SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS PLAN STUDENT CONTRACT
The Satisfactory Academic Progress Plan is an agreement between ___________________________and Rivier College
to ensure successful academic performance. It is understood that the statements listed below are the student’s own
submissions. In collaboration with the Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs and the student’s Academic Advisor,
the student acknowledges that the goals established below will assist the student’s academic success. It is also
understood that the Office of Financial Aid and the student’s Academic Advisor will receive a copy of this contract and
will be monitoring the student’s progress.
Should the student not be able to maintain all or any of the goals listed below, the student will work with the Assistant
Vice President for Academic Affairs to redefine those goals in order to ensure academic success. Should the student not
attempt to carry out the goals set forth in this agreement, and thereby experience another unsuccessful academic
semester or year (semester or cumulative GPA falling below a 2.0) the student understands the following:
1. The student may not be eligible to receive federal financial aid assistance to continue their studies at Rivier
College.
2. The student may be academically dismissed from Rivier College for failing to meet a cumulative GPA of a 2.0 or
higher. Academic dismissal will be determined by the Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Student to Complete- Please identify the following obstacles that prevented you from succeeding
academically at Rivier:
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Poor attendance
Test-taking difficulties
Academic rigor of major/program
Study skills
Difficulty transitioning into college
Time management
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Financial issues
Off-campus employment hours
Personal issues
Other, please explain:
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Prior to meeting with the Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs, please answer the following questions on a
separate sheet (typed) and attach to this form.
1. How did the obstacles you selected above interfere with your ability to succeed academically at Rivier
College?
2. Explain how you will work with the Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs and your Academic Advisor to
reach your academic goals? How will you prioritize your time in order to meet with them on a regular basis to
discuss your progress?
TO BE COMPLETED AT MEETING WITH THE ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Please identify the following resources at Rivier which you plan to work with to support your academic success
moving forward.
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Academic Advising
Counseling Center
Disability Services
Writing & Resource Center
Peer Tutors
Student Life
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Residence Life
Library Staff
Peer Mentors
Career Services
Other, please specify:
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GPA Information:
Current Cumulative GPA ______________
Current Cumulative Percentage of Credits Completed _____________(credits successfully completed divided by credits
attempted x 100 = your cumulative % of credits completed)
What cumulative GPA do you intend to attempt to earn by the end of the semester? ______GPA
What cumulative % of credits do you intend to reach or complete by the end of the semester?______%
AGREEMENT:
I, ________________________________, agree to perform the following tasks in order to ensure my academic success
at Rivier College. I understand that the goals set forth may change, and should this occur, I will work with the Assistant
Vice President for Academic Affairs and my Academic Advisor to make those changes. By signing this agreement, I
acknowledge that these goals are achievable and are goals that will serve to facilitate my academic performance and
assist me in achieving a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. Therefore, I agree to the following:
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Student Name: ________________________________________ Date: ___________________
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(Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs)
cc: Academic Advisor, Financial Aid Office, Disability Services Office, Student Success Coordinator