Attendance Policy
Students are expected to attend all of the classes in which they are enrolled. Meetings include regularly scheduled course sessions and other required activities such as labs, field trips, athletic meets, and performances. It is the instructor’s responsibility to notify the students of all such required activities early enough in the semester to enable students to attend all meetings.
Absences
It is the student’s responsibility to speak to the instructor regarding their absence and arrange to make up the coursework missed. Instructors may allow makeup work for excused absences for reasons that include:
- Illness, bereavement, personal emergency or medical appointment
- College-approved field trips, performances or intercollegiate events
Adding and Dropping Classes
Students are responsible for dropping their own unwanted classes. This can be done online via the students’ WingSpan account. Deadlines for dropping classes with and without record are posted online for each semester, along with other vital information regarding important dates to remember.
Instructor Drop
An instructor may drop a student who has missed three class meetings in a regular semester class that meets two or more times a week or who has missed two class meetings in a class that meets once a week. Instructors teaching classes that meet less than a full semester (summer, winter, short-term) may allow fewer absences.
If a student fails to attend the first class meeting of a term without prior permission from the instructor, the instructor may give that student’s place to another student on the waitlist.
Auditing Courses
Auditing classes is not permitted.
Program Changes: Adding and Dropping Classes
Students wishing to make adjustments in their program (add or drop a class) may do so by the add/drop deadline dates posted by the Admissions and Records Office.
Credits, Grades and Academic Status
All courses listed in the description of courses section have been reviewed by the Citrus College Curriculum Committee and approved by the Board of Trustees in accordance with California Education Code requirements.
Units
A unit is the amount of college credit earned by satisfactory completion of a course taken for one semester. A unit of credit may be earned by:
- One hour per week of lecture or recitation
- Three hours in a laboratory or other exercises not requiring outside preparation
Grades
Grade reports will be available online, a few days after the close of each semester and session, through WingSpan. Contact the Admissions and Records Office for more information.
Academic Record Symbols and Grades
Evaluative Grades
Evaluative grades are assigned grade point values, which are used in calculating a student’s GPA. An instructor’s determination of a student’s grade is final if no evidence of mistakes, fraud, bad faith or incompetence has been determined.
| Symbol | Definition | Grade Point |
|---|---|---|
| A | Excellent | 4 |
| B | Good | 3 |
| C | Satisfactory | 2 |
| D | Less than satisfactory | 1 |
| F | Failing | 0 |
| FW | Failing/Withdrawal | 0 |
| P | Passing | |
| NP | No Pass | |
| SP | Satisfactory Progress |
Failing/Withdrawal: FW
FW indicates that a student ceased participating in a course after the drop date without achieving a final passing grade.
Passing: P
P indicates the student's academic work is at least satisfactory. Units are awarded, but are not counted in the grade point average.
No Pass: NP
A NP means less than satisfactory, or failing. The units and grade are not counted in the grade point average.
Minimum Grade Requirements
A grade of a "C" or better, or a "P" if the course is taken on a "Pass-No Pass" basis, is required in courses that are prerequisites to other courses. Other instances in which a grade of a "C" or better or a "P" is required include courses taken to:
- Satisfy competency for degree or transfer
- Fulfill major requirements for the associate degree or transfer
- Complete requirements for a vocational certificate of achievement
- Meet statutory regulations (usually part of a transfer pattern)
- Complete courses within Cal-GETC (California General Education Transfer Curriculum) categories
A grade of 'D' is the minimum acceptable grade in electives and other limited categories of coursework.
Progress Indicators for Noncredit Courses
Students enrolled in noncredit courses receive one of the following progress indicators. Progress indicators do not receive grade points and are not used in calculating a student’s GPA.
Pass: P
Pass denotes satisfactory completion of a course.
Satisfactory Progress: SP
SP is used for satisfactory progress toward completion of a course.
No Pass: NP
NP indicates the student did not complete the course satisfactorily (there is unknown or no measurable progress).
Non-Evaluative Grades
Incomplete: I
Withdrawal: W
Withdrawal from a class or classes due to extenuating circumstances—verified cases of accident, illness or other circumstances beyond the control of the student—may be authorized after the withdrawal deadline and before the issuance of a grade, upon petition by the student.
Excused Withdrawal: EW
Excused Withdrawal occurs when a student is permitted to withdraw from a course(s) beyond the time which no notation is made for withdrawals due to specific events i.e. "extenuating circumstances" beyond the control of the student affecting their ability to complete a course(s). Student requesting an EW must petition with Admissions and Records prior to receiving a grade for the course. Verifiable documentation may be required. The EW symbol does not count in calculation of Notice or Pause and is not counted as an enrollment attempt for purposes of course repetition. Please note that the EW symbol does count in the Federal financial aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Calculations and are not eligible for a refund.
Military Withdrawal: MW
MW is assigned to active or reserve members of the military who receive orders that compel a withdrawal from courses. Student requesting a MW must petition with Admissions and Records upon verification of such orders, a MW will be assigned at any time, during which no notation is made for withdrawals. A military withdrawal shall not be counted in progress Notice and Pause calculations, or in course repeatability limits.
In Progress: IP
Evaluating Academic Progress
President’s List
Dean’s List
Notice of Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Work
Notice, Pause and Reinstatement
Notice
A student shall be placed on Academic Notice if the student has attempted a minimum of 12 semester units of work and has a cumulative grade point average of less than a "C" (2.0).
A student shall be placed on Progress Notice if the student has enrolled in a total of at least 12 semester units and the percentage of all units in which the student has enrolled for which entries of W, I, NC and NP were recorded reaches or exceeds fifty percent.
A student on Academic Notice shall be removed from Academic Notice when the student’s cumulative grade point average is 2.0 or higher.
A student on Progress Notice shall be removed from Progress Notice when the percentage of units in the categories of W, I, NC and NP drops below fifty percent. Military withdrawals (MW) are not included in the Progress Notice calculation.
Each student shall be notified of their academic status and the availability of college support services before the student is subject to being placed on Pause status. A Notice status alert shall be sent after the fall and spring semesters to the student via Citrus College e-mail informing the student that they have been placed on academic and/or progress Notice.
The notification advising the student of Notice status will cover, at a minimum, the significance of being on Notice status, and a referral to counseling services to assist the student to improve their academic standing.
Review of Notice Status
A student on Notice status will be required to participate in a counseling Notice intervention and take corrective actions to improve their academic standing. A counselor may limit the number of units a student may enroll in and/or require enrollment in specific courses.
Pause
Standards of Pause status
A student who is on Academic Notice for two consecutive semesters and whose semester grade point average for both semesters is less than 2.0 shall be subject to Pause status.
A student who is on Progress Notice shall be subject to Pause status if fifty percent or more of the cumulative units recorded in each of two consecutive semesters have an entry of W, I, NC and NP . Military withdrawals (MW) and Excused withdrawals (EW) are not included in the progress Notice calculation.
Pause Notification
An alert will be sent to students on Pause status via Citrus College e-mail informing the student that they have been placed on Paused status for the semester. The alert will make reference to this procedure, and explain the Pause status process, the procedure for readmission and the procedure to appeal the Pause status.
Petition for Readmission from Pause status After One Semester
A student who has been placed on Paused status must sit out at least one semester. A Paused student may file a petition with the Counseling and Advisement Center for readmission. The student will be required to make an appointment with a counselor to complete the petition process. A student may be limited to the number of units and/or required to enroll in specific classes. The petition will be reviewed by the Dean of Counseling and the Dean of Enrollment Management.
A petition for readmission must be supported with evidence of readiness to do successful college work. The student is encouraged to meet with a counselor prior to registration each semester until they are removed from Notice status.
Petition To Appeal Pause status Because of Extenuating Circumstances
A student who has been placed on Paused status from Citrus College may only appeal the decision if the student has encountered extenuating circumstances and can prove that these circumstances affected their scholastic performance. Petitions will be accepted in the Counseling and Advisement Center.
Approved students may be limited to a number of units and/or required to enroll in specific classes. The complete petition will be forwarded to a committee consisting of at least one counselor, the Dean of Counseling and the Dean of Enrollment Management.
In support of their petition, the student must provide the following:
- Proof of extenuating circumstances that kept the student from succeeding. Some examples of extenuating circumstances (and appropriate proof thereof) include:
- Illness (letter from a physician)
- Death in the family (death certificate of the family member)
- Car accident (appropriate paper work)
- Change of work hours (work documentation), etc.
- A personal statement describing the extenuating circumstance and how the student’s school work was affected.
The decision of the committee will be communicated to the student within 10 working days of appeal. The student may appeal the decision to the committee in writing to the vice president of student services within 10 working days of the date of notification of the decision by the committee. The decision of the vice president of student services is final.
If the student’s Pause appeal is granted, the student will continue on Notice Status for an additional semester. At the end of the additional semester, the student’s academic record will again be evaluated to determine whether the student may be removed from Notice Status, should be Placed on Paused status, or should be continued on Notice status.
Readmission
Readmission may be granted, denied or postponed as specified in Administrative Procedure 4255.
The superintendent/president shall develop procedures for the implementation of this policy that comply with the Title 5 requirements.
The above standards shall be applied as the minimum standards of satisfactory progress for students who are recipients of federal and state funds administered by the college.
Readmission After Pause
A Paused student who does not enroll at Citrus College for at least one semester will be reinstated.
After each semester, the student’s academic record will again be evaluated to determine whether the student should be removed from Notice and Pause status, should be on Notice status, or should once again be placed on Paused status.
Course Repetition
A Student may not repeat a course in which they have already received a satisfactory grade of A, B, C, or P, unless the course description in the college catalog states that the course may be repeated for credit. Noncredit courses are repeatable.
Courses Repeated to Improve a Non-Passing Grade
A student may repeat a course only once when a D, F, NP, W or FW has been earned. A student must file a Course Repetition - Third Attempt (3Peat) and receive approval prior from instructor teaching the course they are attempting for a third time. The petition will be considered if the withdrawal or substandard grade was the result of extenuating circumstances. Extenuating circumstances are defined as verified cases of accident, illness or other circumstances beyond the control of the student. If the student earns a non-passing grade on the third attempt, the student may not enroll in that course again unless an exception outlined in AP 4225, AP 4227, AP 4228, or AP 4229 applies.
When a D, F, FW or NP is repeated, the units and grade points of the last grade will be used in computing the student’s grade point average at Citrus College. The previous grade will be alleviated as long as no more than two prior grades are alleviated.
The permanent academic record shall be annotated in such a manner that all work remains legible.
A student who subsequently repeats a course at another accredited college may request to alleviate a final grade of D, F, FW or NP earned for the same class at Citrus College. The student must file a Grade Alleviation Petition and verify the grade with an official college transcript. The permanent academic record shall be annotated in such a manner that all work remains legible.
For additional information on course repetition see the Course Repeatability Rules and Course Families page or the following Administrative Procedures:
- AP 4225 Course Repetition
- AP 4227 Repeatable Course
- AP 4228 Course Repetition - Significant Lapse of Time
- AP 4229 Course Repetition - Variable Units
Pass/No Pass Courses
Citrus College students may be evaluated on a Pass/No Pass grading basis in courses approved for Pass/No Pass grading by the Curriculum Committee. Pass/No Pass course options are designated in the Description of Courses section of this catalog by the symbol, Pass/No Pass or P/NP. A student must declare the Pass/No Pass option a week prior to the end of the particular course by filing a Pass/No Pass Petition online with the Admissions and Records Program.
Standards for Pass/No Pass Courses
- A passing (P) grade is defined as (C) or better.
- Units are awarded and grade points are not assigned, and the grade is not used to compute grade point average.
- A No Pass (NP) grade is defined as less than satisfactory (D or F). Units are not earned and grades are not used to compute grade point average.
Pass/No Pass Limitations
- 12 units maximum
- Limit of one Pass/No Pass option per semester or session
- Courses exclusively evaluated on a Pass/No Pass grading basis are excluded from the 12-unit limitation (see course descriptions for details).