Student Academic Contract _________________________
Academic Eligibility Requirements
*Based off GPA hrs + Transfer hrs
1-29 hours = 1.8 GPA
30-59 hours = 1.9 GPA
60 + hours = 2.0 GPA
STEP 1: Review ACADEMIC STANDING
Student’s academic standing is ______________________ because the minimum GPA of ________was not
met. Student actually earned a ____________ cumulative GPA.
STEP 2: Review PAST PERFORMANCE (Student to complete)
PROBLEMS: What happened—within
your control—last semester?
STEP 3: Top 5 STRATEGIES for Success (I will commit to each of the following)
Register for a realistic course load (12 hours recommended) in order to stabilize my GPA
Purchase all necessary materials (books, i-clicker, etc.) and utilize them
Attend class regularly, on time and prepared (Read the chapters/assignments before each class)
Review your notes daily after each class
Establish a daily study schedule/make a concentrated effort to study at least TWICE as many hours as your
courseload ( 12 semester hours = 24 hours of study time per week!)
Additional Strategies for Success (I will commit to the ones I feel are appropriate to my needs)
Restructure my priorities to balance academic, social, work, family obligations
Talk with professor for insight as to what I may be doing wrong
Sit near the front of the classroom to better hear/see and avoid distractions
Tape record class lectures (obtain permission from instructor first)
Form study groups with classmates
Use a daily/semester planner to track tests, papers, due dates, etc.
Repeat course(s) & utilize grade replacement options on the following courses: ____________________
Reconsider choice of major (currently ________________________)
I will take timely and full advantage of learning assistance, supplemental instruction, or tutoring by using the
following as needed:
Meet with instructor (s) after class or during office hours as needed:
_________________________
Visit Counseling Center (or family counselor) (www.ecu.edu/counselingcenter)
Visit Pirate Tutoring Center (www.ecu.edu/piratetutoringcenter)
Visit Math Lab (www.ecu.edu/math)
Visit Chemistry Learning Center (www.ecu.edu/cs-cas/chem)
First Year Writing Studio for assistance with ENGL 1100 or 1200 (www.ecu.edu/first_year_studio)
Visit Writing Center for assistance with writing in any other class (www.ecu.edu/writing/writingcenter )
Visit Career Center for career exploration/personality assessments (www.ecu.edu/career)
Attend supplemental instruction offered by professor ________________________________________
OTHER SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT
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Academic Eligibility Requirements
*Based off GPA hrs + Transfer hrs
1-29 hours = 1.8 GPA
30-59 hours = 1.9 GPA
60 + hours = 2.0 GPA
STEP 4: ANTICIPATE grades
Student will have ________ hours at the end of the semester and will require ________ GPA to maintain academic
eligibility.
Course
(ex. ENGL 1100)
Goal grade
(estimated)
Goal grade
(estimated)
Anticipated GPA for term:
Anticipated cumulative GPA:
STEP 5: Financial Aid “Satisfactory Academic Progress”
To maintain eligibility to be considered for financial aid, students must meet the standards for “Satisfactory Academic
Progress (SAP).” Three components of your academic record determine whether you are maintaining SAP: (1) Course
completion (80% of all attempted credits), (2) A 2.0 or above cumulative GPA, and (3) A limit of 150% of courses
required for degree completion. Failure to meet any of these components will result in Financial Warning or Suspension.
Please contact a Financial Aid Counselor for clarification.
STEP 6: ACKNOWLEDGE Student Responsibility
By signing this Academic Plan of Action I acknowledge that I am responsible for my own success. I admit past errors and
am able to overcome them by A) not repeating them and B) taking specific steps towards my own success.
I will be an active participant in my academic success and will not be afraid to seek assistance from outside resources, if
necessary. I will implement course and time management strategies and make academic planning a priority. I pledge
to meet with my advisor to discuss my progress as needed. I also understand that if I do not meet the terms of my action
plan, my continued registration and graduation at ECU may be affected.
I also understand that it is my responsibility to be aware of policies, procedures, and deadlines (such as the last day to
drop a course) which can be found on the academic calendar (www.ecu.edu under the “calendar” icon) as well as the
official catalog. (http://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/ugcat/index.cfm )
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Student’s Signature/Date
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Advisor’s Signature/Date
FOLLOW UP: Please meet with your academic advisor as needed.