Academic Standards

Academic Obligations

All students are expected to be diligent in the pursuit of their courses of study in order that both they and the State receive maximum benefit from the educational opportunities provided. Each student is responsible for his or her enrollments and timely adds, drops, and withdrawals following campus policy.

Students are expected to satisfy the academic demands required by their instructors in such ways as they may set forth, in order to satisfy the instructor that they are performing their assignments in a proper manner.

Instructors are expected to give first priority to meeting their scheduled classes and other assigned responsibilities, including keeping regular office hours for student conferences.

In classroom settings, instructors have the authority and responsibility to establish rules, maintain order, and to dismiss students from a class session for violation of the rules or misconduct. Violations or misconduct warranting more than a single dismissal from a class session should be referred by the instructor to the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities at 805-756-2794 for disciplinary action.

Expected Academic Progress (EAP) Policy

Expected Academic Progress is defined as making appropriate degree progress each academic year by earning a certain percentage of degree applicable units that meet major, support, general education, concentration, and free elective (if applicable) requirements that are directly associated with the student’s declared major.

Expected Academic Progress (EAP) is monitored for all undergraduate students each semester. Students who fall behind in their EAP will be designated as having an EAP deficiency and may be required to meet with their academic advisor. Although this designation will not be noted on their transcript, students will be expected to make up this deficiency.

Those students who are required to meet with their advisor are expected to review and discuss their academic progress, and to create a reasonable academic plan to help get the student back on track. Attending summer session, either at Cal Poly, a community college, or another regionally accredited institution, may be suggested. Should the student decide to attend another institution, he or she must confirm that the courses they decide to take at that institution will apply to their Cal Poly degree requirements upon transfer.

If the student continues to have an EAP deficiency, their department or college may have a hold placed on their registration for the next term or place them on Administrative Academic Probation (see the section on Administrative Academic Probation).

Those students who have a demonstrated need to attend Cal Poly on a part-time basis for at least two consecutive semesters may be considered exempt from the EAP policy. These students will be required to submit an EAP Exemption Request through their advisors in order to be evaluated for exemption.

In addition to the university’s EAP policy, the College of Engineering has additional requirements. Please see the College of Engineering Advising Center for details.

I. Native EAP Policy (Students entering Cal Poly as first-time freshmen)

Every full-time undergraduate student is required to make reasonable academic progress toward completion of the bachelor’s degree. EAP is monitored for all Cal Poly students in order to help them graduate in a timely manner.

Students entering Cal Poly as first-time freshmen and who are enrolled in four-year degree programs (e.g., BA, BS, BFA) are expected to graduate in eight semesters. Normally, this will not include summer terms, as summer is considered an opportunity to make up for any lack of progress in prior semesters or to bank progress for future semesters.

To maintain Expected Academic Progress, the following standards should be met by the end of each respective year:

First year: Completion of at least 20% of the total number of units required for the degree.

Second year: Completion of at least of 45% of the total number of units required for the degree.

Third year: Completion of at least 75% of the total number of units required for the degree.

Fourth year: Completion of at least 100% of the total number units required for the degree.

Example: A student enrolled in a four-year degree program requiring 120 total units would need to complete no fewer than 24 units by the end of the first year, no fewer than 54 units by the end of the second year, no fewer than 90 by the end of the third year, and no fewer than 120 by the end of the fourth year.

To determine the standards for programs requiring more than 120 total units, multiply the total units required by .20, .45, .75, or 1.0 for each respective year. Students enrolled in a five-year degree (e.g., BArch, BLA) or blended programs must also demonstrate Expected Academic Progress and should consult with their major department for specific requirements.

Benchmark Courses: In addition to monitoring the number of required units completed, some departments may identify specific benchmark courses that should be completed by the end of each respective year. Students should check with their advisor for such requirements.

Degree Applicable Units: Departments rely on data derived from each student’s Degree Progress Report (DPR) to verify that the expected number of units completed constitute degree-applicable units (units that advance the student toward degree completion). In tallying these units for the purpose of monitoring EAP, degree-applicable credits earned from Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and accredited baccalaureate-level transfer work will be included.

Concentrations: If the student’s major requires a concentration, units taken for the concentration are included in assessing EAP. The concentration should be declared no later than reaching 60 units (junior standing).

Minors: Minors are optional at Cal Poly and are not a part of a student’s EAP. Depending on the student’s major, courses taken for the minor may or may not represent degree-applicable units (see “Maximum Units” below). Students who decide to pursue a minor should declare their minor no later than the end of their junior year. Minors must be completed within the EAP requirements identified (i.e., maximum number of units and semesters allowed for the degree). No minor will be awarded after the baccalaureate degree requirements have been met.

Maximum Units: Students graduating on time (this would be 8 semesters, excluding summers, for students enrolled in four-year degree programs) have no cap on the number of units they may complete at Cal Poly. Students who do not graduate on time may complete no more than 16 Cal Poly units above the number required for the degree. Exceeding the allowable 16 units may result in a hold being placed on the student’s registration or the student being placed on administrative academic probation. The student will be required to submit a Degree Completion Plan to the major department before he or she is allowed to continue their education at Cal Poly. The Degree Completion Plan may include only degree-applicable units, as the student will not be allowed to take non-degree-applicable classes during this period. In tallying the Maximum Units, only Cal Poly units will be included. Credit earned from AP, IB, and transfer work will not be used in the Maximum Units calculation.

Students contemplating a change of major or the addition of a second major should be aware that the maximum unit cap applies in these circumstances. As outlined in the Change of Major section elsewhere in the catalog, major changes should be undertaken only if the new major will not result in exceeding the maximum units cap of 16 Cal Poly units above the number required for the degree.  The same holds true for a second major. In the case of a change of major, the cap would be 16 units above the number required for the new major. In the case of a second major, the cap would be 16 units above the minimum required for the primary major.

Failure to make reasonable academic progress as prescribed by this policy may result in a hold being placed on the student’s registration or the student being placed on administrative-academic probation. Students will be notified via their Cal Poly email address if a hold has been placed on their record or if they are being placed on administrative-academic probation. Continued failure to meet EAP standards may result in disqualification from the University.

Exemptions: Students who have to comply with an externally imposed set of degree progress standards (e.g., athletes following NCAA regulations) may continue to follow those guidelines. Other students for whom the Expected Academic Progress policy represents undue hardship may appeal for exemption through their advisor. Such appeals should be supported with documentation as appropriate (e.g., a physician’s note).

II. Transfer EAP Policy

Every full-time undergraduate student is required to make reasonable academic progress toward completion of their bachelor’s degree. EAP is monitored for all Cal Poly students in order to help them graduate in a timely manner.

Ideally, those who enter Cal Poly as upper division transfer students and who are enrolled in four-year degree programs (BA, BS, BFA) are expected to graduate in two years (four semesters). However, EAP policy does allow students three years (six semesters, excluding summer semesters) to complete their degree requirements at Cal Poly, should they still have remaining lower division requirements after they are admitted as junior transfers.

To maintain Expected Academic Progress, the following standards should be met by the end of the specified year of study at Cal Poly (note that these standards are based on the assumption that all upper division transfer students enter with at least 60 degree-applicable units and are General Education (GE) certified for lower division GE not specified by the major):

First year: Completion of at least 55% of the total number of units required for the degree.

Second year: Completion of at least 80% of the total number units required for the degree.

Third year: Completion of 100% of the total number of units required for the degree.

Example: A transfer student enrolled in a four-year degree program requiring 120 total units would need to have completed no fewer than 66 degree-applicable units by the end of the first year, no fewer than 96 degree-applicable units by the end of the second year, and no fewer than 120 degree-applicable units by the end of the third year of study.

To determine the standards for programs requiring more than 120 total units, multiply the total units required by .55 or .80 or 1.0 for each respective year. Students enrolled in five-year degrees (e.g., BArch, BLA) or blended programs must also demonstrate Expected Academic Progress and should consult with their major department for specific requirements.

Benchmark Courses: In addition to monitoring the number of degree-applicable units completed, some departments may identify specific benchmark courses that should be completed by the end of each respective year. Students should check with their advisor for such requirements.

Degree Applicable Units: Departments rely on data derived from each student’s Degree Progress Report (DPR) to verify that the minimum number of units completed constitute degree-applicable units (units that advance the student toward degree completion). In tallying these units for the purpose of monitoring satisfactory progress, degree-applicable credit earned from Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and accredited baccalaureate level transfer work will be included.

Concentrations: If the student’s major requires a concentration, units taken for the concentration are included in assessing the EAP. The concentration should be declared as soon as possible and no later than the end of the second semester of study at Cal Poly.

Minors: Minors are optional at Cal Poly and are not a part of a student’s Expected Academic Progress. Depending on the student’s major, courses taken for the minor may or may not represent degree-applicable units (See “Maximum Units” below). Students electing a minor should declare the minor as soon as possible and no later than the end of the first year of study at Cal Poly. Minors must be completed within the EAP requirements identified (e.g., maximum number of units and semesters allowed for the major). No minor will be awarded after the baccalaureate degree requirements have been met.

Maximum Units: Transfer students graduating on time (in 6 semesters, excluding summers, for transfer students enrolled in four-year degree programs) have no cap on the number of units they may complete at Cal Poly. Transfer students who are NOT on track to graduate on time may complete no more than 16 Cal Poly units above the number required for the degree. Exceeding the allowable 16 units may result in a hold placed on the student’s registration or the student being placed on administrative-academic probation. Students must submit a Degree Completion Plan to their major department before they will be allowed to continue their education at Cal Poly, and may enroll only in degree applicable units. In tallying the Maximum Units, only Cal Poly units will be included. Credit earned from AP, IB, and transfer work will not be used in the Maximum Units calculation.

Students contemplating a change of major or the addition of a second major should be aware that the maximum unit cap applies in these circumstances. As outlined in the Change of Major section elsewhere in the catalog, major changes should be undertaken only if the new major will not result in exceeding the maximum unit cap of 24 Cal Poly units above the number required for the degree. The same holds true for a second major. In the case of a change of major, the cap would be 24 units above the number required for the new major. In the case of a second major, the cap would be 24 units above the minimum required for the primary major.

Failure to make reasonable academic progress as prescribed by this policy may result in a hold being placed on the student’s registration or the student being placed on administrative-academic probation. Students will be notified via their Cal Poly email address if a hold has been placed on their record or if they are being placed on administrative-academic probation. Continued failure to meet EAP standards may result in disqualification from the University.

Exemptions: Students complying with an externally imposed set of degree progress standards (e.g., athletes following NCAA regulations) may continue to follow those guidelines. Other students for whom the Expected Academic Progress policy represents undue hardship may appeal for exemption through their advisor. Such appeals should be supported with documentation as appropriate (e.g., a physician’s note).

Undergraduate Academic Notice and Subject to Dismissal Policy

Guiding Principles*

Cal Poly is committed to ensuring that every admitted undergraduate student has the opportunity to earn a Cal Poly degree. We strive to support students through proactive, asset-based approaches that leverage their strengths and address external barriers. Recognizing that academic performance is shaped by structural, personal, and systemic factors, the university engages with students facing academic challenges, particularly those on Academic Notice or Subject to Dismissal status, by offering guidance and developing personalized pathways to degree completion. This policy will be evaluated on an ongoing basis and refined through an inclusive excellence lens, incorporating direct feedback from students, staff, and faculty to improve effectiveness and equity.

Cal Poly’s Undergraduate Academic Notice and Subject to Dismissal Policy establishes the academic standards used to determine a student’s eligibility to remain enrolled based on academic performance at the end of each term, including the Term GPA, Cal Poly GPA, and Higher Ed GPA. All campuses of the California State University system follow uniform standards for Academic Notice, Subject to Dismissal, Administrative-Academic Notice, and Administrative-Academic Dismissal. Undergraduate students are placed in academic statuses based on the conditions stated below. For minimum academic standards applicable to graduate and post-baccalaureate students, see the Graduate Programs section of the catalog.

I.  Academic Status Notification

Students who are placed into Academic Notice or Subject to Dismissal status will be notified via email from the Office of the Registrar once grades are finalized for the term. Students are responsible for checking their Cal Poly email accounts regularly; failure to receive or review notification of Academic Notice or Subject to Dismissal status does not create the right to automatically continue enrollment.

II. Academic Notice Status

Undergraduate students are automatically placed in Academic Notice status when their current term grade point average (unadjusted for any subsequent grade forgiveness), Cal Poly cumulative grade point average, and/or higher education grade point average (GPA) drops below 2.000 (i.e., the equivalent of an average grade of C). Once grades are finalized, if students are placed in Academic Notice status, they will be notified by the Office of the Registrar via campus email. Students may be required to complete specific actions as outlined in the notification letter. Students are responsible for checking their Cal Poly email accounts. If a student's term, Cal Poly, and Higher Ed GPAs all improve at or above a 2.0, then they will return to good academic standing.

III. Subject to Dismissal Status

Undergraduate students are automatically placed in Subject to Dismissal status if their Cal Poly cumulative GPA (Cal Poly GPA) or higher education GPA (Higher Ed GPA) falls below the GPA limits based on the student’s corresponding actual academic progress (degree applicable work completed and in-progress) percentage and the levels below:

GE Area Template

Academic Progress Levels/Percentages:	GPA Limits Based on Actual Progress:
Academic Progress Level IV (75.1%-100%):	1.950 Cal Poly Cumulative or Higher Ed GPA
Academic Progress Level III (45.1%-75%):	1.850 Cal Poly Cumulative or Higher Ed GPA
Academic Progress Level II (20.1%-45%):	1.700 Cal Poly Cumulative or Higher Ed GPA
Academic Progress Level I (0%-20%):	1.500 Cal Poly Cumulative or Higher Ed GPA

5-year programs: Students in the 5-year programs are held to the same corresponding GPA levels as described above.

New Student Success clause: To allow for an adjustment period, first-time first year and new transfer students will not be placed in Subject to Dismissal status until the end of their first year at Cal Poly, even if their GPA falls below the designated actual academic progress level GPA limits.

IV.  Subject to Dismissal Status Appeals

Students who are in Subject to Dismissal status will be required to submit an appeal to their college to continue their enrollment. Steps for appeal can be found in the notification email from the Office of the Registrar. Reviewers of appeals will consider mitigating circumstances, including personal hardships, family responsibilities, mental health challenges, economic hardship, and/or structural barriers. Students who do not submit an appeal or whose appeal is not accepted may be dismissed from the university. 

V.   Academic Success Agreements

If student’s Subject to Dismissal status appeal is accepted, they will be required to complete an academic success agreement the following term. The conditions of these agreements will be individualized based on the specific circumstances outlined in the students’ appeal, with a focus on supporting the students’ return to good academic standing (i.e., improving their GPA(s) to be 2.0 or higher). Students who do not initiate or do not fulfill the terms of their academic success agreement may be dismissed. Students should connect with their college’s dean or designee for establishing academic success agreements to discuss extenuating circumstances and options prior to the end of their agreement.

Students may pause their academic success agreement to take time off in accordance with the University Leave of Absence policy and with approval from their college's dean or designee. Upon returning to Cal Poly, they must meet with the college’s designee to review the terms of the agreement during their first term back.

If, at the end of the following term, a student’s Cal Poly and Higher Ed cumulative GPAs improve above the corresponding progress level for Subject to Dismissal status, but their term GPA remains below a 2.0, they will be placed in Academic Notice status. If their term, Cal Poly, and Higher Ed GPAs all improve a 2.0 or higher, then they will be returned to good academic standing.

VI.  Administrative-Academic Notice

Undergraduate students may be placed in Administrative-Academic Notice status by action of the dean or designee of the college in which the student's declared major resides for any of the following reasons:

1.  A protective measure for students who are already in Subject to Dismissal status and to provide them with an opportunity to improve academic standing without needing to submit additional appeals. Examples may include:
   1. Previously dismissed students who are readmitted but need additional terms to improve their GPA(s).
   2. Students on academic success agreements who will need multiple terms to make necessary academic progress or improve GPA(s).
       
2. Prolonged failure to make Expected Academic Progress toward the declared major, when circumstances appear to be within the student’s control. Examples may include:
   1. Withdrawal from all or a substantial portion of courses in two successive terms for reasons within the student’s control.
   2. Repeatedly earning failing grades in major and support classes in the student’s declared major.
   3. Routinely taking classes toward a major, with no official Individual Change of Major agreement, other than the student’s declared major.
       
3. Failure to comply, after due notice, with an academic requirement or regulation which is routine for all students or a defined group of students (e.g., failure to complete a required CSU or campus examination, failure to complete a required practicum, failure to comply with professional standards appropriate to the field of study, failure to complete a specified number of units as a condition for receiving student financial aid or making satisfactory progress in the academic program).

When such action is taken, students are notified via their Cal Poly email and are provided with the conditions for removal from Administrative-Academic Notice.

VII.  Administrative-Academic Dismissal

Undergraduate students who have been placed in Administrative-Academic Notice status may be dismissed by the action of the dean or designee of the college in which the student’s declared major resides for any of the following reasons:

1. The conditions for removal of Administrative-Academic Notice status are not met within the period specified.
2. The student’s GPAs fall below the required threshold for academic notice while in Administrative-Academic notice status.
3. The student has been placed in Administrative-Academic Notice status more than once.  

VIII. Criteria for Appealing Dismissal decision from the University

Students may appeal the decision of dismissal in accordance with the university’s established procedures through the Office of Academic Innovations and Programs. The final review must be submitted in writing with supporting documentation to the Provost/Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs, or designee.  The written appeal should address one or more of the following criteria:

1. Procedural Error: Evidence that the decision to dismiss was made as a result of a procedural error or irregularity in the application of university policies.
2. Extenuating Circumstances: Documentation of significant extenuating circumstances that were beyond the student’s control and directly impacted academic performance, such as serious illness or injury, death of a close family member, traumatic events, or other emergencies. The appeal should explain why these circumstances affected academic progress and why they are unlikely to continue impacting the student’s performance.
3. New Information: Presentation of new, relevant information that was not reasonably available at the time of the original decision and that could have materially affected the outcome.
4. Non-Academic Criteria: Evidence that the decision was based on non-academic criteria in violation of university nondiscrimination policies or other university standards.

Note: Decisions on the appeal may take up to one full term. The student will be informed of the appeal decision through the Office of Academic Innovations and Programs.

Definitions:

Academic Notice Status: Academic status that is placed on a student’s academic profile when their term grade point average (unadjusted for any subsequent grade forgiveness), Cal Poly cumulative grade point average, and/or higher education grade point average (GPA) drops below 2.000. This status does not show on official transcripts from Cal Poly.

Academic Progress: The degree progress that students make by the end of each academic term by successfully completing units applicable to their declared major. 

Academic Progress Level: At Cal Poly, students' academic progress is structured into four levels, corresponding to the progress expected by the end of each academic year. Transfer students follow three levels, while five-year degree programs include a fifth level. For more information, refer to the Academic Standards section of the Cal Poly Catalog.

Academic Progress Level GPA Limits: The minimum GPA that students must attain to remain eligible for enrollment at Cal Poly and to meet the minimum 2.0 GPA(s) required to graduate. The Academic Progress Level GPA Limits correspond to the Academic Progress Levels as outlined in the policy under “Section III. Subject to Dismissal Status.”

Academic Success Agreement: A set of conditions that students who are in Subject to Dismissal status or Administrative-Academic Notice status must meet in order to remain eligible to enroll at Cal Poly.

Actual Academic Progress (AAP) (%): The percentage of degree requirements that a student has completed and is displayed as a gauge in the Academic Progress section of their Poly Profile, accessible through the student portal.

Cal Poly Cumulative Grade Point Average (Cal Poly GPA): The grade point average based on all graded work completed only via Cal Poly courses. Formerly CPSLO GPA.

Dismissal: Administrative action that prevents students from enrolling at Cal Poly for future terms. Dismissal may result from being placed in the Subject to Dismissal status or the Administrative-Academic Notice status, or from a disciplinary proceeding. 

Expected Academic Progress (EAP) (%): This represents the percentage of degree-applicable units a student is expected to complete each academic year to ensure timely graduation. These units must fulfill requirements for the student’s declared major, including major, support, general education, concentration, and, if applicable, free elective units.

Higher Education Grade Point Average (Higher Ed GPA): Grade point average based on all graded work completed at all colleges and universities including Cal Poly.

Subject to Dismissal Status: Academic status that is placed on a student’s academic profile at the end of a given term that may lead to dismissal for academic reasons. This status is based on cumulative GPAs and evaluated based on progress levels as outlined in the policy under “Section III. Subject to Dismissal Status.”

Term Grade Point Average (Term GPA): The grade point average based on all graded work for the term.

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Academic Petitions

Academic petitions are handled through the Academic Affairs division of the University. Contact the appropriate office for specific academic petition procedures.

Petitions for course substitution, course and term withdrawal, course audits, and many others can be found at the Office of the Registrar Forms page.

Issues of cheating, dishonesty, and plagiarism are addressed by the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities.

Academic Petition Appeals

Admission and re-admission appeals are reviewed in the Admissions Office, and the University’s final decisions are made there. Information on the admissions appeal process may be found on the Admissions Decision Appeals webpage.

Students wishing to appeal a grade may appeal to the Academic Senate Fairness Board.

Other academic petition appeals are reviewed at the department or program level, the college level, or within the Office of the Registrar. Petitions that are refused must first be appealed at the level where the decision was made, and final appeals are sent to the Academic Programs and Planning office. See the Academic Programs and Planning policy for more information on Academic Petition Appeals.

Student Grievances

The University provides students with a variety of mechanisms to address student grievances or concerns. In all such matters, the University encourages students to attempt to resolve their grievances or concerns at the source of the issue (i.e., with the professor, department chair or administrator, or college associate dean). The Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities, at 805-756-2794, is available to any campus community member to assist with identifying and clarifying appropriate campus policies and procedures for addressing student grievances or concerns.

For general questions about grievances, contact the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities, at 805-756-2794. The following list contains the offices or programs designated to address the more common student grievances at the University:

• Grade Grievances – The Fairness Board: Contact the Academic Senate Office, 805-756-1258 (See University Policies page for more detail on the functions of this Board)
• Individual Student Misconduct – Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities, 805-756-2794 (See Student Affairs page for more detail on the functions of this office)
• Student Club Misconduct – Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities, 805-756-2794 (See Student Affairs page for more detail on the functions of this office)

Eligibility for Intercollegiate Athletics

Eligibility for competition in intercollegiate athletics is regulated in general by the rules of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and specifically by current Conference and university regulations. The Director of Athletics is responsible for maintaining up-to-date intercollegiate athletics eligibility rules applicable to the University. The Faculty Athletic Representative has the responsibility for the interpretation of the NCAA, Conference, and university rules for determining student eligibility to represent the University in intercollegiate athletic events.

Eligibility for Student Activities

Students on either academic or disciplinary probation may not participate on intercollegiate teams nor may they hold positions of leadership in chartered student organizations or coded student government groups. Students on probation may participate in such student organizations and groups as members but they may not hold an office or represent the University or the Associated Students, Incorporated in any official capacity.

Student Conduct and Discipline

It is expected that all Cal Poly students are enrolled for serious educational pursuits and that they conduct themselves so as to preserve an appropriate atmosphere of learning. It is also expected that all students who enroll at Cal Poly are willing to assume the responsibilities of citizenship in the campus community. Association in such a community is voluntary, and students may withdraw from it at any time that they consider the obligations of membership disproportionate to the benefits. While enrolled, students are subject to campus authority that includes the prerogative of dismissing those whose conduct is inimical to the aims of an institution of higher education.

While enrolled, students are subject to the regulations governing discipline stated in Education Code Section 66017 and in Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations, Sections 41301–41302, and to such rules and regulations as have been approved and promulgated by authority of the President. Copies of Title 5 California Code of Regulations 41301 and 41302, which deal specifically with student disciplinary regulations, are available to all students in the "Appendix" of this catalog. Other applicable regulations are contained in this Catalog, in the Campus Administrative Policies, the Standards for Student Conduct, Student Rights & Responsibilities, and in other official University publications, including the Cal Poly website.