Academic Notice – Eligible for ENG 101 or ENG 109
Previously "Academic Probation"You will be required to enroll in PSY 125 Psychology of Success. To complete registration, you can schedule an appointment with Academic Advising by calling 1-800-818-3434 or check the Academic Advising Website: https://www.middlesex.mass.edu/advising/
PSY 125: Psychology of Success (3 credits):
What does it mean to be successful? What do we contribute personally to our success?
Is success the same in our personal lives, at work, and at school? Can the factors
that bring us success in one aspect of our lives be utilized in another area? This
course is designed to help students develop greater success in college and in life.
Using guided journal writings, class activities, and focused conversations, students
will apply relevant psychological concepts and theories to gain more control over
experiences and outcomes in college and in life.
Academic Notice Frequently Asked Questions:
What is an “Academic Standing”?
Academic standings are assigned to students based on their cumulative grade point average (GPA). While “Cumulative” means including all the classes you have ever taken at MCC, only the highest grade earned for each class is included. Your cumulative GPA is calculated by multiplying the total number of credits you’ve earned by the total number value of your grades. Students in Good Standing maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0.
Why am I on Academic Notice?
Unfortunately, at the time of review, your cGPA fell below a 2.0. Your academic standing has been determined based on the chart below:
|
Credits Hours |
Good Standing |
Academic Watch Cumulative GPA |
Academic Notice Cumulative GPA |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Fewer than 17 credits |
2.0 |
Below 2.0 |
N/A |
|
17-34 credits |
2.0 |
1.8 or greater and below 2.0 |
Below 1.80 |
|
More than 34 credits |
2.0 |
N/A |
Below 2.0 |
*Credits Hours toward GPA include the credits for classes with letter grades (“A” through “F”); W’s are not included.
What do I need to do now that I am on Academic Notice?
It is very important for you to take steps to be more successful in your coursework. Once you are on Academic Notice, you have your next two enrolled semesters to raise your cumulative GPA to a level above probation. If you are unable to make that academic progress, you may be suspended from Middlesex for one semester.
The college has designed coursework to help you. There is a “hold” on your records to remind you to complete this course and will prevent you from registering for classes or making necessary changes to your schedule. Please be aware that when you enroll in your intervention course you can enroll in other classes too.
If you have any questions, please contact Kirsten Morrow, Assistant Director of Academic Progress and Retention.