1. Midterm Check In

2. 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.

6. Dropping a course--
Friday October 28th—WAS the deadline to drop a course with a “W”
Monday November 28th—Deadline to drop a course with a “WP” or a “WF.”
Talk to your professor to see if they will allow you to drop with a WP.
A WF is an F on your transcript

8. I’m 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 UCA’s Writing Center are good places to start.
Get 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.

9. If you have problems..GET HELP!
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.
Writing Center
Tutoring Services
Office of Student Success—Peer Success Coaches
Departmental labs and tutors
Online help available in your MyUCA account in the “Student Resources” page under your MyUCA tab.

10. Dealing with personal issues or health concerns
Counseling Services (Student Health Center)
Disability Support Services (Student Health Center)
Student Health Services
Dean of Students

11. Grade Forgiveness….
I didn’t drop the class and it didn’t turn out the way I’d hoped.
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.

12. ~What’s next~ Registration for the next semester! Have you:
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!

17. Always be prepared…
Know when your Advance Registration date is, and meet with your Advisor 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 AAC website).
If you have chosen a major, live by the AMAP (Academic Map).
Know how many hours you need for your scholarship requirements.
Academic Advising Center no-show policy:
If you miss two appointments without notifying us your next opportunity to make an appointment will be after Advance Registration.

18. 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.

20. Registration reminders…
If you live in a residential college, you must 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, come to the Advising Center 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)!

21. Advance Registration Schedule
November 3- 8, 2016: SOPHOMORE classification students with 30 to 59 credit hours already earned. November 9- 14, 2016: FRESHMAN classification students with 29 or fewer hours ALREADY EARNED. *You can register anytime after your designated time up until the drop/add period ends in January.*

23. Mid-Term Check in Online Verification Form
TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR COMPLETION OF THE ONLINE MID-TERM WORKSHOP, YOU MUST COMPLETE THE “ONLINE MID-TERM CHECK IN VERIFICATION FORM” VIA THE LINK BELOW: VERIFICATION FORM