Online Academic Warning Workshop

Academic Warning Defined: Academic Warning occurs when your cumulative PSU GPA is below a 2.0

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 of the necessary credits for a degree but your cumulative (overall) GPA was below 2.0 you would NOT be able to graduate.

What Now?

We want to share some resources for success…..

Having an end goal is critical to success!

• Why are you attending PSU?• Do you have a career goal?• How much are you willing to sacrifice

to reach your goal?

What if I don’t have an end goal? PSU can help….

Advising and Career Services (USB 402)

• Visit with a career counselor and get one-on-one assistance with a career exploration class

• Take a Career Assessment to learn more about careers that fit with your personality and interests

Visit http://pdx.edu/advising-career-services

Career Exploration (UNST 199)

Take a 1 credit class hat focuses on exploring career options and finding the best career for YOU!

Career Library

Visit the Career Library (USB 402) in Advising & Career Services and check out books on careers that interest you

Study Woes? Maybe a Tutor Would Help…..

Need Help with Math or Statistics?

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.pdx.edu/math/

The 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

Learning Center: 2nd Floor, Millar Library

Come get assistance in the following areas:• Math• Statistics• Chemistry• Biology• Physics• World languagesPlus ALEKS placement exam workshops!

Visit the Learning Center website for tutoring schedule: http://www.pdx.edu/tutoring/

College Success Assistance – College Success Courses

UNST 199/399 – College Success• Learn how to be an effect student in

every sense of the word – 3 credit class• There are several options each term

including classes for:• Returning Women• Veterans• Athletes

• We also offer a weekend course• For more information on all College

Success courses, please visit the website

Health Issues?

Good physical and emotional health are critical to your ability to succeed

Center for Student Health And Counseling (SHAC)

SHAC offers health services, dental services and counseling and psychological services. http://www.pdx.edu/shac/

Health Services

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

Counseling 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

Healthy Campus

PSU's Healthy Campus Initiative supports an ecology of campus wellness while promoting healthy behaviors and an ethic of care.

http://www.pdx.edu/healthycampus/

Take a Class

Take an exercise class• Do yoga, Zumba, weight lifting, etc.• Do something you love that will help

you stay active

Stress Management

One of the most helpful things for reducing stress is realizing that there are things you CAN change and things you CANNOT change.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.

Learn ways to cope with stress. Go to: http://tinyurl.com/psumindful

Laugh: It relieves stress

Find reasons to laugh daily……

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR3rK0kZFkg

….and a little daily affirmation never hurts….

Just some general advice to help you reach success!

Be aware of important dates and deadlines. Such as• Last day to drop classes• Last day to get a refund• 1st day you can registerIf you are using your PSU Google Calendar, you can add the PSU-Academic Calendarhttp://www.pdx.edu/registration/academic-calendar

Print it out. You won’t be sorry.

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

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)

Find a balance

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 procrastinate doing homework and studying for tests

Find a place conducive to studying

A quiet place away from distractions. Like the library. We have one of those. You can even reserve study rooms. http://library.pdx.edu/groupstudy.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ArIj236UHs

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

Other Helpful Resources

Dean of Student Life 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/.

Disability Resource CenterStudents with disabilities can receive accommodations to help them succeed. http://www.drc.pdx.edu/.

Women’s Resource CenterInterpersonal Violence Program; Leadership in Action Program; Empowerment Project; Community; http://www.pdx.edu/wrc/.

Queer Resource CenterThe QRC provides and advocates a safe space for GLBTQ students and allies to meet and socialize on campus. http://www.qrc.pdx.edu/.

How does your GPA affect financial aid?

Federal financial aid regulations require that students receiving financial aid be monitored for Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) every term in four areas:

Completion RateGrade Point AverageMaximum Enrollment LimitMultiple Withdraws in One Year

PSU has a SAP policy for undergraduate students with 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: http://tinyurl.com/psucrdts46

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/

Academic Standing Policy

Academic Warning

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.

Academic Probation

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.

Academic Dismissal

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

Pop Quiz

What is the minimum term GPA you need to earn to stay on Academic Warning and not progress to Academic Probation?

Answer

2.25

What is the minimum cumulative PSU GPA you need in order to be in Good

Academic Standing?

Answer

2.0

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

Remember, you can do it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpK35d3XuAo

What’s Next?

• 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) http://tinyurl.com/onlineawquiz

• If you do not have an active Odin account, or have not attended PSU in over 6 months please email askACS@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 adviser is? Find out at http://www.pdx.edu/advising/where-do-i-go-advising