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Academic
Safety Net
An online workshop facilitated by the
Academic Success Center ~ UL Lafayette
Junior Division
Why are grade checks are
important?
• Being flagged at-risk by your
instructor is an indication that you
are not performing up to task.
• Students flagged at-risk in
multiple classes, even for the 1st
grade check, are at a higher risk
of going on academic probation
for that semester.
What steps should I take
to get back on track?
• Explore contributing factors to
academic difficulty
• Educate yourself
• Get to know your advisor
• Seek out campus resources
Causes of Academic
Difficulty
Generally, there are 5 main causes of
academic difficulty:
Motivational difficulties
Adjustment to college life
Study Skills
Directions/Goals
Personal Issues (including finances)
Motivational Issues
Motivational difficulties can include
difficulty adapting to and feeling a sense
of belonging in a competitive academic
environment.
How would you describe your motivation
level this semester?
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Adjustment to College Life
• Balancing study with the new freedoms and
responsibilities of adult living can be a difficult
challenge.
• What has the adjustment process been like for
you?
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Study Skills
• Studying is essential to academic success.
• What is your current study method and what
are your plans for improvement?
Student Success Workshop
• ___________________________________
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Lack of Direction
• Often times students are unaware of
the various options they have when
choosing a major.
• What is your major & why did you choose
it?
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• How well is this major suited to your
interests and abilities?
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http://studentsuccess.louisiana.edu/content/support/careercounseling-center/what-can-i-do-major
Personal Issues
• Personal issues can affect academic
performance. Ex: health, relationships,
finances, family responsibilities, etc.
• What if any personal issues have affected you
this semester?
• ____________________________________
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• http://counselingandtesting.louisiana.edu
Need to know information
• Academic probation and
suspension
• Financial aid probation and
suspension
Facts about Academic
Probation
• Approximately 1/3 of First Time
Freshmen (FTF) who go on
Academic Probation after their
first semester do not return for the
following semester.
What is Academic Probation?
• A first semester freshmen
with a 1.33 GPA or below will
be placed on academic
probation for the following
semester.
How can I figure out my GPA?
• Using the GPA estimator on ULink, what is
your current average this semester based
on interim grades? _________
• If the semester ended today, would you be
placed on academic probation?
What do I do if get on
Academic Probation?
While on academic probation,
students must make a semester
GPA of 2.0 or higher.
If a student does not meet this
semester GPA requirement, the
student will be suspended from the
university.
How to I get off of academic
probation?
• A student must raise their
cumulative GPA to a 2.0 or
higher to get back to
academic good standing.
What if I get suspended?
• If suspended a student can submit an appeal
with their academic dean’s office.
• Visit the following link for more details:
http://studentsuccess.louisiana.edu/content/support/academic-suspension
• Action Plan: What steps can I take to
avoid probation this semester?
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Does academic standing affect
financial aid status?
• Students on academic probation may
also be placed on financial aid
probation.
• Visit the following website for financial
aid guidelines:
http://financialaid.louisiana.edu/content/eligibility-policies/satisfactory-academic-progress
What if I am placed on
financial aid suspension?
• Students can earn back FA by:
– paying for classes and earning at least a
2.0 GPA
– submitting a financial aid appeal
• Visit the following link for more
information:
http://studentsuccess.louisiana.edu/content/support/financial-aid-appeal
Tips to stay on track…
• Get to know your Academic Counselors
http://studentsuccess.louisiana.edu/
• Be an active listener
• Attend Class
• Ask questions in class
• Take notes
• Recopy notes the same day
• Find a study place (library, coffee shop, etc.)
• Use instructors’ office hours
Tips to stay on track…
• Avoid the “drop mentality”
– registering for one more class than
you plan to finish, to allow for
dropping
• Eat healthy
• Get a good night’s rest
• Go to tutoring in Lee Hall
• Use the Writing Center in Griffin Hall
• Avoid working too much
Recommended
Study/Work Hours
Credit Hours
Study Hours Per
Week
Work Hours Per
Week
(no more than)
15
30
15-18
12
24
24
9
18
30
Advisors are a
valuable resource
Why should you get to know your advisor?
Knowledgeable about academic requirements
Advising occurs in March for the fall semester and
October for the spring semester.
Willing to work with you in achieving your academic
goals
Ex: graduate schools, internships, career
opportunities, and job availability
Who is your advisor? Where is he or she located? How
often do you correspond with him/her?
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Campus Resources
• The Resource and Referral Guide for
Advisors and Students (PDF) &
• Student Guide to Academic Procedures and
Resources (PDF)
• Admissions – 336 Martin Hall, 482-6473
http://admissions.louisiana.edu
• Academic Success Center – 115 Lee Hall, 482-6818
http://studentsuccess.louisiana.edu/
• Campus Organizations
http://ulstudentlife.com/home
Campus Resources
• Career Counseling - 110 Lee Hall, 482-5431
http://studentsuccess.louisiana.edu/content/support/careercounseling-center/what-can-i-do-major
• Counseling & Testing – Saucier Wellness Clinic,
482-6480
http://counselingandtesting.louisiana.edu
• Financial Aid – 106 Foster Hall, 482-5252
http://financialaid.louisiana.edu/
• Learning Center – 2nd floor, Lee Hall
http://studentsuccess.louisiana.edu/content/learning-center
• Office of Disability Services – 126 Conference
Center, 482-2742
http://disability.louisiana.edu/
Congratulations
• You have completed the Academic Safety
Net Workshop.
• It is highly recommended that you meet
with an academic counselor in 115 Lee
Hall to review and discuss your steps to a
successful semester.