General Information Resources to Improve Success OSU Newark

General Information & Resources to Improve Success OSU Newark

o At OSU we want you to be a successful student in all areas (academically and socially) o We want you to feel connected to the university o As advisors we are your advocates o We provide referrals of resources and support to ensure student success

o Current OSU students must have a minimum 2. 5 cumulative GPA o Typically the average admitted GPA is higher than a 3. 0 o Complete prerequisite courses with a C- or higher o Observation/Shadowing hours (varies by program)

o May not get admitted to desired professional program o Applications are only submitted once a year (with the exception of Health Sciences) could delay graduation o May have to re-take classes o GPA consequences o Academic Warning – university action o Program Probation – department action o Academic Probation – university action o Program Dismissal – department action o Academic Dismissal – university action

Academic Action o Consequences could be Academic Warning, Academic Probation, and/or Academic Dismissal – which all go on your permanent record Program Action o Consequences could be Program Probation and/or Program Dismissal – which do not go on your permanent record o Probation for the university o Less than a 2. 0 GPA o Department action – not university o Schedule will be locked o Cannot add/drop a class until the o May still be in good standing for the university *Assigned at the discretion of the academic unit lock is removed o To remove the lock, you will be advised to complete a quiz with a 70% or higher – student will receive instructions to access the quiz o Must improve your cumulative GPA to at least a 2. 0, if already on academic probation and GPA does not improve it may lead to academic dismissal action o Less than a 2. 5 GPA o May not be eligible to apply to SHRS major o Schedule will be locked o Cannot add/drop a class until the lock is removed o To remove the lock, you will be advised to complete a quiz with a 70% or higher – student will receive instructions to access the quiz

o Consequence goes on Academic Record o Typically for First Term Students who have below a 2. 0 OSU GPA o If student does not show vast improvement and/or does not improve cumulative GPA above a 2. 0 for the next semester, students are typically placed on Academic Probation

o Consequence goes on Academic Record o Cumulative GPA is below a 2. 0 o Two E’s or an EN letter grade – are automatically placed on Academic Probation* o Any rank can get this consequence o Students can only schedule 15 credit hours o If no improvement for the next semester students can get Academically Dismissed from OSU *SHRS Policy

o Consequence goes on Academic Record o If you are on Academic Probation and you continue to show consistent poor academic performance and do not improve your cumulative GPA to above a 2. 0 you could be academically dismissed from the university o If this occurs: you will need to register at another institution to improve your GPA (generally 3 semesters or a full calendar year, dependent on the unit) o If you return to Ohio State, you will need to be reinstated o Each school has different requirements for reinstatement (please contact the school that you are hoping to return to for more information)

o Consequence does not go on Academic Record, because you are still in good standing for the university however not competitive for SHRS majors o Cumulative GPA is within a 2. 0 -2. 5

o Can only be Programmatically Dismissed from SHRS if you were previously on Program Probation at any time. o Your cumulative GPA should improve to above a 2. 5 to be competitive for SHRS majors. o This would mean that you would be dismissed from the unit, but you would be able to change your major and continue at Ohio State o Since our majors are competitive admissions, we want our pre-major students to be within competitive range, which is why our unit continues to look at Program Action

o Grade Forgiveness is a policy unique to OSU and a few other colleges and universities that recognizes that some students struggle with the transition to college and structuring their own time o Grade Forgiveness allows a student to re-take up to 3 classes of course work to try and earn a higher grade.

o Students must petition to repeat a course using grade forgiveness o Petitions are due by the 4 th Friday of the semester you would be re-taking the course o If approved, after completing the 2 nd attempt, the original course credit and grade will be excluded from the calculation of the student’s GPA, but will remain on the student’s official transcript o Students are able to use grade forgiveness regardless of grade earned in class o Keep in mind that if a student earns a lower grade for the 2 nd attempt, the 2 nd grade counts, not the higher grade

o Contact your instructor immediately if… o You will miss class for any reason (Student Athlete, if you’re sick, family emergency etc. ) o You do not understand the material/assignment – go to Office Hours o Be aware of the drop deadlines o Friday of the 4 th week is the last day to drop a course without a “W” for Autumn/Spring Semester o Friday of the 10 th week is the last day to drop an Autumn/Spring Semester course without petitioning. o After the 10 th Friday of the current term, you have made a commitment to complete the course. o Contact the Student Financial Aid Office if you drop below “full-time status”(12 credit hours)

o Professionalism should be maintained even in email o When contacting an instructor be sure to address them by the correct title and name(Professor, Dr. , etc. ) o Give instructors time to reply o Wait at least 48 hours before sending a follow up email o Be sure you are using your OSU email o Faculty & Staff may not respond to non-university email addresses o Use a greeting at the beginning of every email & an appropriate signature – even in a chain email

o To discuss your goals o Major o Career o Extra-curricular o Deliberate about back-up majors or minors o Application Workshops – to assist with applying to our competitive majors o Questions o About scheduling o GE requirements o Pre-requisites o Provide referrals to tools around campus to ensure student success

§ Questions? Contact them at: § Monday – Thursday 8: 00 am – 6: 00 pm § Friday 9: 00 am-5: 00 pm § Hopewell Hall 136 § Phone: 740 -366 -9232

Ferdinand Avila-Medina Email: Avila-medina. 1@osu. edu Phone: 740 -366 -9247 Warner 238

§ Free programs and services to help students sharpen skills to be successful § Learning and study skills assessments, identify your learning style § Strategies make more efficient, effective learners § Student consultation on an individual or group basis § Assist with strategies on time management, test taking, defeating procrastination etc. FREE TO ALL STUDENTS!

The John L. and Christine Warner Library and Student Center, Room 211

§ Tutoring – sign up early! Requests currently done on-line on Tutoring website § Click here for more information on the tutoring center: http: //newark. osu. edu/students/support -services/tutoring-center/ § On-line tutoring through e-tutoring. org – did we mention this is 24/7 and FREE? !? ! § Testing space is available for students with documented disabilities, accommodations will be provided through the Office of Disability Services § Testing Center may be utilized by faculty for make-up exams

§ John L. and Christine Warner Library and Student Center, Room 226 § http: //newark. osu. edu/students/student-life/career-development/

FOCUS 2 Career Assessment What can I do with a major in… Interviewing skills Resources available within Career Development Job & Internship Board Career Fair Experiential Learning

§ Services are free to all OSU Newark and COTC students § They can help with: § Family Conflicts and Turmoil § Loss and Grief § Academic Pressures or Testing Issues § Relationship Issues § Depression § Sexual and/or Physical Abuse or Assault § and so much more… § http: //newark. osu. edu/students/student-life/counseling-services/ § Warner Center 226 § Phone: 740 -364 -9578

§ Provide accessibility to classes and college life § Send documentation for review § Timing is important – do not wait § Services based on a case by case situation § Learning, physical, psychological challenges § http: //newark. osu. edu/students/student-life/disability-services. html § 226 Warner Center § Phone: 740 -366 -9441

§ Ohio State Veterans Affairs Office – Michael Forrest – Program Director § Forrest. 73@osu. edu § 614 -282 -7047

§ Link to access the Code of Student Conduct - http: //newark. osu. edu/assets/newark/uploads/Student%20 Life/Handbook. pdf § You are responsible for knowing the Code, if you are not aware – it does not absolve you from being in violation

§ Benefits to getting involved on campus! § Learn and develop life-long skills and experiences § Have the opportunity to meet other students with shared interests § Helps build a sense of community § You do not have to live on campus to participate in campus events and most are FREE! http: //newark. osu. edu/students/student-life/student-involvement/ http: //newark. osu. edu/students/student-life/student-organizations. html

§ Meet with your Academic Advisor if needed § Call 740 -366 -9333 to schedule an appointment § Use all of the resources that are available to you, ask questions and get involved!