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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I go to receive help on taking exams?

The Counseling and Career Center offers weekly workshops on study skills and test taking through the Career and Learning Information Center and Student Development Classes. Student Development 110 is particularly helpful for taking exams and study skills. If a student needs further assistance, the student may arrange to meet with an advisor in the Academic Support Office, 2500 WSC. An appointment to meet with an advisor may be made by calling 422-2723.
Where can I go for tutoring help?

Volunteer tutors are available through the Center for Service and Learning, 2010 WSC. Certain departments also have tutoring available for their students. There is also a Writing Center located in 1010 JKHB and a Math Lab located in 159B TMCB.
How do I make an appointment with an Academic Support counselor?

Contact the Academic Support Office at 2500 WSC or call (801) 422 - 2723
I'm not doing well in my class. Can you help me?

The advisors in the Academic Support Office have handouts that can help you with study skills, time management, listening and note taking, reading skills, and test-taking skills. You can also contact the Center for Service and Learning for tutoring office for help. Student Development 110 can also help with these issues. The Career and Learning Information Center conducts workshops on a daily basis that address these issues, as well.
How do I remove my registration block?

Complete the "Academic Success Workbook" and "Faculty/Mentor Support form" available at the Academic Support Office located at 2500 WSC or from your College Advisement Center.

Students have until the 40th day of a semester or 20th day of a term to complete the process to have the block removed. The block will remain active if not removed by the specified date and prevents students from registering for future semesters or terms. Students who return to Good Standing after grade processing will have their block removed and will be able to register for future classes. Students remaining on Academic Warning or moving to Academic Probation after grade processing will need to complete the Workbook and Faculty/Mentor Support form before being allowed to register.
What GPA do I need to receive next semester to raise my cumulative GPA?

An advisor can help a student figure his or her GPA and tell the student what GPA is needed to raise the cumulative GPA. Remember, that during every enrollment, the minimum required GPA is 2.0 to avoid further academic action.

An online GPA Calculator is available to compute the GPA needed to raise a student.s cumulative GPA to at least 2.0.

Another GPA Calculator is available through AIM. Students must use their net id and password to access this site.
Do Incompletes ("I" grades) affect a student.s academic standing?

An "I" grade is calculated as a neutral grade for the length of the time designated in the student.s contract with the instructor. Within that time period, the "I" grade will neither lower nor raise a student's GPA. Upon completion of the course work stipulated in the contract, the new grade will be used to "re-compute" a student.s academic standing. If a student does not does not complete the course work stipulated in the contract within the designated period, the "I" changes to an "IE," which has the same value as a failing grade. The student.s academic standing will be determined for that semester or term using the failing grade.

For more information about "I" grades, please refer to the web site available through the University Records Office or contact the Office at B-150 ASB.

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