Academic Success

When your cumulative and/or CSUF G.P.A. fall below a 2.0 you are placed on academic probation (AP). The business advisors are here to support students on academic probation through one-on-one or small group advising sessions. A registration hold will be placed for the upcoming semester and in order to register you are required  to complete the following steps. Please review the entire process below to determine your status to ensure you choose the appropriate steps to follow.

First time freshman placed on AP at the end of your first semester

To remove your registration hold you must complete the following two steps:

Step 1:   Complete the MANDATORY online Academic Probation Tutorial

Step 2:   Work directly with the Academic Advising Center (AAC) to attend the Mandatory Academic Success Institute. You will be sent an email in January from AAC with details on the workshops and the Institute requirements. AAC is located in UH-123. 

All other Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors placed on AP

To remove your registration hold you must complete the following two steps:

Step 1:  Complete the MANDATORY online Academic Probation Tutorial

Step 2:  Please choose the option that pertains to your situation:

  1. You are on Academic Probation for the first time complete the following two requirements:
    1. Complete the MANDATORY Success Contract found online: click here
    2. Attend SMALL GROUP ADVISING Session with a Mihaylo Business Advisor in  Feb/March  OR September/October.  You may start reserving your seat end of  August 2018
  2. You have been on Academic Probation more than one semester
    1. Meet with a Mihaylo Business Advisor one-on-one by scheduling an appointment in January, February, March, June or August.

NOTE : As a Mihaylo Business Student you must also maintain a 2.0 G.P.A. in your major and concentration. If your GPA falls below a 2.0 in either your major or concentration you would need to schedule a one-on-one advising appointment with a Business Advisors. 

Academic Disqualification

If you are academically disqualified you may pursue readmission through Open Univeristy. The Disqualfication Advisors in Open University are here to support you and answer all your questions.

  1. To review the process go online to: Disqualification Process
  2. You will need to attend a disqualification workshop, and details will be emailed to you from Open University.
  3. Schedule an appointment with a Disqualification Advisor in Open Univeristy.

Repeat Exception Petition

If you have exceeded the 28-unit repeat limit or repeated a course three time you must submit a request for a repeat exception. Students requesting an exception will be limited to 6 units of coursework in the semester they plan to enroll.

The Repeat Exception Petitions are located in Admissions and Records LH-114. After you have prepared your petition, follow the steps below:

  • Go the MCBE Business Advising Center in SGMH1201
  • Drop off your Petition and documentation for review.
    • The review of the petition, by the college, can take 3-4 Business days.
  • Once your petition is reviewed you will be notified by email to schedule a meeting with the Assistant Dean.

Please plan accordingly, typically the committee meets the third Tuesday of the Month, all petitions with the college support must be submitted at least three weeks before the committee meets to ensure your appeal is reviewed that month. Otherwise, your petition will be held for the following month for review. Petitions submitted after the semester starts will be reviewed for the subsequent semester.