We recommend all students closely monitor their academic progress to quickly improve poor academic performance. One way to monitor this is through your Mid-term Progress Report notification.
Academic Recovery Program
The Academic Recovery Program provides weekly support and skills training to help students improve study skills, understand time management, and create a graduation plan.
If you agree to work with the Student Success Team and can meet the criteria below, students on Academic Notice will be assigned priority registration (before the seniors). Students who are not on academic notice are also encouraged to work with the Student Success Team.
Recovery Program criteria:
- Meet with an Academic Case Manager before the term begins to determine your personalized course of action.
- Meet with a member of the Student Success Team once a week (45-60 min) for the first 8 weeks of the semester.
- Meet with your academic advisor for your major before registration to create an appropriate schedule for the upcoming term.
- Show us your personal scheduling calendar and your course grades if requested.
- Earn an average of C+ grades or higher before the registration period on your quizzes, assignments, and mid-terms for each course.
- Conduct yourself with professionalism.
Academic notice (probation) resources
No matter the situation that led to being put on academic notice, there are many ways you can make connections with staff, faculty and fellow students who may help you.
As a student on academic notice, the most important steps you can take are:
- Participate in the Academic Recovery Program (see details above).
- Gain as much information as possible about your individual academic situation. Email advising@chapman.edu or an Academic Case Manager.
- Add or drop classes as recommended.
- Make an appointment with your academic advisor or an Academic Case Manager.
- Utilize the resources listed below.
Your advisor will make recommendations based on your individual situation, which may include utilizing any or all of the following resources.
Tutoring, Learning, and Testing Center (TLT)
The Tutoring, Learning, and Testing Center provides tutoring for no additional fees in a variety of subjects. Students on academic notice are eligible for weekly 1:1 tutoring sessions (if we have a tutor for the subject needed). You can also take advantage of supplemental instruction in some courses.
Student Psychological Counseling Services (SPCS)
Student Psychological Counseling Services (SPCS) provide students with counseling services to help them function successfully in the academic environment.
Disability Services
The Disability Services office is designed to help students who have average or above average potential for learning and who exhibit severe difficulties in at least one academic area.
Services are only available after a student has registered and presents certified, current documentation of the disability from a medical or educational specialist.
Dean of Students
The staff of the Dean of Students Office are advocates for student learning. They will work with you to enhance your experience both inside and outside the classroom, and assist you when you are experiencing difficulties that might have a negative impact on your learning.
Courses Repeated for Higher Grades Policy
At Chapman, any undergraduate course numbered 100-499 at Chapman may be repeated to improve the grade.
- The lower grade remains on the record with a notation that the course has been repeated.
- Only the higher grade and credit are computed in the cumulative GPA (grade point average).
- To exercise this option, a student must repeat the same course at Chapman.
GPA Calculator
Using this GPA Calculator, your advisor will show you how your Chapman GPA was calculated, and how you can calculate your required GPA that will put you back in good standing. This tool is useful in calculating cumulative GPA.
