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Academic
Advising for Student's on Academic Probation
The ACCESS Department
offers specialized advising for students who have not satisfied University
academic standards. Students not meeting University academic standards
should contact the Office of First Year Experience/ACCESS at (757) 823-8507or visit
Room 118 in the
James A. Bowser Building.
Specialized advising includes:
- Review of
students' academic evaluation
- Reviewing
and signing Academic Performance Contract
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Recommendations for courses that must be re-taken to improve GPA
- Student
schedule review and construction to insure student has taken and
successfully completed all prerequisites
- Enrollment
in GST 200-Study Skills Seminar
- Review of
ACCESS Academic Support Services
GST 200-Study Skills Seminar
This is a non-credit,
16-week seminar that meets weekly for one hour, designed for students who
are on academic probation. The seminar introduces and promotes development
of skills necessary to enhance academic success in college.
Emphasis is placed on
weekly activities to promote utilization of positive study habits. Topics
discussed include learning styles, test-taking techniques, study skills,
stress management, note-taking styles, critical thinking, reading, and
writing skills.
Academic Performance Agreement
Students on academic
probation are required by the University to follow the guidelines delineated in
the
Academic Performance Contact.The students' academic advisor will review the
stipulations during the initial advising session.
Failure to comply with any of the suggested guidelines on the academic
performance contract may result in a hold placed on registration for classes and / or academic
suspension.
Academic
Performance Agreement |
