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Guide to Undergraduate Academic Ineligibility
Caltech requires undergraduates to maintain a minimum GPA and to pass a certain number of units each term to remain a student at Caltech. Students who dip below these requirements become "academically ineligible", or more commonly known among the students, "you flamed and got UASHed".
Here is a short summary of all the ways one can become academically ineligible. All units and courses below do not include PE. For more detailed information on Academic Ineligibility, see pp 141-144 in the 2008-2009 Caltech Catalog.
| Freshmen (first 2 terms of enrollment) |
All other undergraduates |
- 24+ units of E or F
- 3+ courses of E or F
- After reinstatement, 6+ units of E or F anytime during the rest of freshman year
- Following term after reinstatement, on probation and not passing 36 units within
a minimum 1.9 GPA
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- 1.4 GPA or below, any term
- 27+ units of E or F, any term
- 1.9 GPA or below, in an academic year (all terms attended during an academic year
-- fall through spring)
- 45+ units of E or F, in an academic year
- Passed less than 36 units in previous term or less than 99 units last three terms
- of attendance
- Following term after reinstatement, on probation and not passing 36 units with a minimum 1.9 GPA
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If you become academically ineligible, you must petition the UASH (Undergraduate Academic Standards and Honors) Committee to remain a student. Generally, the Deans can reinstate after your first ineligibility (if you have 42 or fewer units of E or F). Any subsequent ineligibility goes to UASH. If your petition is denied, you can also apply for an appeal. See the UASH handbook for advice on writing your petition: http://www.registrar.caltech.edu/uash/handbook/htm. Note that some options may bar you from continuing in their option if you receive less than 1.9 in an academic year.
Feel free to contact any UASH representative if you have other questions about the process.
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