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ACCESS

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
• 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

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.