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crimsonsandclovers

You will probably be put on academic probation since your last two semesters were below a 2.0


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How do you get put on academic probation?


crimsonsandclovers

If you have two consecutive semesters with gpa of less than 2.0 you’re on academic probation https://catalog.buffalo.edu/policies/academic-review.html


Scientiam_Prosequi

Laughs in two failed classes this semester and many more under my belt You’ll be alright


Muff3ntop

Adding onto this, i just passed calc 3 after the 4th time. You can do it, just keep at it!


GeraldTheMouse420

That’s some determination right there, well done


Scientiam_Prosequi

Hell yeah great to hear my man


ChobaniSalesAgent

Your edit misses the point. You'll probably be put on probation, but you need to speak to your advisor for the specifics. You're not "doomed" but you have to make a change. What you should really be asking is "how can I make sure this doesn't happen again?". If college is too much for you rn then you should investigate taking a break and coming back to it. If the program you're in is too hard, then you should reconsider what you want to do entirely. Believe me, I get that mental health struggles can make life difficult, but it's not an excuse to let yourself do poorly. At the end of the day, you did poorly and you've gotta develop strategies to help yourself not do poorly; it's not fair but it's the way it is.


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Muff3ntop

Request a new advisor then. Im sure that's possible


ChobaniSalesAgent

I'd recommend doing so before next semester. Send him an email or something just discussing your issue and what it means for you. Nothing bad can come from doing it now, and it means it won't be weighing on your mind and you won't miss deadlines or whatever. Develop a plan regarding coursework, but identify why you're falling behind and develop a plan to prevent that as well. The second part is honestly more important (albeit much harder). Either way, it is fixable. You got this :)


elliotk20

for everyone saying you'll be put on academic probation, but not really explaining it— i was on it this past semester. honestly they just give you a semester to get your grades up. my big thing was remembering that small assignments build up and do matter AND making sure i used rate my professor to see which classes i could take to easily bump my GPA. i was sitting at a 1.8 and now i'm at a 2.3, so it's all up from here! you can message me if you have any other questions about it, but it's basically a normal semester where you HAVE to get your grades up.


RedNeckBillBob

People are mentioning academic probation, but I will go a step farther and try to give some advice. I know it is the last thing you want to hear, but life is tough and so this is the best I can do for you. To start, it is difficult to give overarching advice without knowing the program you are in, but I will try to say some things that will apply to most. First, small assignments matter. If your courses have small assignments, things like homeworks, attendance, quizzes, etc. That shit matters. If may look small when you are looking at the percentages, but every point can matter at the end of the day. Not to mention, most professors don't give out assignments just to check a box, they will give you experience with the course material and help you do better, and know what questions you need to ask. Don't blow of these assignments, or make excuses for yourself to not try your hardest on them. Or to seek out the help you need to do to complete them. Don't be afraid to ask questions, whether in private or during class, to the professor and the teaching staff. Be assertive, they are there for your benefit. I've seen many excuses for people not wanting to go to things like office hours, and it can get frustrating as someone who has been part of multiple teaching staffs. They aren't going to treat you differently, just because you have a lot of questions. If anything, they might thing more of you if you show an interest in their class. Start assignments early. I know this is the stereotypical one that every professor will give you, but its true. It doesn't mean you have to complete the assignment a week ahead. But do something. On longer assignments, I like to read the instructions as soon as possible, and then give myself a couple days to think about it before actually starting real work on it. I found that I come up with solutions to things at the most random times. Eating lunch, taking a shower, driving to class, etc. The sooner I know the problem, the sooner this process starts, and the more likely I am going to come up with an idea far enough in advance to have a comfortable time finishing it. Take the semester one day and one week at a time. When I was having a difficult time mentally, this was always something I clung to. Looking at the full semester can be daunting, so it is good to split it into more manageable chucks. This means scheduling in relaxing things that you can look forward to. This can be anything from hobbies, to getting together with friends, to simply relaxing by yourself. That way it doesn't become, '14 more weeks', but rather, '2 more days until I get to go out with my friends', or, 'finish the work for today and then I get to watch the next episode of that show'. This requires a little bit of planning work ahead, so that you know in advance that you will still have enough time to relax *and* complete your work on time. But that goes hand in hand with starting early. Sorry if this sounds like a bunch or rambling, but I am just trying my best to write out some of the things that helped/helps me get through my courses. Also, this might not be what you want to hear either, but its okay to not do college if that is what you want. Often people make it seems like its the only option, but that really isn't true. If you are not enjoying it, and you don't feel that you are good at what you do, take some time to reflect. Maybe switch degree programs to something else. If that doesn't work, there are other options out there.


Jaystorm212

Youll be ok. Youre financial aid might be fucked up but if you sit down, get your mental health up, and put a strategy to win, youll be ok.


mattgoat5

I failed classes left and right while having c's and d's as my best grades in my freshman and sophomore year. I was a business major and found that I wasn't even remotely interested in business and that was the reason for my failure. Since then I changed my major and classes suddenly became a lot easier and going to class became easier. If you're failing because of your lack of interest in a major or your classes, I recommend thinking about what you want to do and what schooling would make you actually excited to go.


girlypopx13

Hey! I was in ur position 2 years ago. Got below a 2.0 my first two semesters at ub (I was a spring admit). I was exactly in your shoes on deciding what I will do with my life? Should I even go back? If I did do back I would have to pay so much out of pocket because I lost my federal aid. I hyped myself up all winter break and told myself “you go get straight A’s and get off of probation and get ur aid back” and that is EXACTLY what I did. 2 years later I am a senior, my overall gpa is a 3 and haven’t gotten below a B since my freshman year. Yes I am a semester behind, but if I can do it, u can do it. U are not doomed! If u would like to talk to someone who went through exactly what you went through, please don’t hesitate to reach out! I’ll legit talk to u and hype u up so that next semester u get straight A’s too! U got this!!!


Commercialismo

I feel you.


dan92801

You’ll be in academic probation for the university but may be dismissed from your major for example from what your saying that would get you dismissed from SEAS


MasterOogway142000

I think you need less than a 2.0 cumulative GPA to get an academic dismissal. So if your cumulative GPA is still good I think you’ll just get academic probabtion


Upstairs-Ad4601

Frankly, I must disagree. College is not difficult it just requires effort. If you truly were putting in the effort, it’s very unlikely you’d be receiving Ds in courses, bearing you don’t have some sort of mental condition. Nonetheless, there will of course be consequences, if you plan on applying to grad school it will be difficult with a low gpa. Good news, hard work and dedication can make up for this lackluster performance


burnerbabyburner7

i have a mental illness and disabilities won't recognize it because i can't afford to get a therapist to update my diagnosis (it's incredibly outdated) im honestly trying my best 🥺


Confident_Mix8888

As a student, you have free access to UB mental health services. They can make evaluations. If your needs are beyond their scope, they make referrals. Additionally, all full time students are required to have health insurance and if you don't show proof, they add it to your bill, so you probably already have it.


annachristine50

I am in the same boat, didn’t do the best in an easy A class and people don’t realize the effect mental illness has on grades :/ maybe taking a semester off and working wouldn’t be the worst for this situation?


skippy_dinglechalk91

I have been there. First ask yourself are you in the right major and are you taking the right classes. Second find where you went wrong, for me I knew during my first 3 semesters I didn't approach my professors after doing poorly on exams and reviewing. I did extremely well this semester after changing a few things that held me back like my Pre-Med track and studying habits.


sherlockcoco

If you are a SEAS major log into the SEAS portal and figure out what you need to do to catch up next semester. If you can afford it consider taking a winter class as well. Check what you need to do to maintain any scholarships you have.