Keeping your GPA up at Cal State Dominguez Hills is a full-time job, one that doesn’t allow time for much else. Courses are tough, and professors are demanding. You’ve got to be in class every day, and you’ve got to be studying when you’re not in class.

When life decides to intervene, things can get complicated pretty quickly. Maybe you go through a bad breakup, and your ex is in your geology class. Maybe you have to take a week off to deal with a family emergency. Maybe one of your professors just seems to have it out for you. Whatever the reason, if you take your eye off the ball for even a moment, your GPA can tank fast.

What do you do?

You contact the LLF National Law Firm. We know, we know: what can a lawyer do to help you with your grades? You might be surprised, actually. We’ll get into all the ins and outs of how we can help as we go, but for now, you need to know that the LLF National Law Firm’s Student Defense Team has your back, and we’ll do whatever it takes to make sure you successfully navigate CSUDH.

To find out more, call 888-535-3686, or take a little time now and tell us about your situation.

Academic Progression at CSUDH

As a starting point, let’s talk about what constitutes an “academic progression issue” at CSUDH. When it comes to academics, everything comes down to GPA. The specifics are all contained in the university’s academic standing policy.

  • Good Standing: First, you want to keep yourself in good standing if you possibly can. Good standing means you’re making steady progress towards your degree. How does CSUDH define good standing? Keeping your cumulative grade point average at 2.0 or better.
  • Academic Notice: The moment your GPA falls below 2.0, the university places you on academic notice. The point of notice, obviously, is to let you know that you’re struggling and that you need to improve or you face more serious consequences. Luckily, there are no sanctions for being put on notice. You don’t have to take any study skills classes or even meet with an advisor. Your main goal is to return to good standing.
  • Academic Disqualification: Should you continue to struggle after being issued an academic notice, you can also be entirely disqualified from registering for courses at CSUDH. Disqualification is based on a sliding scale, though, and it depends on how many hours you’ve completed.
  • If you’re a freshman, you’re disqualified should your GPA fall below 1.5.
  • Sophomores are disqualified if their GPAs fall below 1.7.
  • For juniors, the number is 1.85.
  • Seniors must keep their GPA above 1.95.

Disqualification lasts for a minimum of one academic semester. To gain readmission, you must be able to demonstrate through concrete evidence that the causes of your academic deficiencies have been remedied. That normally means taking classes at another institution and submitting transcripts to the CSUDH Registrar’s Office. Without this or similar proof, your disqualification is permanent.

Dealing With Academic Standing Decisions

If you’ve found yourself disqualified from CSUDH, the Student Defense Team can help you put together a strong readmission package. We know exactly what committees look for in terms of evidence, and we know what to say to put you in the very best light. We’ve helped hundreds of students get their university careers back on track.

However, you are always better off if you can avoid disqualification in the first place. As it happens, the attorneys at the LLF National Law Firm know some useful strategies for doing this as well.

  • If your low GPA is a product of extenuating circumstances—a death in the family, for instance, or a long-term illness—you can petition the dean of your school or college and ask for more time to improve rather than disqualification.
  • Students with disabilities, including learning disabilities, are often entitled to special course accommodations. If you have ADD, for instance, you may need extra time to complete assignments. If you aren’t sure whether you have a disability, your attorney can help you get tested. If it turns out you do have a disability, we can also appeal to the university to drop low grades from your GPA. Then, you can retake those courses for replacement credit.
  • CSUDH offers academic renewal to students who are struggling with their GPA. Under the terms of the program, you can drop up to three quarters worth of work from your transcript if you are willing to retake those courses.
  • If you’ve lost GPA points because of an academic misconduct allegation, you have the right to challenge both the allegations and any sanctions that have been applied.
  • You always have the option of asking instructors for extra credit or makeup assignments. Not all instructors are open to making such assignments, but it could be that a makeup lab or an extra paper is enough to raise your GPA above danger levels.
  • You can also try negotiating with faculty on other grounds. For instance, improvement over the course of a semester might convince a professor to pass you even if your individual scores don’t add up to a passing grade.
  • You are entitled to fair treatment in every class. If you think you’re being mistreated for any reason, you should report that to your instructor’s department head. You may be entitled to a higher grade.

The attorneys at the Student Defense Team have been at this for a long time. They not only know about these and other ways to boost your GPA, but they know which ones will work best in any given situation. You can count on your attorney to work with you to outline a plan. Then, they’ll help you to implement that plan, whether that means filing a formal appeal, negotiating with a professor, or figuring out who to call about your disability.

What Can the LLF National Law Firm Do For You?

Your Cal State Dominguez Hills diploma is far more than just a piece of paper. It’s your avenue to a successful career. If it’s under threat, you can’t afford to try and handle the problem by yourself. University processes and procedures can be complex and difficult to navigate, and often, you will find the system is stacked against you. You need the very best help you can get, someone who is in your corner and ready to fight on your behalf.

The LLF National Law Firm’s Student Defense Team has helped hundreds of students, just like you, respond to academic issues and make it to graduation. What can we do for you? To find out, call us today at 888-535-3686 or use our online form.

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