Third Academic Dismissal
What happens if I am placed on a Third or Permanent Academic Dismissal from the Alamo Colleges District?
A 3rd Academic Dismissal occurs when students who were on 2nd Academic Dismissal are not successful either 1) in the petitioning semester or 2) a consecutive semester and receive a semester institutional GPA below 2.0. Permanent Academic Dismissal happens anytime after being dismissed for a 3rd time. Students will receive a notification via ACES email informing them once final grades have been posted. Students with three or more Academic Dismissals are not eligible to petition or enroll for a minimum of one (1) full Academic Year (Fall, Spring, Summer). After sitting out the required length of time, students must complete the petition process to be considered eligible for registration. No summer petitions are accepted at any College of the Alamo Colleges District. Information regarding the Alamo Colleges District Academic Standing policy can be found online.
Students placed on 3rd/ Permanent Academic Dismissal do not have the option to petition without sitting out.
Petitioning does not guarantee approval of enrollment.
I have been notified that I am on 3rd/ Permanent Academic Dismissal. What steps must I take?
All students will have to complete the petition for waiver of Academic Dismissal process. Prior to initiating the petition process, you must ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements listed below.
What are the eligibility requirements for petitioning to return from Third / Permanent Academic Dismissal?
Click here to view our Academic Dismissal Petition Process Page.
What are my responsibilities as a student on a 3rd Academic Dismissal at Northwest Vista College?
If your petition is approved, you will be expected to meet the following requirements:
- Actively attend and participate in all enrolled classes, including the mandatory Strategies for Success (SDEV0171) course (if applicable)
- Complete all courses (including the SDEV0171 course) with a "C" or higher
- Visit with your assigned academic advisor at least once during the petitioning semester, preferably prior to the start of registration for the upcoming semester.
- Utilize the recommended support services and success strategies discussed during your advising interview
- Earn a semester GPA of 2.0 or higher
- Continually earn a semester institutional GPA of 2.0 or above until in good academic standing (cumulative institutional GPA of 2.0) is reached to remain enrolled
- Continuously meet with your assigned advisor each semester until in good academic standing
- Comply with all contractual requirements discussed during dismissal interview
Students whose petitions are approved and do not comply with all the responsibilities outlined above may result in the student having to sit out a full academic year and and a new petition will be required after completing the sit-out period. Not earning a semester institutional GPA of 2.0 or higher will automatically place you on the next level of dismissal.
There is no option to petition the sit-out requirement once a student is placed on Permanent Academic Dismissal.
When will I be back in Good Academic Standing?
Students are placed back in Good Academic Standing when both their overall institutional and semester GPAs are 2.0 or higher. Once a student is back in Good Academic Standing, their registration hold will be expired, and their enrollment hours will be restored to full-time.