Transcript Surviving Academic Probation

SURVIVING ACADEMIC PROBATION
Tips and Success Strategies
WHAT IS ACADEMIC PROBATION?
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First Semester Freshman and New Transfers:
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Placed on academic probation when their GPA falls
below a 2.0
Must raise the cumulative GPA to a 2.0 OR
 Earn a minimum GPA of 2.3 during the probationary term
 Must participate in the Learning Contract Program
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Continuing Students:
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Placed on academic probation when their GPA falls
below a 2.0
Must raise the cumulative GPA to a 2.0 OR
 Earn a minimum GPA of 2.3 during the probationary term
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LEARNING CONTRACT PROGRAM
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Freshman and new transfer students with a GPA
of 1.0-1.999 must participate in the Learning
Contract Program during their second semester.
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Students are required to work with an academic
advisor to discuss
Students are encouraged to use the grade
replacement system (up to 15 credit hours)
Students must earn a semester GPA of 2.3 or a
cumulative GPA of 2.0
If the student does not meet these goals, they will be
placed on academic suspension.
ACADEMIC SUSPENSION
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First Year Freshman and Transfer Students:
GPA of <1.0
 Will not be permitted to enroll in the University for 1
semester.
 After 1 semester, the student may reapply
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Continuing Students:
Do not meet the goals set forth during academic
probation
 Will not be permitted to enroll in the University for 1
semester.
 After 1 semester, the student may reapply
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YOUR PROFESSOR IS YOUR ALLY
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If you are struggling with a course, you should
visit your professor immediately!
They have office hours set aside for assisting
students
 Bring questions about homework, problems
presented in class, exam questions, etc.
 They are more than happy to help!
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WHAT CAN YOU DO?
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Visit your academic advisor for success strategies and
tips.
Visit the Academic Success Centers on campus
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Catamount Academic Tutoring Center (CAT Center)
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Mathematics Tutoring Center
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ST 455
9-5 M-R; 9-2 F
Drop-in or scheduled individual sessions
Student Technology Assistance Center
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Hunter Library Ground Floor Room #30
Small group tutoring for 100 and 200 level courses
Qualified Student Tutors
Assistance with hardware and software
University Writing Center
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Hunter 161
Extremely helpful for assistance during the writing process
COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
Provides individual, couples and group therapy
 Group Therapy
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Women’s and Men’s Experiences
Body image and eating disorder counseling
Enhancing relationships
Trauma and abuse recovery
Self-esteem counseling
Stress Management Discussions
Substance abuse counseling
Group therapy Schedules can be found at:
http://www.wcu.edu/WebFiles/PDFs/Group_Blurbs_F
all_09.pdf
COUNSELING
It is absolutely FREE to go to the campus
counseling center
 It absolutely CONFIDENTIAL!
 It will be of great help if you are experiencing
personal issues.
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DISABILITY SERVICES
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A voluntary program for students with
documented disabilities.
Those with physical disabilities
 Those with learning disabilities
 Emotional or Mental disability
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Allows you to receive accommodations for your
disability
Extended examination times
 Note-taking assistance
 Assistance with class presentations
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CONFIDENTIALITY
This service is absolutely confidential
 Use of this service is nothing to be ashamed of –
it is put in place to help you!
 Even some of your professors use this service!
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