Center for Student Success

Undergraduate Students: 

• Undergraduate students with cumulative CSUMB GPA and All-College GPA above 2.0 are in Good Academic Standing.
• Students with either a CSUMB cumulative GPA or all-college 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 who have been placed on academic probation or who are subject to academic disqualification are notified via CSUMB email about one week after grades are posted. 
• Academic Probation students are eligible to attend CSUMB but are required to 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 may reapply to CSUMB after meeting the requirements for reinstatement. 

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

Undergraduate students who are on Academic Probation and whose GPA is below the standards in the section 5.30 of the Academic Standing Policy (see summary table below) will be Academically Disqualified (disenrolled) at the end of  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 more 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, but has an advisor-approved plan to return to good academic standing (CSUMB GPA above 2.0).

Graduate students who have been disqualified should reach out to their program coordinator for more information. 

Reinstatement Appeal Process and Required Documents Required Documents (Undergraduates) 

1. Log into the Reinstatement Appeals Canvas course through your CSUMB Dashboard. All undergraduate students who received notification of academic disqualification have been enrolled in the Reinstatement Appeals Canvas course. but other members of the CSUMB community who are 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 right away to adjust your fall 2023 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 (or click here) 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 to work on the Appeal Narrative form .   
4. Your academic and success advisors will assist you with the GPA calculation that is available on Canvas.  This form allows you to see what grades you must earn in your Fall 2023 courses to improve your GPA towards being in good academic standing. Your advisors will also ensure that you understand course repeat rules and limits, and help you with any course repeat petitions.  Your advisor will fill out the form with/for you, 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 Appeals" Canvas course by Friday, July 7, 2023, 11:59 pm.  

• Students whose appeal was approved will be reinstated on Academic Probation and will be required to fulfill all criteria outlined in their reinstatement letter.
• Students whose appeal is approved must submit a separate appeal to financial aid. Financial aid appeals have completely separate processes and requirements.  
• Students who do not submit a complete appeal by the deadline or whose appeal is denied will be dropped from fall semester courses, with notifications sent to other campus departments such as housing and financial aid.  
• Students who do not submit a complete appeal by the deadline or whose appeal is denied should refer to the "Returning to CSUMB After Disaulification" section below 

Student Success Advisor Contact information  

Call 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 for 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 2.4 in the units completed after leaving CSUMB.
• Complete GE areas A1, A2, A3, and B4 with grades of C- or above before reapplying to CSUMB, if not completed previously. 

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 how to return to CSUMB and how to submit an appeal for reinstatement after meeting the criteria above. 

Undergradauate Reinstatement Appeal form

Undegraduate Appeal for Reinstatement Form