How does UC decide who is not succeeding?
Twice yearly, after mid-year and end-of-year course results are published, the grades of all undergraduate students are analysed and, if they meet certain criteria, they undergo an academic progress review. This criteria includes (UC Calendar 2011, I. Academic Progress, 1-3, pg 48) (PDF, 454KB):
1.Not passing half or more of the points the student is enrolled in
2.An overall GPA of less than 1.5
3.Failure to demonstrate competence in professional requirements
4.Withdrawal from more than half of enrolled courses in the preceding two years
5.Failure to demonstrate any likelihood of success