MIDTERM IS A GOOD TIME TO ASSESS HOW CLASSES ARE GOING

• “To drop or not to drop, that is the question.”• When should I drop a class?

• If you know you are failing and do not think you will pass the class, it is time to DROP.

• How do I know my chances of passing?• Consult your syllabus: how many tests, assignments,

etc. remain? If you do well on them, how much will your grade improve?

• Ask your professor! • GPA calculator.

• If you have been marked “at risk” for a course, please visit with your professor during office hours to discuss the best course of action or see an advisor.

DROPPING A COURSE

• Friday, November 10th - Deadline to drop a course with a “W” from Aug. 24 – Dec. 15 classes.

• After this date, only grades of A, B, C, D, F will be given.

• The Advising Center in Harrin Hall is taking drop-ins for the purpose of signing drop forms after this meeting and all day tomorrow 8 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. An appointment is not necessary to drop a course (we have drop forms available).

• If you are concerned about your scholarships and financial aid status, please talk to Financial Aid before dropping a class.

IíM STICKING LIKE GLUE

• I’m not dropping the class, so what’s the best way to pass?

• Get help: Academic Success Center in the Library (FREE!) or the Center for Writing and Communication are good places to start.

• Find a study buddy!• Try to assess your challenges:

• If you do poorly on tests, but have a project/paper coming up, make sure you put a lot of effort into it.

• Poor test taker? Go to the Tutoring Center: get help refining your study skills!

• Academic Success Workshops.

IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMSÖGET HELP!

• Be proactive and communicate!• At the first sign of a problem you should immediately:

• Talk to your instructor.• Make an appointment with your academic advisor.• Connect with campus resources.

• Center for Writing and Communication• Tutoring Services• Office of Student Success—Peer Success Coaches• Counseling Center (in Student Health Building)• Departmental labs and tutors• Online help available in your MyUCA account in the

“Student Resources” page under your MyUCA tab.

HOW TO APPROACH YOUR INSTRUCTOR

• Send them an email or drop-in during their office hours.

• Explain that you are concerned about your grade and would like to discuss your options.

• Be prepared to discuss what YOU are willing to do to bring your grade up (go to tutoring, re-do assignments for extra practice, create a study group, etc.)

• Ask what are some traits of successful students in that class?

DEALING WITH PERSONAL ISSUES OR HEALTH CONCERNS

• Counseling Services (Student Health Center)

• Disability Support Services (Student Health Center)

• Student Health Services

• Dean of Students

GRADE FORGIVENESSÖ.

• GRADE FORGIVENESS: You may repeat up to four classes for which you have earned an “F,” a “D,” or a “WF” grade (some restrictions apply).

• Note: Forgiveness applies to first 4 classes retaken.

• The grade you make the 2nd time is the grade that is counted toward your GPA!

• The course must be retaken at UCA to count for Grade Forgiveness.

- POLL -

• How many of you have:

• Met with your advisor?• Have an appointment scheduled with your

advisor?• Know how to find out who your advisor is?• Plan to make an appointment with your advisor

ASAP?!

• Don’t know how to make an appointment? • Let us show you!

ALWAYS BE PREPAREDÖ

• Know when your Advance Registration date is, and meet with your academic advisor before that date to have your hold removed.

• Have an idea of what you want to take (see CORE check sheet in your Bear book or on the Advising website) uca.edu/advising

• If you have chosen a major, live by the AMAP (Academic Map).

• Know how many hours you need for your scholarship requirements.

• AAC No-Show Policy:• If you miss two appointments without notifying us in advance,

your next opportunity to make an appointment will be after Advance Registration is over.

WHAT ABOUT YOUR MAJOR?

• Do you have a major?• You must declare a major after 27 hours.

• Are you in the wrong major?• Career Services, Bernard Hall

• Academic Maps and Departmental Websites• Student organizations

REGISTRATION REMINDERSÖ

• If you live in a residential college, you should take TWO RC courses next semester!

• You must take an FYS (First Year Seminar) if you haven’t taken one.

• Make sure you don’t have other holds on your account ($ owed, parking tickets, etc.)

• If you don’t know how to check holds, speak up and we will show you.

• Directions for registration are in your Bear Book and on the Advising Center website (as well as a CORE check sheet, course descriptions, and much, much more)!

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1 DOES THE NEW BEAR BOOK HAVE INSTRUCTION ON HOW TO REGISTER?Whitney Johnson, 10/24/2017

2 Yes, pages 18 and 19Jennifer Ruud, 10/24/2017

REGISTRATION SCHEDULE

OCTOBER 30 – NOVEMBER 2, 2017:SENIOR classification students with 90 or more credit hours already earned, POST BACCALAUREATE students, and GRADUATE students only.

NOVEMBER 3 – NOVEMBER 8, 2017:JUNIOR classification students with 60 to 89 credit hours already earned.

NOVEMBER 9 – NOVEMBER 14, 2017:SOPHOMORE classification students with 30 to 59 credit hours already earned.

NOVEMBER 15 – NOVEMBER 20, 2017:FRESHMAN classification students with 29 or fewer hours already earned.

LOOKING UP CLASSES & REGISTRATION DEMONSTRATION