Student Petitions

This petition is used to request the exclusion or prior substandard coursework from a student's grade point average, which is not reflective of their current demonstrated ability.

 

In compliance with Title V Regulations, a student's petition for academic renewal of substandard academic performance will be considered under the following conditions:

 

• At least one year has elapsed and the student has completed, at any accredited post-secondary institution
• Students must have achieved at least a 2.5 Grade Point Average (GPA) in 12 semester units or a 2.0 GPA in 18 semester units in the semesters after the term being requested to Academically Renew.  Semesters prior to the requested ones will not be taken into consideration in units and GPA requirements.
• All courses taken during the semester/session in which the student reaches or exceeds the 12 or 18 semester unit minimum will be used in computing the GPA.
• Units completed with "P" (Pass) grades will not count toward fulfillment of this requirement.
• Academic renewal cannot be used to set aside coursework that has been used to meet degree, certificate, or certification requirements. 
• Prior Academic Renewals from Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District and other institutions will be considered when determining eligibility.
• Official transcripts from any institution that the student has attended must be file before petition submission.

Academic Renewal Petition (Login Required)

This petition is used to request reinstatement of the following two grants:

• The California Promise Grant (CCPG) is an award by the Financial Aid office, and it is a state program that waives enrollment fees for eligible students attending California community colleges.
• The Grossmont College Promise is a fee waiver managed by Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District that offers up to two years of free tuition and mandatory fees for qualifying first-time college students.

Petition for Reinstatement of the California or Grossmont College Promise Grant (Login Required)

Petition for an exception from loss of priority due to high unit majors or extenuating circumstances

 

Reinstatement of Enrollment Priority Petition (Login Required)

This form is used for Course Repetition, Late Graduation Request, Request to Walk, and other evaluation inquiries. Please read below for more details.

 

Course Repetition:

Used to request the exclusion of substandard coursework from a student's grade point average that has been repeated at another institution 

 

Official transcripts must be on file.

 

Late Graduation Request:

 

Used after the deadline to apply for graduation has passed. 

 

Graduation Request card must be submitted. Possible official transcripts and test scores. 

 

Other Request:

Used for other evaluations or graduation requests. 

 

Attach any supporting documentation.

 

Evaluations Petition

This petition is used for Course Repeat, Late Withdrawal, and other admissions or records requests. 

 

Course Repeat 

To repeat a course in which a grade of "C" or higher was earned or a course in which three substandard enrollments (D, F, NP, W) were earned. The student must demonstrate the necessity to retake a course in excess of the allowable limit of repeats. 

 

Late Withdrawal

To withdraw from a course after the drop deadline and must include rrelevant supporting documentation.

 

• Excused Withdrawal includes an "EW" and no refund for extenuating circumstances that impacted the student's ability to complete the course, including medical. Must include documentation
• Late Withdrawal includes a "W" and no refund. Intended for students who attempted the course and had extenuating circumstances that prevented them from dropping on time. 
• Late Withdrawal with Refund or No Show includes no notation and a refund. Must include verification of attendance/participation from the instructor or department chair.
• Military withdrawals shall be authorized when a student who is a member of an active or reserve United States military service receives orders compelling a withdrawal from courses. Military withdrawals shall not be counted in progress alert and dismissal calculations. No refunds will be given for military withdrawals. 

Other Request

This form is used in the case in which a student has a special request that is not covered in other petitions. 

 

Any relevant documentation that supports the student's request must be attached. 

 

The petitions committee will review each request and decide if any action can be taken.  

 

Removing a foreign degree from your record:

Students seeking to remove a foreign degree from their transcript must first contact the awarding institution for a letter of non-attendance/confirmation no degree was earned or official transcript. If a student receives no response from the awarding institution within 30 days, student may submit a petition. Petition must include the following: 

• Proof of attempts to contact awarding institution; AND
• Affidavit of Educational Status

 

General Petition

Petition used for international students to request a reduction in course load, an extension for the I-20, or other matters. 

 

Any relevant documentation that supports the student's request must be attached. 

 

International students may request a reduction in course load due to difficulties, medical reasons, or last semester. 

 

If you have further questions, please contact our international team at grossmont.international@gcccd.edu. 

 

International Student Petition

To add a course after the add deadline has passed due to extenuating circumstances. The student must have been present prior to the section census date.

 

An instructor statement indicating their support to add the student and first day attendance. If applicable, documentation of the student’s hardship in adding courses. 

 

 

Late Add Due to Extenuating Circumstances Petition

This form is used by students who, after having been academically disqualified from the college, wish to re-enroll with Grossmont.  

 

In addition to completing this form, students are encouraged to attend a Back on Track Workshop or meet with a counselor to create an educational plan. In the statement, students must describe the circumstances surrounding the dismissal and the plan for their educational improvement. 

 

Readmission Petition

Submit this petition after you have spoken and reviewed your case with the residency specialist.

 

Residency Petition

This form is used in the case that a student wishes to appeal a denied decision. 

 

Students may appeal a denied petition and attach supporting documentation.

 

Statement of Appeal