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 Otter Academic Success program 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. 

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) are subject to Academic Disqualification 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.  

Second Baccalaureate students on academic probation are subject to academic disqualification when the student falls below a 2.0 GPA in all units attempted or in all units attempted at the campus where enrolled.

**Veteran Students: A veteran or eligible dependent/spouse who remains on probation for a grade point deficiency below a 2.0 cumulative GPA for undergraduate programs, or a 3.0 cumulative GPA for a post-baccalaureate or graduate programs beyond two terms shall have certifications of his/her veteran's benefits discontinued until they have returned to satisfactory academic standing.

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 outlined in the table above. However, they have an advisor-approved plan to return to good academic standing (CSUMB GPA above 2.0).

Graduate and Credential-Seeking students who have been disqualified should contact their Program Coordinator for more information. 

Reinstatement Appeal Process and Required Documents Required Documents (Undergraduates) 

1. Log in to the "Reinstatement Appeal - Summer 2025" Canvas course through your CSUMB Dashboard. All undergraduate students who received notification of academic disqualification have been enrolled in the course. 
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 Otter Navigate app on your CSUMB Dashboard to schedule an appointment. 
3. Schedule a meeting with your Success Advisor via the Otter Navigate app 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 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. You and your Success Advisor will fill out the form together 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 "Reinstatement Appeal - Summer 2025" Canvas course by Wednesday, July 9, 2025, 11:59 pm.  Late appeals will not be accepted. 

• Students whose reinstatement 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.  
• Students who did not submit a disqualification appeal or whose disqualification appeal was denied are Academically Disqualified 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 was denied should refer to the "Returning to CSUMB After Disqualification" section below for more information. 

Student Success Advisor Contact Information  

You can schedule an appointment with your Success Advisor through the Otter Navigate app on your CSUMB Dashboard.

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 readmission to CSUMB and submit an appeal for reinstatement after fulfilling the following criteria: 

• Wait one academic year before submitting an application for readmission.
• Pass a minimum of 12 transferable units at another institution (or through 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 done earlier, complete General Education (GE) areas A1, A2, A3, and B4 with a grade of C- or higher before reapplying to CSUMB. Note that under the new Fall 2025 General Education (GE) requirements, these will be classified as 1A, 1B, 1C, and 2, also requiring grades of C- or better. 

Submit a new application for admission to CSUMB on calstate.edu/apply 
For details and deadlines, refer to https://csumb.edu/admissions-aid/how-to-apply/returning-student/

Your readmission and reinstatement will be reviewed with approval based upon your documented good-faith effort to improve academic standing and improve circumstances within your control that directly resulted in your disqualification.

For questions regarding this process, please contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@csumb.edu or by phone at 831-582-3738.