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

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. The Learning center Math and statistics tutoring Writing Tutoring
Galvin Hall Room 310
Monday – Thursday 9:00am-6:00pm; Fridays 9:00am-3:00pm
Walk ins, appointments, and after-hours tutoring available
Writing Tutoring
Help available for all types of writing projects
Assist writers at every stage of the writing process; brainstorming, constructing a thesis, organizing, drafting, revising and editing
Walk ins, appointments and referrals welcome
Galvin Hall 310

18. Don’t forget to use the library!
Can help with research and provide an array of resources in print and electronic formats
The Lima campus library has a conference room available for small groups, also equipped with a DVD/VCR and a whiteboard. This room can be reserved
Look into taking Arts&Sci 2120 and Arts&Sci 2121 – to learn some handy tips on improving your research skills and learn how to get the most out of your library

19. Lima counseling and consultation services
This resource is available to all Lima students
Services are FREE, confidential, and easy to schedule
Services include:
Consultations
Individual therapy
Academic probation consultations
Referrals

20. Lima Counseling and consultation services cont’d…
Here are some of the reasons people come to LCCS:
Depression
Anxiety and Test Anxiety
Panic
Learning Disorders
Academic Problems
Adjusting to the University/Homesickness
Alcohol/Drug Problems
Stress & Coping Skills
ADHD
Contact Samantha Haudenschield.11 or Gail Nelson.700 to schedule an appt
Galvin Hall Room 107

21. Career services
Provides students with access and training for internship search skills and advocates the campus wide job board
Feel free to schedule an individual appointment with Career Services to have your resume reviewed and brush up on job fair preparation strategies by ing
Galvin Hall Room 133

22. Career class
Consider taking this 2nd session course – ESCE 2271 (2 credit hours) Seminar: Self-Career Development
This course is designed to provide opportunities for self-exploration and skill development; exploration of and clarification of vocational and educational interests

23. Disability services
Provides and coordinates academic services to all students with disabilities enrolled at Lima
Services and accommodations that are offered include:
Extended time for exams
Distraction-reduced test environment
Textbooks on tape
Not-taking assistance
Testing on computer
Strategy counseling and referral to the Learning Center
Goal: assist individuals to increase their independence, to develop self-advocacy skills, and to maximize their potential
Student Services Center Room 154

24. Student wellness center
Student led program committed to empowering students to strive for balance and wellness
Services include:
Wellness coaching
Provide advice, teach skills, resources relating to concerns
FREE Peer-to-Peer Coaching Program to help students in any of the 9 dimensions of wellness
Financial advice
Coping strategies to deal with stress
Located in Galvin 107A
Visit them on Facebook: facebook.com/osulimaswc

25. Lima Campus Veterans Association club!
Veteran’s affairs
Group of military veterans and supporters from The Ohio State University at Lima
Provides student veterans support and access to resources
Provide campus and community service and social engagement opportunities to enrich the lives of current veterans and encourage veteran outreach
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Visit the Veteran Lounge Galvin Hall Room 204E
Consider joining the
Lima Campus Veterans Association club!

26. Student involvement
At The Ohio State University at Lima, students are offered opportunities for social, recreational, cultural, and educational growth. It is up to YOU whether or not to become involved
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!

27. Student conduct, what do you need to know?
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

28. Next steps Meet with your Academic Advisor if needed
Call to schedule an appointment
Office located in the Student Services Center
Use all of the resources available to you, ask questions and get involved!