ACADEMIC PROBATION
Academic probation occurs when the student
attempted 12 or more cumulative units and
earned a grade point average below 2.0 in all
A-F graded units. Also see Progress Probation.
ACADEMIC REINSTATEMENT
Academic reinstatement is the process by
which a student who has been academically
dismissed meets with a counselor to be
readmitted for the next semester.
ACADEMIC RENEWAL
Academic renewal is the process by which
a student can petition to eliminate previous
substandard work from grade point calculation
and credit. See the College catalog and your
advisor or counselor for more information.
ADDING COURSES
This process takes place when a student
wishes to add units when they are already
enrolled. This is done by completing an add/
drop form that a student may pick up from
Admissions and Records or Counseling
Services. The form must be completely
filled out, then submitted to Admissions and
Records.
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
The Associate of Arts/Science Degree (A.A./
A.S.) is awarded by the community college
upon satisfactory completion of a structured
program, usually two years of full-time study
in a career major. At COS, the Associate
Degree requires 60 semester units, including
requirements in general education, a major, and
electives. A minimum cumulative grade point
average of 2.00 is required for an Associate
Degree.
BACHELOR’S DEGREE (B.A., A.B., B.S.)
The Bachelor’s Degree is awarded by a
university after satisfactory completion of a
structured program of study, including breadth
requirements as well as requirements in the
major field of study. A Bachelor’s Degree usually
requires at least two additional years after an
Associate Degree. Since not all community
college courses are transferable, you should
check your catalog when selecting classes.
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT (COA)
This is a certificate program that has been
approved by the Chancellor’s Office and is an
eligible program for Financial Aid. Earned
Certificates of Achievement (are documented
on transcripts.
CERTIFICATE
This is a certificate program that has been
approved by College of the Siskiyous but it
is not an eligible program for Financial Aid.
Earned Certificates are mailed to the student
but are not documented on transcripts. See
your advisor or counselor if you have questions.
COLLEGE CATALOG
The College catalog is a publication issued
by the College describing the course
requirements, regulations, grade point system
and policies. You may access the COS catalog
on our website, in the Library, Counseling, and
Student Support Programs Office.
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
A community college is a post-secondary
educational institution providing courses for
transfer to a university; courses in technical,
occupational fields of study; and courses for
continuing education.
CO-REQUISITE
A co-requisite is a required course that must
be taken concurrently, or at the same time, with
another course.
COURSE REPEAT
See “Three Enrollments Law”
CSUGE/IGETC CERTIFICATION
A Certification is verification by COS that you
have completed the lower division general
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