S URVIVING A CADEMIC P ROBATION
Tips and Success Strategies

W HAT I S A CADEMIC P ROBATION ?
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First Semester Freshman and New Transfers:
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Placed on academic probation when their GPA falls below a 2.0
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Must raise the cumulative GPA to a 2.0 OR
Earn a minimum GPA of 2.3 during the probationary term
Must participate in the Learning Contract Program
Continuing Students:
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Placed on academic probation when their GPA falls below a 2.0
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Must raise the cumulative GPA to a 2.0 OR
Earn a minimum GPA of 2.3 during the probationary term

L EARNING C ONTRACT P ROGRAM
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Freshman and new transfer students with a GPA of 1.0-1.999 must participate in the Learning
Contract Program during their second semester.
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Students are required to work with an academic advisor to discuss
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Students are encouraged to use the grade replacement system (up to 15 credit hours)
Students must earn a semester GPA of 2.3 or a cumulative GPA of 2.0
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If the student does not meet these goals, they will be placed on academic suspension .

A CADEMIC S USPENSION
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First Year Freshman and Transfer Students:
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GPA of <1.0
Will not be permitted to enroll in the University for 1 semester.
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After 1 semester, the student may reapply
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Continuing Students:
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Do not meet the goals set forth during academic probation
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Will not be permitted to enroll in the University for 1 semester.
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After 1 semester, the student may reapply

Y OUR P ROFESSOR IS Y OUR A LLY
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If you are struggling with a course, you should visit your professor immediately!
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They have office hours set aside for assisting students
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Bring questions about homework, problems presented in class, exam questions, etc.
They are more than happy to help!

W HAT CAN YOU DO ?
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Visit your academic advisor for success strategies and tips.
Visit the Academic Success Centers on campus
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Catamount Academic Tutoring Center (CAT Center)
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Hunter Library Ground Floor Room #30
Small group tutoring for 100 and 200 level courses
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Qualified Student Tutors
Mathematics Tutoring Center
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ST 455
9-5 M-R; 9-2 F
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Drop-in or scheduled individual sessions
Student Technology Assistance Center
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Assistance with hardware and software
University Writing Center
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Hunter 161
Extremely helpful for assistance during the writing process

C OUNSELING AND P SYCHOLOGICAL S ERVICES
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Provides individual, couples and group therapy
Group Therapy
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Women’s and Men’s Experiences
Body image and eating disorder counseling
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Enhancing relationships
Trauma and abuse recovery
Self-esteem counseling
Stress Management Discussions
Substance abuse counseling
Group therapy Schedules can be found at:
 http://www.wcu.edu/WebFiles/PDFs/Group_Blurbs_F all_09.pdf

C OUNSELING
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It is absolutely FREE to go to the campus counseling center
It absolutely CONFIDENTIAL !
It will be of great help if you are experiencing personal issues.

D ISABILITY S ERVICES
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A voluntary program for students with documented disabilities.
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Those with physical disabilities
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Those with learning disabilities
Emotional or Mental disability
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Allows you to receive accommodations for your disability
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Extended examination times
Note-taking assistance
Assistance with class presentations

C ONFIDENTIALITY
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This service is absolutely confidential
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Use of this service is nothing to be ashamed of – it is put in place to help you!
Even some of your professors use this service!