Academic Probation Policy

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Does being on Academic Warning affect my financial aid?

   The UHMC Academic Probation Policy is separate and distinct from the Financial Aid satisfactory academic progress policy. You will want to check with Financial Aid for specifics on your standing.

2. I already completed my requirements with the Financial Aid Office for getting below a 2.0.

   The UHMC Academic Probation Policy is separate and distinct from the Financial Aid satisfactory academic progress policy. The requirements for both policies must be fulfilled.

3. What are the requirements for being on Academic Warning?
   You have two requirements:
   1. Complete 3 Life Skills assessments
   2. Raise your GPA above 2.0 before next semester

   If you receive less than a 2.0 semester GPA this semester, you will be placed on Academic Probation.

4. What does “cumulative” mean?

   Your cumulative grade point average is your overall grade point average over your entire academic career at UHMC (even if you just took one class twenty years ago, it counts toward your cumulative GPA).

5. I can’t figure out how to do my Life Skills assessments.
   • If you are having specific questions about the website, your username, or the lessons themselves, please contact Life Skills web support directly: e-mail lssupport@usafunds.org or call (800) 766-0084 between 8 am and 8 pm Eastern time. After these hours, support is available at techs@geolearning.com or (866) 692-8628.
   • If you need help with the act of completing your assessments and/or need help with computers, please set up an appointment with Melissa, Retention Coordinator (984-3539) or the Educational Opportunity Center (984-3286).
6. Who do I contact if I have questions or concerns?

   I suggest you contact your teachers to see where you stand grade-wise in each of your classes before the semester gets closer to finals time. If you need to raise your grade, ask what you can do to get a B or A or something higher than a C. If you need help calculating the grades you will need to earn to raise your GPA to 2.0, please contact Melissa at 984-3539 or a counselor (984-3306) for assistance.