Once the implications of probation are fully comprehended, most students find it quite sobering. However, all is not lost. The following steps will assist you in getting off Academic Probation:
1.) Meet with your academic adviser to receive strategies for a more successful semester or come by the Office of Academic Support Services, formerly ORAS, to talk with an Academic Specialist. The University requires ALL students on academic probation to register with the Office of Retention and Academic Support (ORAS). Please call 256.372.5491 for more information on ways to get off probation.
2.) Retake failed courses immediately. This allows you to substitute your first attempted grade, especially if you failed the course, with the second attempted grade. Sometimes it may be a good idea to take the course with another instructor. Although, you might not be excited about having to repeat classes, doing so is the quickest way to improve your GPA. As a result of being familiar with the material and using your notes, handouts, and tests from the previous semester, you will be well prepared for the course the second time around.
3.) Analyze what efforts will be required to attain higher grades. Some ways to ensure that you will increase your grades is to make sure that you are attending all of your classes, completing assignments, and managing your time. Attendance is key in grasping material. It is also an important factor that is related to receiving financial aid for the semester. Too many absences can result in loss of financial aid. Completing assignments at the highest level possible and submitting them on time is a sure way to increase your grades as well. Although college is exciting and offers an endless list of fun extracurricular activities, reducing your social activities is necessary to increase and maintain a good GPA as well. Learn to manage your time. The negative consequences of not managing your time can be irreparable. Increase your study time! It is recommended that students should spend at least 2 hours of study time for each hour they spend in class. Enrolling in fewer credit hours, if you work more than 20 hours per week, will help your GPA as well.
4.) Develop a long-term academic plan, one that includes Summer School to replace the loss of units due to failed courses. Schedule an appointment with your academic adviser and/or an ORAS Academic Specialist to help you devise an effective strategy. The Specialist will thoroughly review your academic record, teach you how to compute your semester needed GPA to achieve the GPA required for your classification, develop an Academic Success Plan that will help you to return to good academic standing, and provide continuous support throughout your journey to graduation.
5.) Take advantage of academic advising, tutoring, SI and mentoring by visiting the Office of Academic Support Services (OASIS). Through a close relationship with your academic advisor you will quickly get off probation. Call 256-372-5487 to receive more information on getting a tutor or visit the Tutorial Assistance Network (TAN) in 100C Buchanan Hall.
6.) Meet with your specific faculty in each course to review the syllabus, course expectations, and assignment time-line at the beginning of each semester. Ask for clarifications from the faculty about any area of the course that is problematic. Begin to develop a close relationship with your instructors. Be sure to ask for assistance during class. Not asking for help early in the semester can result in a downward spiral.
Jasmine, OASiS GSA
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