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ACES' G.O.A.L.S. Program

GOALS: Growth Orientated Actions for Learning & Success

ACES students on Academic Notice (at the Storrs campus) are expected to participate in our GOALS Program, alongside their peers in Good Academic Standing also experiencing academic difficulties. This program encourages authentic goal creation and provides a community for students to achieve them, connecting students to campus resources and supporting them towards success. More information can be found in the Q&A below.

Students are placed on Academic Notice when their semester and/or cumulative GPAs are below 2.0.

You can view your GPAs on your unofficial transcript by following THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

To return to Good Academic Standing, you need to earn cumulative and semester GPAs of 2.0 or higher. ("Semester" GPA refers to your GPA in a fall or spring semester - summer and winter GPAs do not impact your academic standing.)

If your cumulative GPA cannot reach 2.0 in one semester, you must earn a semester GPA of 2.3 or higher to avoid being Subject to Dismissal.

You can read more about these polices HERE.

At the beginning of the semester, ACES students on Academic Notice are expected to: 

1. Attend ACES’ Academic Success Program’s beginning-of-semester event (Storrs students only). At this event, you will:
   - Learn about university policies regarding Academic Notice
   - Explore campus resources for academic and personal success
   - Complete your Academic Success Plan (ASP).
2. Meet with your academic advisor before the 10th day of the semester to adjust your course schedule, if needed.

If you do not attend the beginning-of-semester event (or are a regional campus student), you are responsible for completing your ASP on your own time and meeting with your advisor before the 10th day of the semester to discuss it, per university policy.

During the semester, ACES students on Academic Notice are expected to: 

1. Engage with ACES’ Academic Success Program by utilizing campus resources and completing mid-of-semester and end-of-semester reports (Storrs campus only). 
2. Be aware of important deadlines (course registration, withdraw deadline, etc.) 
3. Meet with your academic advisor mid-semester to discuss academic progress and next semester’s courses. 

If you experience any difficulties during the semester, please reach out to your academic advisor for support! 

There are several university policies that impact students on Academic Notice, with some of the most relevant described below: 

• Students cannot enroll in more than 14 credits per semester. 

• Students cannot Pass/Fail any courses, but students can withdraw from courses. 
• Holds may be placed on your account at the beginning of semester and mid-semester to ensure your compliance with university policy (e.g., completing your ASP, meeting with your advisor to discuss courses, etc.)

Additionally, students on Academic Notice are expected to: 

• Attend ACES' Academic Success Program's beginning of semester event, where you will complete your Academic Success Plan (ASP) and learn about university policies and resources (Storrs students only)
  • If you attend the event, you can also meet with your academic advisor before the 10th day of classes to adjust your courses, if needed.
  • If you do not attend the event (or are a regional campus student), you are required to complete your ASP on your own time and meet with your academic advisor before the 10th day of classes to further discuss.  
• Meet with your advisor mid-semester to discuss your academic progress and next semester’s courses. 

Yes. Students become “Subject to Dismissal” if they do not meet minimum academic standards - cumulative and semester GPAs of 2.0 or higher - for two consecutive semesters. ("Semester" refers to a fall or spring semester - summer and winter GPAs do not impact your academic standing.)

If you are on Academic Notice this semester, you already did not meet these standards for at least one semester. If you do not meet these standards again, you can be Subject to Dismissal. 

If you are on Academic Notice, there are two ways to avoid being Subject to Dismissal: 

1. Return to Good Academic Standing by earning qualifying grades this semester! (This occurs when you earn cumulative and semester GPAs of 2.0 or higher.) 
2. Earn a semester GPA of 2.3 or higher! If you earn a semester GPA of 2.3 or higher, regardless of your cumulative GPA, you cannot be Subject to Dismissal and will remain on Academic Notice until you earn cumulative and semester GPAs of 2.0 or higher. 

Overall, students on Academic Notice should strive for a fall/spring semester GPA of 2.3 or higher to raise your cumulative GPA and avoid being Subject to Dismissal. 

You can read more about these polices HERE. 

You can find GPA calculators on the AAC’s resource page HERE. 

You can review critical information for students Subject to Dismissal HERE. 

Tutoring Centers:
Q Center : For support in many “Q” courses – they offer individual tutoring and exam review sessions.

W Center : For support in all stages of the writing process.

Engineering Tutoring Center : For individual tutoring in various STEM/Engineering courses.

ECON Tutoring Center : For individual tutoring in introductory economics courses.

Supplemental Instruction : For group tutoring in selected courses. 

Additional Academic Resources:
UConn Connects : A mentorship program designed to support students’ academic and personal success – students are assigned a mentor and meet on a consistent basis throughout the semester.

Academic Achievement Center (AAC) : The AAC provides many academic resources, like Supplemental Instruction and UConn Connects. They also provide Student Coaching, which is not tutoring, but supports the development of “student skills” (e.g., study habits, time management, organization, etc.). They also offer various workshops throughout the semester. 

Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) : Students who have accommodations can work with CSD to ensure their accommodations are available each semester. 

Office Hours : Each course should have office hours available where you can speak with an instructor – please review your course syllabus for more information. 

Additional Personal Resources:
SHaW Mental Health : SHaW provides many mental health services, including individual appointments, group supports, and wellness activities. 

Dean of Students : The Dean of Students office supports students experiencing various difficulties and emergencies, including health emergencies, food insecurity, financial difficulties, and loss of family members.  Please visit the Dean of Students as soon as possible, if you are experiencing personal difficulties. 

Cultural Centers and Programs : UConn's Cultural Centers and Programs can provide affinity-based community and support.