How to Stay OUT of Academic Trouble Lulin Zheng Counsellor . - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

How to Stay OUT of Academic Trouble Lulin Zheng Counsellor . Presented by the International Education Department

Langara’s Academic Policies…  Academic Standing  Academic Probation  Academic Suspension lz

Academic Probation  did not achieve the Minimum Academic Standard in a semester  grade point average (GPA) was less than 1.50 or,  more than one "F", "N" or "U" on a semester record or transcript  Academic Probation can be thought of as a warning .  What do you need to do?  Make an appointment to see Christine or Lulin about your Academic Plan  Talk to Celine, Brad or Teresa in the IE Office about your Study Permit* lz

Academic Suspension  When a student fails to achieve the Minimum Academic Standard in a semester immediately following a semester in which the student was on Academic Probation.  Students who are suspended can not study at Langara for 3 semesters  What do you need to do?  Make an appointment to see Christine or Lulin in the Counselling Office to develop an Academic Success Plan  Talk to Celine, Brad or Teresa in the IE Office about your Study Permit and your stay in Canada* lz

How to protect your GPA • Important dates • Withdraw from the courses

Seeking help  Instructors  Writing center at the Library ( one on one tutoring/workshop)  Librarians at the library for help in doing research  There are many services and supports on campus that will help you achieve your goals  All are free and provide assistance in a variety of areas

Counselling  Room B111, Mon-Thurs, 8:30am-5:30pm; Fri, 8:30am-4:00pm  The Counselling Dept supports students:  Academic success  Personal well-being  Explore career options  Student Success workshops  Make an appointment to see a counsellor for a confidential one-on-one meeting  International student counsellor:  Christine Peterson  Lulin Zheng lz

Health Services  B101, Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4:00pm (closed 12-1pm)  You can make an appointment to see a:  doctor  nurse  psychologist  psychiatrist  After hours assistance, you can contact Campus Security* lz

Thank you Questions?