Portland State University Academic Warning Workshop

Academic Warning Workshop Academic Warning = Cumulative PSU GPA < 2.0 Why does 2.0 matter? You must have a 2.0 in order to graduate. If you had all the necessary credits for a degree but your cumulative (overall) GPA was below 2.0 you would NOT be able to graduate. 2.0 What Now? We want to share some resources for success Why are you attending PSU? Do you have a career goal? How much are you willing to Having an end goal is critical to success! What if I don't have an end goal? We were kind of hoping you would say that. No, really we were. PSU offers a myriad of options for Career Exploration 1. Advising And Career Services (USB 402) Visit with a career counselor and get one-on-one assistance with the career exploration process Take a Career Assessment to learn more about careers that fit with your personality and interests 2. Career Exploration (IST 199) 3. Career Library Take a 1 credit class that focuses on exploring career options and finding the best career for YOU! Visit the Career Library (USB 402) and check out books on careers that interest you Visit http://www.pdx.edu/careers/ Study Woes? Maybe a tutor would help Tutoring PSU has numerous tutoring centers. 2. Writing Center (CH 188) Get assistance with everything from pre-writing to revision Contrary to popular belief, you do NOT have to be enrolled in an English class to use it Learn more and schedule your appointment online at http://www.writingcenter.pdx.edu/ 1. Math Department Resources Visit the math department's website to get up-to-date information regarding algebra, calculus, and statistics tutoring, as well as math computer lab hours. http://www.mth.pdx.edu/resources/ 3. Learning Center: 2nd Floor Millar Library Come get assistance in the following areas: math statistics chemistry biology physics economics world languages Plus ALEKS placement exam workshops! College Success 1. We have classes for college success! IST 199/399: College Success: Learn how to be an effective student in every sense of the word - 3 credit class There are several options each term including classes for: Returing Women Veterans Athletes In addition, there is usally a weekend course, as well as an evening section offered. Please visit the website for more information on all College Success courses http://tinyurl.com/psusuccess Good physical and emotional health are critical to your ability to succeed Health Issues? 1. Center for Student Health And Counseling (SHAC) SHAC offers health services, dental services and counseling and psychological services. http://www.pdx.edu/shac/ 2. Healthy Campus PSU's Healthy Campus Initiative supports an ecology of campus wellness while promoting healthy behaviors and an ethic of care. 3. Take a Class Take an exercise class Do yoga, Zumba, weight lifting, etc. Do something you love that will help you stay active Just some general advice... to help you reach SUCCESS ! 1. Be aware of important dates and deadlines. Such as Last day to drop classes Last day to get a refund 1st day you can register If you are using your PSU Google Calendar, you can add the PSU-Academic Calendar 2. Talk to your adviser Know what classes you need to take Discuss strategies to get back on track Let them know if you are struggling. Advisers are experts on campus resources To find your academic adviser, please visit http://www.pdx.edu/advising/where-do-i-go-advising 3. Talk to Your Professor While it can be intimidating, talking to your professor is the first step to being successful Ask for clarification on assignments Let them know when things are going on in your life that are affecting your ability to succeed Keep them in the loop Go to Office Hours (they're waiting) College requires a lot of balancing. You have to balance school, work, social life, and everything else. Manage your time, don't let it manage you Don't overload yourself by trying to work full time and attend school full time Create a routine so you have specific times to do homework Don't procastinate doing homework and studying for tests That was a lot of information. But please, just be aware that resources are available to help you succeed. You can overcome the obstacles you face. PHEW! Federal financial aid regulations reguire that students receiving financial aid be monitored for Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) every term in four areas: Completion Rate Grade Point Average Maximum Enrollment Limit Multiple Withdraws in One Year PSU has a SAP policy for undergraduate students wtih 0-45 attempted PSU credits. This policy can be viewed at: http://tinyurl.com/psucrdts45less PSU has a SAP policy for undergraduate students with 46 or more attempted PSU credits. This policy can be viewed at: 5. Find a place conducive to studying. 4. Stress Management Learn ways to cope with stress. Go to: http://tinyurl.com/psumindful One of the most helpful things for reducing stress is realizing that there are things you CAN change and things you CANNOT change. 5. Laugh: It relieves stress Remember, you can do it! Assistance Worrying about things that you cannot affect (like other people's actions or the weather) will just cause frustration. Focus on the things that YOU have power over. Print it out. You won't be sorry. 4. Find a balance Like the library. We have one of those. You can even reserve study rooms. http://library.pdx.edu/groupstudy.html A quiet place away from distractions. Please click on the following link to take your Academic Warning Workshop Quiz (you will need both your Odin login and your student ID number) If you do not have an active Odin account, or have not attended PSU in over 6 months please email askuasc@pdx.edu for the quiz. Answer the quiz questions (based on this presentation) Allow 24 hours to have your hold lifted If you are taking the quiz between Friday afternoon and Monday morning, an adviser will lift the hold on Monday morning Go talk to your adviser if you want to discuss your academic standing in further detail Not sure who your advisor is? Find out at What's Next? Other Helpful Resources Students with disabilities can receive accomodations to help them succeed http://www.drc.pdx.edu/ Here are a couple more important resources to be aware of: How does your GPA affect financial aid? Students on academic warning will be placed on academic probation if they do not meet at least one of the following requirements: Raise their cumulative PSU GPA above a 2.0, thereby returning to good standing Earn a GPA for the given term of a 2.25 or above, thereby remaining on academic warning and subject to the same requirements next term Students on Academic Probation are only able to take 13 credits each term until they return to good standing. Students on academic probation will be dismissed at the end of the term if they do not meet at least one of the following requirements: Raise their cumulative PSU GPA to 2.0, thereby returning to good standing Earn a GPA for the given term of 2.25 or above, thereby remaining on academic probation and subject to the same requirements for the next term Academic Standing Policy Dean of Student Life Disability Resource Center Workshop Presented by Academic and Career Services, Portland State University Before continuing, please select FULL SCREEN mode Academic Warning Academic Probation Academic Dismissal 6. Retake a Class Are you aware of PSU's repeat policy? It must be the exact same course number Both courses must be taken at PSU (you can't replace your Math 111 grade with a PCC Math 111 grade) Your original grade remains on your transcript but is NOT included in your GPA After your repeated grade has been posted, you will need to fill out a Notification of Repeated grade form and turn it into Registration and Records in Neuberger Hall This can only be done one time per class Only can replace a grade of D or F Students with 12 or more attempted credits whose cumulative PSU GPA falls below 2.0 will be placed on academic warning. A registration hold will be applied to these students' records until they have completed a mandatory workshop facilitated by Academic and Career Services (you are doing the workshop right now!) Students on Academic Warning are only able to take 13 credits each term until they return to good standing. Find reasons to laugh daily. (Click on the bottom right button that says "More" and select "Full Screen") Use the play button on the bottom to proceed through the workshop For questions and assistance with Financial Aid, please visit with a Financial Aid Counselor in Neuberger Hall or call 503-725-3461. On the web at http://www.pdx.edu/finaid/ http://www.pdx.edu/advising/where-do-i-go-advising SACRIFICE to reach your goal? Academic Warning Defined: Academic Warning Occurs when your cumulative PSU GPA is below a 2.0. http://www.pdx.edu/healthycampus/ http://www.pdx.edu/registration/academic-calendar A resource for all students, faculty and staff as they navigate through PSU Serves as a reference point for those seeking to resolve issues of concern or advance initiatives designed to enhance the student experience http://www.pdx.edu/dos/ Women's Resource Center Interpersonal Violence Program Leadership in Action Program Empowerment Project Community http://www.pdx.edu/wrc/ Queer Resource Center The QRC provides and advocates a safe space for GLBTQ students and allies to meet and socialize on campus http://www.qrc.pdx.edu/ http://tinyurl.com/onlineaw We are a primary health care clinic offering: Routine Adult Medical Care Urgent Care Lab and X-Ray Facilities Immunizations Dispensary Services Screenings for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI's) Contraceptive Counseling and Prescriptions Tobacco Cessation Nutrition Counseling Wellness Exams such as pap smears (both male and female), study abroad physicals, Camp Kiwanis physical Wellness Resource Center Health Education Health Services - Alcohol & Drug Assessment Crisis Services Group Counseling Individual Counseling Learning Disability and ADHD Assessment Mindfulness-Based Stress Relief Online Confidential Depression Screening Prescription Refill Psychiatric Assessment and Treatment Suicide Prevention Counseling Services: Visit Learning Center website for tutoring schedule: http://tinyurl.com/psututor ...and a little daily affirmation never hurts... What is the minimum term GPA you need to earn to stay on Academic Warning and not progress to Academic Probation? 2.25 What is the minimum cumulative PSU GPA you need in order to be in Good Academic Standing? 2.0 http://tinyurl.com/psucrdts46 Created & Developed by: Shoshana Zeisman & Dalton Higginbottom Portland State University 2011 With original concept design by: Amy Baird Utah Valley University 2011