Academic / Progress Notice or Pause

• You have attempted at least 12 units since you began Delta College.
• Your Cumulative GPA is less than a 2.0 or "C" average for three consecutive semesters
• If you are paused, a notice will be sent to your Delta College email that explains your pause status, the appeal process, and the reinstatement after pause process. Please refer to this email first.

Reinstatement After Pause

A student who has served his/her period of pause may request permission to return to Delta College. The criteria for consideration of reinstatement includes:

• You were enrolled in a curriculum that was not adapted to your needs, interests, and abilities.
• Your failure to achieve was the result of a medical or emotional disability which has had sufficient correction to enable significant change in performance for the better.
• Your failure to perform satisfactorily was the result of family or financial stress.
• You had other extenuating circumstances that should be considered.
• If you are filing an appeal and/or have questions about your pause and would like to speak with a counselor, please make an appointment with a counselor. Make sure you request an appointment specifically for Academic Pause.

During your one-hour appointment with your counselor, you will jointly establish a personal plan of corrective action. During the appointment, the counselor completes a Student Educational Plan outlining your academic and/or career goal(s). Recommended strategies and resources for achieving those goals will be included on the student educational plan.

After your appointment, the counselor will contact the director of Admissions & Records with a recommendation regarding the removal of your Academic Progress hold.

• You have attempted at least 12 units since you began Delta College.
• You have received a Withdrawal (W), Incomplete (I), or a no credit (NC) in 50% or more of the courses you have attempted for 3 consecutive semesters.
• If you are paused,  a notice will be sent to your Delta College email that explains your pause status, the appeal process, and the reinstatement after pause process. Please refer to this email first.

If you are filing an appeal and/or have questions about your pause and would like to speak with a counselor, please make an appointment with a counselor. Make sure you request an appointment specifically for Progress Pause.

Reinstatement After Pause

A student who has served his/her period of pause may request permission to return to Delta College. The criteria for consideration of reinstatement includes:

• You were enrolled in a curriculum that was not adapted to your needs, interests, and abilities.
• Your failure to achieve was the result of a medical or emotional disability which has had sufficient correction to enable significant change in performance for the better.
• Your failure to perform satisfactorily was the result of family or financial stress.
• You had other extenuating circumstances that should be considered.

If you are filing an appeal and/or have questions about your pause and would like to speak with a counselor, please make an appointment with a counselor. Make sure you request an appointment specifically for Progress Pause.

During your one-hour appointment with your counselor, you will jointly establish a personal plan of corrective action. During the appointment, the counselor completes a Student Educational Plan outlining your academic and/or career goal(s). Recommended strategies and resources for achieving those goals will be included on the student educational plan.

After your appointment, the counselor will contact the director of Admissions & Records with a recommendation regarding the removal of your Progress Pause hold.