General Information & Resources to Improve Success Academic Standing General Information & Resources to Improve Success

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

Requirements to be a pre-major in SHRS Current OSU students must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA Typically the average admitted GPA is higher than a 3.0 Complete prerequisite courses with a C- or higher Observation/Shadowing hours (varies by program)

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

Academic Action Program Action Consequences could be Academic Warning, Academic Probation, and/or Academic Dismissal – which all go on your permanent record Probation for the university Less than a 2.0 GPA Schedule will be locked Cannot add/drop a class until the lock is removed 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 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 Consequences could be Program Probation and/or Program Dismissal – which do not go on your permanent record Department action – not university action May still be in good standing for the university *Assigned at the discretion of the academic unit Less than a 2.5 GPA May not be eligible to apply to SHRS major Schedule will be locked Cannot add/drop a class until the lock is removed 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

Academic Warning Consequence goes on Academic Record Typically for First Term Students who have below a 2.0 OSU GPA 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

Academic Probation Consequence goes on Academic Record Cumulative GPA is below a 2.0 Two E’s or an EN letter grade – are automatically placed on Academic Probation* Any rank can get this consequence Students can only schedule 15 credit hours If no improvement for the next semester students can get Academically Dismissed from OSU *SHRS Policy

Academic Dismissal Consequence goes on Academic Record 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 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) If you return to Ohio State, you will need to be reinstated Each school has different requirements for reinstatement (please contact the school that you are hoping to return to for more information)

Program Probation Consequence does not go on Academic Record, because you are still in good standing for the university however not competitive for SHRS majors Cumulative GPA is within a 2.0-2.5

Program Dismissal Can only be Programmatically Dismissed from SHRS if you were previously on Program Probation at any time. Your cumulative GPA should improve to above a 2.5 to be competitive for SHRS majors. 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 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

Grade Forgiveness 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 Grade Forgiveness allows a student to re-take up to 3 classes of course work to try and earn a higher grade.

Grade Forgiveness cont’d… Students must petition to repeat a course using grade forgiveness Petitions are due by the 4th Friday of the semester you would be re-taking the course If approved, after completing the 2nd 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 Students are able to use grade forgiveness regardless of grade earned in class Keep in mind that if a student earns a lower grade for the 2nd attempt, the 2nd grade counts, not the higher grade

Helpful tips for you Contact your instructor immediately if… You will miss class for any reason (Student Athlete, if you’re sick, family emergency etc.) You do not understand the material/assignment – go to Office Hours Be aware of the drop deadlines Friday of the 4th week is the last day to drop a course without a “W” for Autumn/Spring Semester Friday of the 10th week is the last day to drop an Autumn/Spring Semester course without petitioning. After the 10th Friday of the current term, you have made a commitment to complete the course. Contact the Student Financial Aid Office if you drop below “full-time status”(12 credit hours) 614-292-0300

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

Meet with an Advisor To discuss your goals Major Career Extra-curricular Deliberate about back-up majors or minors Application Workshops – to assist with applying to our competitive majors Questions About scheduling GE requirements Pre-requisites Provide referrals to tools around campus to ensure student success Please call the Student Services Office at 614.292.1706 to schedule an appointment with your Academic Advisor

The Many Resources at OSU…

…are at your fingertips OSU is a large campus that has many opportunities and experiences available to students However, many students do not know what is available to them as OSU can be a difficult place to navigate Some of the resources and offices that offer services to students include…:

OSU Library System http://library.osu.edu The Library System consists of the Main Library and a number of departmental libraries and other special collections (including the Prior Health Sciences Library) The Thompson (Main) Library was recently renovated! Places to study: There are 1,800 study seats throughout the building A few places to check out include: Group Study Rooms (west): Work together on your project Quiet Study Rooms: Rooms 440, 445, 450, 455 Computers: There are more than 230 computers for public use located throughout the building Wireless Access: OSU Wireless is available in most public areas, and will be expanded through the library in the coming weeks Cafe: The Berry Cafe is located on the Neil Avenue (west) side of the building OSU is a member of OhioLINK, a statewide library and information network linking the major academic and community college libraries in Ohio, plus the State Library System http://library.osu.edu OSU Library System

Student Service Center (SSC) The SSC is the customer service center for Student Financial Aid, the University Bursar, and the University Registrar. Keep in close contact with the SSC about your financial information. Their number is 614.292.0300 Student Financial Aid – consists of scholarships, grants, loans and part-time employment University Bursar – bills and collects tuition, fees, campus housing, and other university- related charges University Registrar – maintains all class registration and class scheduling on campus, provides official transcripts, processes transfer credit, and coordinates testing for credit and placement Helpful information: If your fees (tuition) aren’t paid by the 2nd Friday, then you have to petition to have classes re-added through the SSC In addition, if an outstanding financial obligation (fees, tuition, room & board, parking tickets, health center fines, library fines) to the University is past due, a hold can be placed on a student’s account to prevent you from registering for classes, receiving grades, ordering a transcript, or receiving a diploma ALWAYS complete the FAFSA by the federal deadline: February 1st http://ssc.osu.edu Bursar – they also process student refunds, oversee the Perkins/Health Professions promissory notes and exit interviews.

Younkin Success Center This Center is located at 1640 Neil Ave. It houses several student services centers: Career Connection (2nd Floor) Counseling and Consultation Services (4th Floor) Student Athlete Support Services Office (3rd Floor) Walter E. Dennis Learning Center (2nd Floor)

Career Counseling and Support Services 2nd Floor, Younkin Success Center Discuss majors and career options (career and life planning) Get help with resume writing and interviewing techniques Learn about internships, graduate school, or professional school Jump-start your job and/or internship search You can schedule an appointment with a career counselor, and they also have walk-in hours http://careerconnection.osu.edu

Counseling & Consultation Services 4th Floor, Younkin Success Center Provides counseling and consultation services to currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students at OSU and their spouses/partners Offers brief counseling and therapy to help students address personal, academic, and/or career concerns Provide limited psychiatric services (prescriptions for mental-health conditions) Both individual and group counseling is available http://ccs.osu.edu

Student Athlete Support Services (SASSO) 3rd Floor, Younkin Success Center Assists all student athletes with the development of well-balanced lifestyles Informs and introduces all student athletes to the vast resources within the Department of Athletics and University communities Encourages compliance with NCAA, Big Ten Conference, and University academic eligibility requirements, policies, and procedures http://sasso.osu.edu

Dennis Learning Center 2nd Floor, Younkin Success Center Provides students of all backgrounds with strategies for college success that will enable them to enter, excel in, and complete their college education Some examples of workshops and classes they offer: Keys to Strategic, Confident Test-Taking (Test Anxiety) Preparing Papers and Speeches Stress Less: Tips for Building Academic Confidence and Resilience EDEPSY1259: Individual Learning and Motivation: Strategies for Success in College http://dennislearningcenter.osu.edu

University Exploration Exploration is an academic program designed specifically to help students explore majors and minors at Ohio State that will meet your needs Students cannot obtain a degree in Exploration Research a Plan B Begin researching now! Exploration Advising Office Located in 352 Denney Hall Please call 614.292-0646 to schedule an appointment with an Advisor http://exploration.osu.edu/

Math/Stats Learning Center The MSLC provides undergraduate students taking Math or Statistics courses with free tutoring, review of materials, and workshops For tips on how to study for math, review the resources on the math department’s website https://mslc.osu.edu/

Chemistry and Other Tutoring Options The Celeste 170 Learning Resource Center is available for assistance in General chemistry courses, The General Chemistry Help Room is open from Monday – Friday 8:00 - 5:00 during Fall and Spring Semesters. The Help Room is usually staffed with 5-6 teaching assistants for assistance with Chemistry courses from 1110 and 1210-1220. There is absolutely no charge for getting help in the Learning Resource Center -- just stop by Website: https://chemistry.osu.edu/undergraduate/lrc Other Tutoring links: https://housing.osu.edu/resources/tutoring-in-the-residence-halls1/ http://younkinsuccess.osu.edu/tutoring/

Undergraduate Research Office The Undergraduate Research Office (URO) helps students pursue research opportunities at The Ohio State University, a top public research institution Research can be conducted independently, as part of a team, in collaboration with faculty, here at the university or elsewhere Please refer to the website for specific details http://undergraduateresearch.osu.edu/index.htm

The Writing Center Offers free help with writing at any stage of the writing process for any member of the University community in any class! They offer help with: Citations Drafting and Style Editing Provides a list of resources with writing handouts and web links on their website The Writing Center does not proofread, but it does have a list of proofreaders if you would like to pay for this service 4132 Smith Lab http://cstw.osu.edu

Student Health Center The Wilce Student Health Center (aka, Student Health Services) provides a variety of health care services to the student population: Medical treatment for injuries and illness Women’s services Optometry Dentistry Pharmacy All students enrolled at OSU are eligible to use the health service, regardless of insurance coverage. (Services will be billed to your insurance) http://shc.osu.edu

Student Wellness Center Provides services to students in the forms of: Prevention Education Health promotion The staff is comprised of health educators and wellness coordinators, not doctors or nurses Services include: The Condom Club Anonymous HIV testing and counseling Health risk appraisal Nutrition counseling Financial counseling and education Moonlight madness late night events http://swc.osu.edu

Student Advocacy Center Help students resolve problems and answer questions Offer support and direct students to appropriate staff and departments Provide general guidance to University policies and procedures http://studentaffairs.osu.edu/advocacy/ 001 Drackett Tower

Office for Military and Veterans Services Offers comprehensive services for Veterans and students using Veteran’s or Military Benefits 185 Student Academic Services (SAS) Building 281 W. Lane Ave. 614.247.VETS (8387) or milvets@osu.edu Offers assistance with monitoring benefits, finding resources, transitioning to campus, etc http://veterans.osu.edu/

Office of Student Life Disability Services Services offered: Alternative media services Assistive technology training center Counseling services Adaptive transportation Exam accommodation Temporary accommodation and services ASL interpreting for campus events Note-taking assistance References for learning disability testing http://www.ods.ohio-state.edu 098 Baker Hall, 113 W. 12th Ave

Off-Campus Student Services Provides programs and services to meet the needs of off-campus and commuter students Provides resources for off-campus housing Addresses the needs of those students who wish to live and engage in the University District and local community http://offcampus.osu.edu/

Ohio Union The Union houses several campus offices and organizations for student involvement: Buck-ID Student organizations D-tix (discount tickets) Greek life Campus events General meeting space Dining Undergraduate Student Government (USG) OUAB—Ohio Union Activities Board http://ohiounion.osu.edu/

Office of Student Life Access various student affairs resources Houses the Code of Student Conduct http://studentaffairs.osu.edu

Next Steps Meet with your Academic Advisor if needed Call 614.292.1706 to schedule an appointment Use all of the resources that are available to you, ask questions, and get involved!