UCSC provisonal admission contract and grades. Even with 2 C’s, you should be fine and since you did well 1st semester, your overall GPA will be OK.
- Earn a level of academic achievement in your fall and spring courses (as you listed on your UC application) consistent with your previous coursework. Earn a grade of C or higher in those courses (or equivalent for other grading systems).
If you have already earned a grade of D or F (or equivalent for other grading systems) in your senior year (fall or spring), or if your overall GPA in your senior year (fall or spring) is a grade point below your previous academic performance, you have not met this condition of your admission. Immediately notify the Office of Admissions of any D or F grades, through the website listed below.
FAQ 1A: My contract indicates “Earn a level of academic achievement in your fall and spring courses consistent with your previous coursework, with no grade lower than a C (or equivalent for other grading systems).” What do you mean by “consistent?”
Answer 1A: We expect that the grades you will earn in your senior year will look similar to the grades you earned in the first three years of your high school career; for instance, if you were a straight-A student for three years, we would expect A’s in your senior year. Consistency in your level of achievement must be carried through your senior year coursework.
FAQ 1B: Do you count all courses that I’m enrolled in?
Answer 1B: We count any course that falls under the ‘a-g’ subject areas (college-prep courses), including any college courses in which you have enrolled. Since we are a selective campus, exceeding the minimum course requirements is something we consider when making our admissions decisions.
FAQ 1C: If I’ve earned a grade lower than C in an ‘a-g’ course, but I still meet the ‘a-g’ requirements, is that okay?
Answer 1C: No, that is not okay. As you can see in your Conditions of Admission Contract, a grade lower than a C in any ‘a-g’ course means your admission is subject to immediate cancellation. This includes all courses (including college courses), even if you have exceeded the minimum ‘a-g’ course requirements.
FAQ 1D: What should I do if I already earned a D or F grade (or equivalent for other grading systems)?
Answer 1D: You can update the Office of Admissions with that information through the following website: admissions.ucsc.edu/update-fr. Even if you notify the Office of Admissions, your admission is subject to immediate cancellation.
FAQ 1E: I earned a C- in a course. Does that mean my admission will be cancelled?
Answer 1E: The University of California does not compute pluses or minuses in high school coursework. Therefore, a C- is considered equivalent to a C grade. Remember, however, that we also expect a consistent level of academic achievement in your coursework.
FAQ 1F: What if I am planning to take coursework in the summer?
Answer 1F: If you are trying to make up a bad grade you received in your senior year by repeating the course in the summer, that is not allowed by our campus. If you take a summer course for other reasons, official transcripts must be sent to the Office of Admissions at the conclusion of your summer coursework.