1. General Information & Resources to Improve Success OSU Newark
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General Information & Resources to Improve Success
OSU Newark

2. 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

3. 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)

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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)

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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.

12. 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

13. 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)

14. 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
Be sure you are using your OSU
Faculty & Staff may not respond to non-university addresses
Use a greeting at the beginning of every & an appropriate signature – even in a chain

15. 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

16. The Many Resources at OSU…

17. OSU Newark fees & deposits
Questions? Contact them at:
Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 6:00pm
Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Hopewell Hall 136
Phone:

18. Learning Skills Specialist
Ferdinand Avila-Medina
Phone:
Warner 238

19. How DO you learn? Want to find out?
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!

20. Reach out to a retention coordinator!
Jamie White is the Retention Coordinator at Newark
Helps connect students with the necessary resources for them to be successful in college
Assists students on probation meet their academic goals
A good place to go when students aren’t sure where to start in order to help them be successful
To schedule an appointment, call or
Her office is located in Founders Hall 2081

21. Don’t forget to use the library!
Check out a laptop computer to use in our wireless environment, work in one of our study rooms, or meet together in spaces designed for group collaboration
The library delivers the full gamut of library resources and services including but not limited to reference service, library instruction, collaboration areas, interlibrary loan, reserves, laptop computers and database access

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

23. Helpful hints
Tutoring – sign up early! Requests currently done on-line on Tutoring website
Click here for more information on the 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

24. Office of student life

25. CAREER DEVELOPMENT
John L. and Christine Warner Library and Student Center, Room 226

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

27. Counseling services
Services are FREE to all OSU Newark and COTC students
Students get 10 FREE sessions per year
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…
Warner Center 226
Phone:

28. Disability services 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
226 Warner Center
Phone:

29. Veterans’ services
Ohio State Veterans Affairs Office – Michael Forrest – Program Director
For information on the Veterans’ Counseling Services
services.html

30. Student conduct, what do you need to know?
Link to access the Code of Student Conduct -
You are responsible for knowing the Code, if you are not aware – it does not absolve you from being in violation

31. Student involvement 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!

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