<p>Hi, I would like some advices from anyone that might know about disqualification from UCI. I just lost two most important family members in my life. I'm crying when I typing down every word. Please help me if you would.</p>
<p>I'm currently a freshman student at UCI. I'm an international student. My first quarter GPA is 1.9, second quarter GPA is 3.1, and now which is the third quarter, I think I will get a GPA below 1.5, overall my GPA would be 2.1 (if I get below 1.5 for this quarter). I know the regulations that I will be disqualified from UCI for any quarter with a GPA below 1.5. I'm frightened by this idea right now. I will still study hard for my finals but... I just want to be prepared.</p>
<p>I know that I can write an appeal but can anybody tell me what's the chance of getting approved? I have family issues (young cousin in North Cal needs be taken care of and my beloved grandfather (my father's father) died at that time) in the first quarter. I couldn't get off from the idea that I wasn't there for my grandfather when he was gone. I was so sad but my fiance was always there for me. Because of the support of my fiance, my GPA in winter increased to 3.1. However, I would never get over the fact that I lost my fiance too. A crise happened in my home country and my fiance died because of it. His had family who was involved in that crise and he was dragged into that thing. I don't know who to blame. I feel I lost everything in this world.</p>
<p>Now if I get disqualified from UCI, will the school adviser make some arrangement for me like sending me to a CC? Or will they just kick me out and leave me alone and I have to go the rest of the way all on my own? I don't know anything anymore. I can't take a year or a quarter off. We have wanted so much beautiful things in our lives and I want to make them true for both of us. If they send me to CC, can I transfer to another UC or my only option is to readmit into UCI when I get enough GPA?</p>
<p>Thank you.</p>
<p>They will not forcefully send you to a CC as they have no authority to do so. This is college and you make your own decisions. However, if you leave UCI in poor standing, you are ineligible for admission to any of the other UC’s. So you have two choices basically, one would be to avoid this whole mess and just do well on finals (recommended!). UCI’s classes are not so extraordinarily difficult that this isn’t possible. The other would be to enroll in a CCC or summer school, bring your GPA up, and hopefully get readmitted to UCI or to a Cal-State. If your family issues are affecting you as you claim, you should’ve sought out help long before ending up in this position. That’s what all the counselors and peer advisors are there for. They would not have penalized you for taking a quarter off for a family situation. I know this sounds very harsh but UCI really cares about its students, and they can’t really help you unless you’ve asked for help.</p>
<p>So get to it, studying for finals that is. You’ve got time yet. :)</p>
<p>@oceanpartier Thank you. Can I attend UCI’s summer? Like will they give me a chance to stay at UCI to attend summer session and see if I can raise my GPA over 2.0? Or I have to be officially disqualified and then take either summer or go to CC and then apply for readmission?</p>
<p>I understand your pain, a sibling of mine also passed away and it seems like you can’t feel or think of anything but the pain right now. It can be hard to keep up your academic work in this situation, but you can also turn it into a positive. Instead of dwelling on the pain, focus on school to distract yourself. </p>
<p>I would highly suggest you speak to your counselor, their jobs is not only to give you academic counseling but also give you mental health advice. Schedule an appointment and talk about what happened with your grandfather and fiance. They can also tell you what you need for your appeals letter.</p>
<p>Please go see a counselor as soon as possible. If you’re thinking of transferring to a CC, which might be a good idea, your counselor can give you advice/information on that as well.</p>
<p>Be strong. If you need anyone to talk to, I PM-ed you my contact information. I know it’s a tough time for you right now, but you have to focus.</p>
<p>let me talk to you! my situation is very similar to yours!</p>
<p>Hey im in a much similar situation and would like some help as well </p>
<p>Yeah, let’s revive a year old topic, OP will surely respond to a random poster on the internet a year after he last logged in.</p>