Winter 2021 De Anza College

This email was sent to students who were on Pre-Dismissal Progress Probation.


 Oct. 12, 2021

Reminder – You’re on Pre-Dismissal Progress Probation

Dear Student,

Welcome back to De Anza College! We wanted to remind you that your completion rate for all courses taken at De Anza is below 51%, as of the spring 2021 quarter, because half or more of your course grades have been W (Withdrawal), I (Incomplete) or NP (No Pass). As a result, you are beginning the progress probation pre-dismissal process.

You are not alone: A number of students participate in the pre-dismissal process each year, due to personal, financial, health or family issues that may affect their studies.

We have confidence in you! We believe you can raise your completion rate, but it is important that you contact us to discuss your situation and develop a plan. For this reason, you have lost your priority registration status and a registration hold will be placed on your student account next week, which will prevent you from registering for winter classes until you take the steps listed below.

These steps are designed to help you get back on track with your academic goals, improve your completion rate and avoid additional consequences – which could include dismissal if your completion rate doesn’t improve this quarter.

If you have any questions about the process, please feel free to contact the De Anza Retention Team by using the eAdvising system. (See the easy steps listed on the Retention Team website.)

We are here for you: The Retention Team can suggest strategies and connect you with support and services to assist you in raising your cumulative completion rate to at least 51%, so you can continue your studies.

We care about you and want to ensure that you have a successful experience at De Anza College. Here’s what one of our students told us last year:

“(My retention counselor) listened to my situation and gave me supportive, constructive suggestions (for) my challenges. (She) acted as if they were common experiences and struggles that many students have. It was very helpful to me, and I believe that I am on the right path going forward.”

Best wishes,
De Anza College

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