Academic Disqualification

If an international student in F-1 visa status is academically disqualified from San Jose State University (SJSU), this could adversely impact their F-1 status and their ability to continue to maintain their immigration status and stay in the U.S. A student is considered to be academically disqualified if they are on academic notice (formerly know as probation) for two consecutive semesters.

Per University rules, a student is put on academic notice (formerly known as probation) when the following occurs:

Undergraduate students - Cumulative GPA falls below 2.0
Graduate students - Cumulative GPA falls below 3.0

If an international student F-1 student is academically disqualified from SJSU, they would have the following options if they have been maintaining their F-1 status prior to be academically disqaulified.:

Transfer SEVIS record to another U.S. institution before the start of the next semester.
One option is to enroll at semester at SJSU (SAS) through the SJSU International Gateways Program.
Another option is to transfer to a community college.
If a student does not request a transfer out before the start of the next semester, their SEVIS record will be terminated. The student will no longer be able to legally remain in the U. S. and will need to depart immediately.

We recommend you review the following documents regarding Academic Disqualification, which includes returning to SJSU after a student has been disqualified:

University Resources

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

Mental health resources

Personal Counseling

stress
not sure how to cope with life circumstances
anxiety
cross-cultural issues (including cultural conflicts between parent & child)

Life Skills Workshops

Learning styles, planners, online learning strategies, time management, building your optimal study environment

International Circle (support Group)

Contact Minji Yang, Ph.D. minji.yang@sjsu.edu

Graduate Students

Meet with your Graduate Program Coordinator

Each department has a faculty member who is a designated Graduate Program Coordinator (academic advisor) for that department.
Find your Advisor: https://www.sjsu.edu/gape/connect/advisor-and-evaluator.php

Undergraduate Students

Undeclared majors: Undergraduate Advising & Success Center https://www.sjsu.edu/uasc/

Declared majors: Your college’s Student Success Center which offers Major Advising, General Education (GE) advising, Change of Major, Events/Workshops, Tutoring.

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