

Undergraduate Students: 

• Undergraduate students with cumulative CSUMB GPA and Overall GPA above 2.0 are in Good Academic Standing.
• Students with either a CSUMB cumulative GPA or an Overall GPA below 2.0 are placed on either Academic Probation or Academic Disqualification, depending on their class level and GPA and whether or not they were previously on Academic Probation. For more information on CSUMB's Undergraduate Academic Disqualification policy, please review section 5.30 of the Academic Standing Policy. 
• Students placed on academic probation or subject to academic disqualification will be notified via CSUMB email shortly after grades are posted. 
• Students on Academic Probation are eligible to attend CSUMB but must complete the Back on Track advising process to help support their future success. 
• Academic Disqualification results in dismissal from the University. Students may appeal for immediate reinstatement as described below or reapply to CSUMB after meeting the reinstatement requirements. 

Graduate Students:

• A GPA above 3.0 is required for Good Academic Standing. Consult with your Graduate Program Advisor for more information.  

Undergraduate students on Academic Probation and whose GPA is below the standards in section 5.30 of the Academic Standing Policy (see summary table below) will be Academically Disqualified (disenrolled) at the end of the Spring Semester. Academic Disqualification results in disenrollment, loss of active student status, and loss of eligibility for housing, financial aid, and other student services.  

Undergraduate students who have been notified of Academic Disqualification may appeal their disqualification under the following conditions: 

• Extenuating circumstances or events were the main reason a student did poorly in one or more courses, AND the student has met with a Success Advisor to develop strategies and a plan to overcome those challenges in the future and return to good academic standing.
  OR
• The student earned a GPA above 2.3 in the most recent semester, but their CSUMB GPA still falls below the standards in the table above. However, they have an advisor-approved plan to return to good academic standing (CSUMB GPA above 2.0).

Graduate students who have been disqualified should contact their Program Coordinator for more information. 

Reinstatement Appeal Process and Required Documents Required Documents (Undergraduates) 

1. Log into the "Disqualification Appeals" Canvas course through your CSUMB Dashboard. All undergraduate students who received notification of academic disqualification have been enrolled in the course. Other CSUMB community members supporting student success and the appeal process may contact css@csumb.edu to request access to the Canvas course to view the forms and instructions.
2. Schedule a meeting with your academic advisor immediately to adjust your class schedule. It may be necessary to repeat courses that you didn't pass in a prior semester. Use the Advising Portal on your CSUMB Dashboard to schedule an appointment. 
3. Schedule a meeting with your Success Advisor via the Advising Portal on your CSUMB Dashboard to discuss your options and success strategies and for assistance in filling out the two required forms, both of which are available on Canvas. Before meeting with your Success Advisor, you can start working on the Appeal Narrative form .   
4. Your Success Advisor will assist you with the GPA calculation available on Canvas. This form allows you to see what grades you must earn in your next semester's courses to improve your GPA and achieve good academic standing. Your Advisor will fill out the form with/for you and then send you a PDF copy to upload into Canvas. 

The Appeal Narrative form and the GPA calculation form must be uploaded to the "Disqualification Appeals" Canvas course by Friday, July 12, 2024, 11:59 pm.  

1. Students whose disqualification appeal is approved are allowed to continue at CSUMB on "Academic Probation Continued" and are allowed one additional semester to improve their GPA. The conditions for their continuation are in their notification letter. 
   • Students whose appeal is approved must submit a separate Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) appeal to the Financial Aid office.  
2. Students who did not submit a disqualification appeal or whose disqualification appeal is denied are dismissed from CSUMB. They will be dropped from all fall term classes and lose access to all CSUMB services, including financial aid, housing, and their CSUMB Dashboard.   
   • Students who do not submit a complete appeal by the deadline or whose appeal is denied should refer to the "Returning to CSUMB After Disqualification" section below. 

Student Success Advisor Contact information  

Call the Advising Office at 831-582-3937 for assistance scheduling a Student Success Advising appointment.  

NOTE:  Students in EOP, TRIO SSS, CAMP, or Guardian Scholars should meet with their advisor in that program for assistance. 

Undergraduate students who have been academically disqualified from CSUMB may apply for re-admission to CSUMB and submit an appeal for reinstatement after fulfilling the following criteria: 

• Pass a minimum of 12 transferable units at another institution (or CSUMB Open University).   
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.3 or greater for all transferable units taken after disqualification from CSUMB.
• Achieve a cumulative (overall for all colleges, including CSUMB units) GPA of 2.0 or above. Note that this criterion may require you to complete more than 12 units or earn a GPA higher than 2.3 in the units completed after leaving CSUMB.
• If not fulfilled previously, complete GE areas A1, A2, A3, and B4 with grades of C- or better before reapplying to CSUMB. 

Submit a new application for admission to CSUMB on calstate.edu/apply 
For details and deadlines, refer to https://csumb.edu/admissions/academically-disqualified-dq-csumb/

Please consult with the "Welcome Back Otter" Success Coordinator, Lamberto Figueroa, for guidance on returning to CSUMB and submitting an appeal for reinstatement after meeting the criteria above. 

Undegraduate Appeal for Reinstatement Form