FAQs:
What GPA must I maintain to stay in good academic standing at the U?
What does "low list" mean?
What happens if my cumulative GPA is below 2.0 for the first time?
What is the difference between warning, probation, and suspension?
What are the options for suspended students?
How long is the suspension period at the U?
How can I improve my grades?
How can I raise my GPA?
What are other programs and resources available at the U to help students with academic difficulties?
What GPA do I need to qualify for the Dean's list?
How do I calculate my GPA?
What GPA must I maintain to stay in good academic standing at the U? Your cumulative GPA must be 2.0 or above for you to stay in good academic standing. Click here to see your current GPA. What does "low list" mean? Low List means that your term GPA is below a 2.0 but your cumulative GPA is a 2.0 or above. You are still eligible to be enrolled at the University of Utah. If you have any questions or academic concerns please call University College at 581-8146 to schedule an appointment with an academic advisor. What happens if my cumulative GPA is below 2.0 for the first time? If your cumulative GPA is below 2.0 for the first time, you will be placed on academic warning. An advising hold will be placed on your registration and you will need to complete an Academic Success Workshop in order to get the hold removed.
Time and dates for Academic Success Workshops
Students who are on academic warning are required to complete an Academic Success Workshop. Students can now choose between an hour long in person workshop at our office or an online workshop through WebCT in order to clear their registration hold. The workshop will explain in detail the U's probation policy and offer strategies and resources to help students overcome academic difficulties.
Choose one of the one hour workshops that fits your schedule. (If you have a disability and require accommodations, please call 581-8146).
You must be on time for the workshop and stay for the entire program.
What is the difference between warning, probation, and suspension? WARNING: The first term your cumulative GPA drops below 2.0, you are on warning and a hold is placed on your registration.
You will receive a letter from University College instructing you to attend an Academic Success Workshop in order to have your registration hold removed. You are also encouraged to make an individual appointment with an academic advisor who can talk with you about your situation and help you come up with strategies to be more successful.
PROBATION: If you have another term with both term and cumulative GPA below 2.0, you move to probation.
SUSPENSION: After a third term with both term and cumulative GPA below 2.0, you will be suspended from the University.
The suspension period is two terms, and suspended students must appeal to come back to the University. To initiate the appeal, you will need to make an appointment with an academic advisor 2 months prior to the start of the term you wish to return.
Please remember that the advisors in University College want to help you reach your academic goals. See an Academic Advisor whenever you have any questions or concerns. We want you to succeed at the University of Utah! What are the options for suspended students? Sometimes the best option is to take some time off from school to sort things out and get refocused. It is possible to take courses at another school. Classes taken at another school will NOT replace grades for classes you completed at the University Of Utah. How long is the suspension period at the U? Two terms, but if you have extenuating circumstances you can appeal for early admission. Contact University College at 581-8146 for more information regarding the suspension period. How can I improve my grades? The advisors in University College are here to help you succeed and reach your goals. If you are not doing as well as you would like, schedule
an appointment with an academic advisor by calling 581-8146. Meeting with an advisor can help you to develop strategies to be more successful and give you ideas on how to raise your
GPA.
University College is responsible for administering the University of Utah's scholastic standards policy, which includes monitoring
probation students. If your cumulative GPA is below 2.0, you are on academic probation.
Below are some tips on academic success.
Time Management
Motivation
Social/Personal Issues
Study Skills
Class Selection
Lack of Knowledge about Polices and Procedures
Time Management To be a successful student, time management is an important skill to develop.
As a rule of thumb, you should plan to study two hours for every hour you are in the classroom. That means that if you are registered for 12 credit hours, you'll need 24 hours a week of study time. With that in mind if you're working or have other commitments, you may need to make an adjustment in your course load or outside commitments. It might take more time to graduate than you originally thought. The average time to graduate at the U is 6 years. It's more important to do well than to get your degree in 4 years. We suggest you set up a study, work, and social schedule and try to stick to it. Come to University College for a "Class, Study, Work and Activity Schedule", or consider registering for the Strategies for Academic Success class (Educational Psychology 2600) Click here to see the class schedule. Motivation If you think motivation is affecting your academic performance, ask yourself why you are in school.
If your reason is external, i.e. you are here because your parents, friends, or spouse expect you to be in school, you're bound to have problems. To be successful, you really need to want to be in school or see a reason for being here. It might be helpful for you to talk to an academic advisor about why you are in school and what your goals are. The advisor will be able to help you sort through your thoughts and come up with some options. Another kind of motivational problem is a lack of direction (no major or career goals). It's okay to be undecided if you are in your first year at the U, but if it is leading to poor performance, consider making a plan to decide on a major and career. Social/Personal Issues If you're experiencing family or relationship problems, illness, or financial difficulties, it may be hard for you to focus on school.
If you think personal problems are the main reason you are not doing well, start to figure out how to resolve those difficulties now, before school becomes just one more problem. The Counseling Center 581-6826 has trained counselors available to help students deal with personal issues. You might also consider reducing your course load until you get things back under control. Talk with an academic advisor for more information about resources and options. Study Skills If you want to be a successful student at the U, you will need to develop good study skills. Students are sometimes able to make it through high school without studying much at all. At the University, it will be hard to do well without good study techniques.
If you're having problems knowing what to study or how to study, register for Strategies for College Success (Educational Psychology 2600) see class schedule It might also be helpful to get some tutoring. Tutoring for a fee is offered through the Tutoring Center. The Educational Opportunity Program and The Center for Ethnic Student Affairs (CESA) offer free tutoring for students who are eligible for their programs. Another problem for some students is test anxiety. If you go into tests well prepared, but then get so nervous during the exam that you can not recall the information you studied, you may have test anxiety. Contact the Counseling Center for more information and assistance.
Class Selection Choosing inappropriate classes is a common reason students have academic difficulties.
Before registering for any class, look it up in the University of Utah General Catalog. The description will give you a clue as to what the class is about and let you know if there are any prerequisites. When choosing courses, don't rely on friends and family too much. Rather, work with an academic advisor who can assist you with placement in math and science courses, and help you to set up a balanced schedule. Try to select a good mix of classes, so that you're not talking all science courses or courses that all require a lot of writing. When choosing classes, think about you academic strengths and weaknesses, and again strive for balance. You can also go to the bookstore to look through the textbooks to see if the text material is appropriate for you. Policies an Procedures
To be a successful student, you will need to know how things "work" at the University of Utah. The Class schedule explains how and when to register, and gives details about important polices and procedures. Some of the most important policies to be aware of are:
How do I raise my GPA? The quickest way to raise your GPA is to repeat courses in which you did poorly.
After you repeat the course, you can file a Repeat Form with the Registrar's Office either in person or on the web. The first grade you earned will be taken out of you GPA calculation. If you plan to repeat a course, consider why you didn't do well the first time.
If the course was too difficult, consider waiting until you take the necessary prerequisites or get more college experience. If you found the course incredibly uninteresting, you might not be able to do any better in the class and thus not raise your cumulative GPA. If you know you can substantially improve your original grade, consider retaking the course to raise your cumulative GPA. REPEAT POLICY: Students may repeat any course taken at the University. However, grades of I, NC, W, V, and T DO NOT qualify for removal of previous grades. Hours earned in repeated courses may be counted toward graduation only once. The last grade received in the course is the one used in computation of the student's GPA. Students must file a repeat form for the repeated course at the Registrar's office or over the Web after they repeat a course and have received new grades. (Log into your student records online and look for a link at the bottom of the page called, "Repeated Class Petition.") Be aware that the University is reviewing the repeat policy and there could be changes in the future.
See an academic advisor for other strategies to help you raise your GPA such as good class selection, balancing school with your other commitments through time management, and developing good study skills. What are other programs and resources available at the U to help students with academic difficulties? The Tutoring Center (581-5153), Counseling Center (581-6826), Educational Opportunity Program (581-7188), Center for Disability Services (581-5020) are available for you. What GPA do I need to qualify for the Deans List? Undergraduate students who receive a term GPA of 3.5 or higher for 12 graded credit hours are placed on the Dean's List. How do I calculate my GPA? GPA x Hours = Grade Points
Grade Points divided by hours = GPA
If you have any questions that you would like answered by University College at the University of Utah, please contact us. uc@sa.utah.edu We will normally respond to you within two workdays.
Please keep in mind that we can NOT release any personally identifiable information or academic records via e-mail.
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