<p>Hi, I'm currently a freshman in UTD, in my first semester here. I've been having a hard time with classes so far, and currently have a 2.3 with midterm grades. I'm really scared about what to do, since I have a full-ride with an AES scholarship, and my grades have been so awful. I literally cannot afford to go to college if I lose my scholarship. I've made an appointment with the AES SOAR advisor on Tuesday, but who else can I ask for help? I've been so stressed out, and I really have no idea what to do. Currently, I have a C- in Calculus I and Government 2305, a C+ in Rhetoric, B- in Gen Chem I, and A+ for two one-hour classes. Is there a way that I can make up to a 3.0 by the end of the semester, or at least close to it? Is there a way to maintain my scholarship despite my completely awful grades? I've been trying to study, but I'm so stressed about my grades that I get distracted.</p>
<p>Im sorry to hear! </p>
<p>If stress is affecting your ability to study it is time to see a counselor. As a current UTD student you can see a counselor on campus for free.</p>
<p>UTD Counseling Center
Phone: 972-883-2575
Location: Student Services Building 4.600</p>
<p>Monday 8:30 am - 6 pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm</p>
<p>You will need to visit them in person to set up an appointment. They will have you complete intake paperwork on your visit to set up the appointment. </p>
<p>If the Counseling Center does not appeal to you, please consider Success Coaching. Success Coaching is for students looking for a personalized plan for studying, managing time, navigating the university, or just getting on the path to academic success will be able to meet with a success coach. </p>
<p>UTD Success Coaching
Phone: 972-883-6707
Location: Residence Hall North, room 2.006
Schedule an Appointment: [Schedule</a> an online appointment with UT Dallas Undergraduate Education Advising in Richardson, Texas](<a href=“http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30160334]Schedule”>http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30160334)</p>
<p>Please let your academic advisor know you are struggling when you schedule your spring 2014 classes. They need to know as much information as possible to help you! </p>
<p>You may also want to make contact with Courtney Brecheen. Courtney is the Assistant Dean in Undergrad Education. She is also in charge of the AES program.</p>
<p>Courtney Brecheen
972-883-6788
<a href=“mailto:courtneyb@utdallas.edu”>courtneyb@utdallas.edu</a>
FO 2.710</p>
<p>You will not immediately lose your scholarship if you complete fall 2013 was less than a 3.0. It is a process they give you several chances to get your GPA up! If you end the semester w/less than a 3.0 you will be placed on AES probation. During spring 2014, you will be required to work with a SOAR counselor to devise an academic plan. If at the end of spring 2014 your grades have improved you are off of AES probation. If at the end of spring 2014 your grades are below 3.0 you have one more chance! You will be asked to participate in a summer 2014 success program. If you decline the summer 2104 summer success program, your AES scholarship will be terminated. If you complete the summer 2014 success program and meet ALL AES requirements you keep the scholarship! If you do not meet all the requirements by the end of summer 2014, your AES scholarship will be terminated. </p>
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<p>Probation
Students who do not complete 15 unique UT Dallas credit hours and achieve a 3.0 GPA or better at the conclusion of each semester are placed on probation and required to participate in our AES Student Success Program.</p>
<p>Termination
AES students must achieve a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and complete a total of 30 unique UT Dallas credit hours each academic year. Students that do not meet both of these requirements are subject to termination. Prior to termination, each student will be given the opportunity to participate in the AES Summer Academic Progress Initiative (SAPI).</p>
<p>AES Student Success Program
The AES Student Success Program engages AES students who may not be on track to meet the AES academic requirements necessary to maintain their scholarship. At the conclusion of the fall and spring semesters, students who have not met the program academic requirements participate in the AES Student Success Program. The AES Student Success Program is a requirement for every student who does not meet the AES academic requirements at the conclusion of a semester.
In this program, students receive one-on-one attention from advisors in the Student Outreach and Academic Retention (SOAR) office to:
Create a personalized academic success plan
Learn about the helpful resources that are available on campus, such as the Student Success Center and Student Counseling Center
Discuss challenges and develop creative solutions </p>
<p>If students receive an AES probation notice, they must schedule to meet with a SOAR advisor prior to census day (the 14th day of classes) of the current semester.</p>
<p>Summer Academic Progress Initiative (SAPI)
Participating in SAPI allows students to utilize their AES scholarship during the summer semester to take the courses needed to meet the AES academic year requirements and maintain their scholarship.
Students must enroll in a minimum of nine UT Dallas hours. Courses are to be determined through consultation with the students academic advisor.
Students are required to meet with a SOAR advisor on a regular basis.
The summer semester will count as one semester towards overall scholarship eligibility.
Students who fail to meet all AES academic requirements at the conclusion of the summer semester will have their scholarships terminated</p>