Strategies for Getting Off Academic Probation and Back in Good Standing
at Peru State College (PSC)
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Contact your academic probation advisor:
o Schedule and fully participate in the required meetings
o Complete the Academic Success Plan and refer back to it throughout the semester
to stay on track and meet your goals
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Visit with your academic advisor if needed:
o Review your course schedule for the semester
o Determine if you have selected courses that you believe you will be successful in
o If possible, postpone courses that may be too challenging this semester
o Retake any courses that you failed or need a C- or better for your major
o Balance your course schedule to reflect a manageable work load for both your
school schedule and personal schedule
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Frequently reference any resources your professors make available:
o Refer to the course syllabi for class policies and requirements
o Log in to Blackboard for assignments, due dates, and grades
o Stay in contact with your professor(s) on a regular basis
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Use a planner:
o PSC provides a comprehensive calendar/student planner to students at no charge.
Visit the Center for Achievement and Transition Services (CATS) team to get
yours today
o Or purchase your own that fits your needs
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Take advantage of the additional resources PSC provides:
o Tutoring
o Counseling
o PSC Library
o ADA/Disability Services
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Officially withdraw from a course that you feel you may not be able to pass:
o See the academic calendar for official deadlines for withdrawing
o Visit with your academic advisor who can assist you in this process.
Note: Withdrawing from courses does affect your Financial Aid eligibility status
as does failing a course. Please visit with the appropriate Financial Aid
counselors with any questions you may have.
PSC is fully committed to providing probation students the support and resources
needed to return to good academic standing.