Academic Improvement Plan
Student Action Plan
This Academic Improvement Plan is a tool for students who have been placed on academic probation. You must complete this Student
Action Plan and Academic Policy Review, then email them to your Academic Advisor at least two days prior to meeting with him/her.
You are responsible for scheduling the appointment with your Academic Advisor.
Student Information
Student Name:
Loyola ID #:
Term on Probation:
School or College:
Major:
Total Credit Hours Earned:
(including transferred credits)
Reflection
Take a few minutes to reflect upon the past semester. Explain below what factors have contributed to your academic difficulties. Some
examples may be personal or family stressors, financial problems, or time management difficulties; this list is not exhaustive as other
factors may have contributed. Please be thoughtful and cite specific examples when composing your reflection.
Academic Strategies
In addition to what you have included in your statement above, which of the following skill sets would you like to improve as part of your
action plan? Please share any relevant details.
Active note taking:
Concentration:
Goal setting:
Motivation:
Reading texts or marking texts:
Time management:
Other study skills:
Resources List
Please identify which of the following resources you could benefit from in the coming semester.
Academic advising
Academic tutoring
Accommodations for disabilities
Career advising
Financial assistance
Mental health counseling
Mentoring/Coaching
Physical health support
Support network at home
Support network on campus
Plan for Success
Please articulate your plan for academic success by answering the following questions. What are some strategies and resources you
believe will help you to be academically successful in your next semester? What obstacles might you face and which strategies and
resources can you use to address each of them. Be thoughtful and cite specific examples when composing a response.
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Academic Policy Review
Your current academic performance is not in compliance with Loyola University Chicago’s policy on Academic Standing. See table
below for GPA requirements of your College/School. If you fail to meet the minimum GPA requirement during your probationary
semester, you may be subject to academic dismissal from the university. For more information about the Academic Standing policy,
visit: www.luc.edu/academics/catalog/undergrad/reg_academicstanding.shtml.
College/School
College of Arts & Sciences
Institute of Environmental Sustainability
Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing*
School of Communication
School of Education*
School of Social Work
Quinlan School of Business
GPA Requirement
2.00 cumulative; 2.33 to continue on probation
2.00 cumulative; 2.33 to continue on probation
BSN & HSM: 2.50 cumulative by end of first year and each semester thereafter
& at least a C- in almost all major courses; see handbook for specifics.
EXCM: 2.25 cumulative by end of first year and each semester thereafter
2.00 cumulative; 2.33 to continue on probation
2.50 cumulative and 2.80 in major/content area
2.50 cumulative; 2.33 term & 2.5 term major classes to continue on probation
2.0 cumulative; 2.33 to continue on probation
*Other academic requirements exist in this School, students must contact their School advisor for more details.
Class Registration

I will register for a minimum of
but no more than a maximum of
credit hours.
(Initials)
o Schools of Business, Communication, and Social Work limit students to 12 credit hours.
(Your credit hour load is reduced to allow you more time to focus on your studies and access campus resources, which
will assist you in returning to good academic standing.)

I may not withdraw from any courses during the semester without the consent of my Academic Advisor.
(Initials)
o Students in the School of Business and School of Nursing must also receive permission from the school advisors.

I understand that failing or dropping course(s) could affect my academic standing at Loyola, my status as a full time student,
and my progress towards degree completion.
(Initials)
Other Requirements for Students on Academic Probation:

I understand that in order to remain in my College/School, I must complete the semester with a term GPA of at least
a cumulative GPA of at least
.
(Initials)
o See above for College/School specific GPA requirements, then fill in appropriate amount.

I understand that to return to good standing, I will need to reach a cumulative GPA of
; which would require me to earn
a term GPA of
.
(Initials)
o See above for College/School specific GPA requirements, then fill in appropriate amount.
o Use the following GPA calculator to calculate this answer: www.luc.edu/advising/gpa_calculator.html

All International students are required to meet with Akeya Porter, Academic Advisor for International Students, at least once
during the semester to ensure Visa compliance.
(Initials)

I understand that before registering for the
semester, I must provide my Academic Advisor with an Academic Progress
form, showing that I am earning the GPA needed to continue on probation or return to good standing.
(Initials)

In addition to the initial meeting with my Academic Advisor, I agree to meet with my Academic Advisor at least
during this probationary semester to discuss my academic progress.
(Initials)
or
Next Steps Recommended by Academic Advisor:
My next appointment with my Academic Advisor has been set for:
(Initials)
Student signature:
Date:
Advisor signature:
Date:
For students in the School of Nursing or Education, advisor should share this form with the respective School advisor(s).
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