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Information 101

Information 101. What you need to k now ! Gpa + Academic standing Informed decisions Next steps. What is my GPA?. Degree Progress Report. Transcript (on WISER). Academic Standing. CLA Dean’s List: 9 credits/ 3.2 (varies by college) Good Standing Alert Warning Probation

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Information 101

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  1. Information 101 What you need to know! Gpa + Academic standing Informed decisions Next steps

  2. What is my GPA? Degree Progress Report Transcript (on WISER)

  3. Academic Standing • CLA Dean’s List: 9 credits/ 3.2 (varies by college) • Good Standing • Alert • Warning • Probation • Extended Probation • Suspension • Dismissal http://www.umb.edu/academics/undergraduate/office/policies.html

  4. GPA Calculation http://www.umb.edu/students/registrar/grading.html

  5. How is GPA calculated? Multiplythe grade points for each course by the number of credit hours each course is worth. The resulting value is referred to as “Quality Points” Addtogether earned quality points for all courses completed in a semester Dividethe sum by the total number of completed semester credit hours Credit Hours Grade (Equivalent) Quality Pts 3 x C- (1.7) = 5.1 3 x B- (2.7) = 8.1 3 x C- (1.7) = 5.1 3 x C- (1.7) = 5.1 TOTAL: 1223.4 23.4 (Quality Pts) ÷ 12 (credit hrs) = 1.95  semester GPA

  6. GPA Calculator • UC Berkley • http://academicservices.berkeley.edu/advising/resources/gpa/ • Bridgewater State University • http://www.bridgew.edu/aac/gpa_calculator.cfm • http://www.bridgew.edu/aac/gpa_calculator_target.cfm *Note: These calculators are for estimating purpose only.

  7. Pass/Fail Grading Option Pass = P (not in GPA) Fail = 0 (in GPA) Things to consider: Talk to instructor re: passing Some majors/minors don’t allow P/F: CHECK!!! Declare P/F via WISER Max of 8, 1 per semester (use with caution) http://www.umb.edu/students/registrar/regulations/pass-fail.html

  8. “P” with Pass/Fail With Letter Grade With Pass/Fail ENGL 101: C MATH 115: C PHIL108: C PSYCH100: D Semester GPA: 1.75 ENGL101: C MATH115: C PHIL108: C PSYCH100: P Semester GPA: 2.0

  9. Course Withdrawal • Withdrawal= W on transcript (not in GPA) • Student pays for the class Things to consider: • Talk to instructor • Talk to advisor • May affect financial aid: CHECK!!! • Declare W via WISER http://www.umb.edu/students/registrar/regulations/withdraw.html

  10. “F” Pass/Fail vs. “W” “F” with Pass/Fail With Withdrawal ENGL 101: C MATH115: C PHIL108: F PSYCH100: C Semester GPA: 1.5 ENGL 101: C MATH115: C PHIL108: W PSYCH100: C Semester GPA: 2.0

  11. Incomplete INC + 1 year = IF = F http://www.umb.edu/students/registrar/regulations/incomplete.html

  12. Repeat Policy • Max of 4 courses • Old and new grade appear on transcript • Only the new grade counts towards GPA calculation • Credit is only earned once • Can not retake a course if youhave already passeda more advanced course (can not repeat SPAN 101 after passing SPAN102) http://www.umb.edu/academics/undergraduate/office/policies.html

  13. Resources • Academic Support Services- CC-1-1300 • Subject tutoring, Math Resource Center, Reading, Writing, & Study Strategy Center, & Skills Workshops • Counseling Center- Quinn- 2- 39 • Health Center- Quinn- 2- 40 • Ross Center- CC- UL- 240 • Career Services- CC- 1- 1300

  14. Financial Aid • Students must make “Satisfactory Academic Progress” to keep their financial aid • 2.0 or better GPA required after year 2 • Must complete 67% of attempted courses • Appeal process available to students who do not meet SAP. Contact financial aid @ 617. 287. 6300 or CC- 4- 4300.

  15. Next Steps 1. Attend Information 101 Session 2. Meet with an advisor and make a plan Declared: Ana Ketler @ ana.ketler@umb.edu Undeclared: Kate Hartnett @ kate.hartnett@umb.edu Donna Poyant @ donna.poyant@umb.edu Shiho Shinke @ shiho.shinke@umb.edu 3. Implement plan

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