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In
what kind of academic trouble are you?
Having difficulty with a course(s)?
Go get some help!
- The first stop is the professor who teaches the class. Remember
that every professor has posted office hours when they are available
to work one on one with students.
- The Teaching Assistant (if applicable) for the course might
be able to go over some of the course material with you.
- The department
that offers the course may have tutoring available.
- Office of Learning
Assistance Service offers tutoring, and workshops on study
skills and time management. Dr.
Elizabeth Shearn, 301-314-7693, specializes in assisting
with math
skills and math anxiety .
- Office of Multi-Ethnic
Student Education offers tutoring.
- International
Education Service for international students
- Disability
Support Services, for students with physical and learning
disabilities. Students who sign with DSS may receive reasonable
accomodations such as more time for tests and papers.
- Returning
Students Program for individuals 25 or over who have experienced
a break in their formal education and are now returning.
- The Counseling
Center offers individual counseling, as well as Math Anxiety
Reduction Workshops, Self-Esteem Workshops, and workshops for
Women in Multiple Roles.
- The Math
Department offers tutoring.
- Math
Success Program offered by Resident Life (open to commuter
students)
- The
Writing Center
- Tutoring
Resources
- The Honors
program offers tutoring in a wide range of subjects.
- Speak
to an advisor in the College of Arts
and Humanities.
Remember that you can add/drop any course during Schedule Adjustment.
After schedule adjustment, you can only drop up to 4 credits and
only by the "drop
with a 'W'" deadline. If you need to drop more than 4 credits,
you would need the permission of an advisor.
Be careful that you do not drop below full-time
(12 credit hours) status because it may affect your financial
aid status, car insurance, health insurance, international student
status, or your status in the residence halls. See an advisor
in the College of Arts and Humanities before
dropping a course, after Schedule Adjustment.
To
schedule an appointment with an advisor call the ARHU
Office of Student Affairs at (301) 405-2108.
When
leaving a voice mail message, please give your name, student id number,
a phone/email where you can be reached, and a clear DETAILED message
as to your reason for meeting with an advisor.
Struggling
with your entire courseload?
- Seek help immediately,
don't wait!
- Speak
to an advisor in the College of Arts
and Humanities ASAP.
- Withdrawal
policy--Students are permitted to withdraw from the entire
semester once, to do so go to the Registrar's Office, first
floor Mitchell Bldg. Keep
in mind that your withdrawing from the university may affect
your financial aid status, car insurance, health insurance, international
student status, or your status in the residence halls. If
you are seeking to withdraw from the entire semester for the first
time but you are below a 2.0 gpa or it's your first
semester at UM or you are withdrawing
for a second or third time,
understand that reinstatement to the university is not automatic.
You will have to apply
for reinstatement, meet with an academic
advisor in the College (ARHU), and your application will
be decided by the Faculty Petition Board.
- Emergencies or Military Duty-- Students who have a medical
or family emergency or are called to serve in the military should
meet with an ARHU advisor and be sure to bring the appropriate
documentation with you to the appointment.
To schedule an appointment with an advisor call the ARHU
Office of Student Affairs at (301) 405-2108.
When
leaving a voice mail message, please give your name, student id number,
a phone/email where you can be reached, and a clear DETAILED message
as to your reason for meeting with an advisor.
Under
a 2.0 Cumulative GPA?
Students
who are under a 2.0 cumulative gpa become a part of the
College of Arts and Humanities Academic Incentive Plan (AIP).
AIP is designed to empower students on academic probation and/or dismissal
to take responsibility for their academic experience. The goal of
this program is not to "hand-hold" you through your academic
journey, nor be punishment for "bad grades." Instead, we
want to help you establish a plan/goals and ensure that you are connected
with the appropriate resources to succeed.
AIP Students are required to meet with an ARHU Advisor in the
Office
of Student Affairs three times in the semester. You
will meet
- during the Schedule Adjustment period, to ensure you
are enrolled in the appropriate courses;
- just after midterms, to evaluate your academic progress;
and
- before early registration, to have courses approved
for the following semester.
STUDENTS
WHO DO NOT MEET WITH AN ADVISOR WILL NOT
BE ALLOWED TO DROP OR ADD COURSES OR TO REGISTER FOR THE FOLLOWING
SEMESTER. You will be assigned an advisor who
will be responsible for meeting with you and tracking your academic
progress.
If you are unsure who your
advisor is contact Ms.
Jessica White at 301-405-2108. When
leaving a voice mail message, please give your name, student id number,
a phone/email where you can be reached, and a clear DETAILED message
as to your reason for meeting with an advisor.
In addition, students are strongly encouraged to seek
help by taking part in
- an academic component, such as tutoring, study skills workshops,
or encouraged to take EDCP108B;
- a personal component, such as workshops on time and/or stress
management or get individual counseling; and/or
- a career development component, attending workshops offered
by the Career Center.
EDCP108B is a one-credit academic skills course especially
designed for students in ARHU who are participating in the Academic
Incentive Plan. In this class you will learn what the barriers to
your academic success were and how to overcome them, discover your
unique learning style and how to capitalize on your strengths, and
develop more effective study strategies so that you can get the most
out of your study hours. Enrollment in the course is by permission
only so contact Dr.Marcy Fallon, Director of the Learning Assistance
Service 301-314-7693 to enroll.
Students
may also have to meet with a
For
policies concerning Academic Probation, please consult the
Undergraduate Catalog.
As
of Fall 2002 there have been changes to the policies concerning academic
dismissal, for these please consult Testudo.
Academically
dismissed?
Students
who have been recently Academically Dismissed can apply
for reinstatement for the following semester.
Students will be asked to submit
- an essay (typed,
well-written, with little or no grammatical, spelling, or typographical
errors) discussing their reasons for academic distress
(be honest, be specific) and their plan for academic success
(i.e. attending classes, seeking tutoring, counseling, advising,
etc.)
- an unofficial transcript
- all appropriate documentation (i.e. medical, hospitalization,
funeral, disability records/forms, military orders) that are relevant
to their academic dismissal
DO NOT ASSUME THAT THE ADMISSIONS BOARD HAS KNOWLEDGE OF ANY PHYSICAL,
MENTAL OR LEARNING DISABILITIES. All applications for reinstatement
are subject to review by a Faculty Petition Board. Students who are
not reinstated may appeal the decision but only if there is new information
since the original application (i.e. completing an "incomplete,"
a change of grade for a course(s), or having repeated coursework,
etc.) Students who are reinstated may have conditions set for their
reinstatement such as developing
an academic plan or changing majors either of which will require
that you meet with an academic advisor.
Students
who are on Academic Probation and/or Dismissal (who have been reinstated)
become a part of the College of Arts
and Humanities Academic Incentive Plan (AIP) see above for
details.
Students may also have to meet with a
For
policies concerning Academic Dismissal, please consult the
Undergraduate Catalog.
As of Fall 2002 there have been changes to the policies concerning
academic dismissal, for these please consult Testudo.
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