Support for Students on Academic Probation

Pathways to Success

If you’ve been struggling academically and find yourself on academic probation, help is available!

Receiving a notice of academic probation can be a huge blow to your confidence. Although, it can also have serious academic and financial consequences; fortunately, it doesn’t have to signal the end of your college career. Many factors can lead to academic probation, and there are a variety of ways you can improve your academic performance and successfully earn your degree.
There are many resources designed to help you get back on track, and you can explore this gateway to those resources along with advice from your peers and UIC alumni who are now transition coaches!
Sarai R

It’s important to identify why exactly you’re struggling (mental health, finances, time management, wrong major, etc) in order to ensure that in the following semesters, you don’t fall back into the same habits. Also, it’s important to not hold yourself back from certain opportunities because of your GPA.

Sarai R  |  UIC Senior, 2020 Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship Recipient and Flames Leadership Network Scholar, Liberal Arts and Sciences

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The colleges are here to help!

Click on your respective college to learn more about their services and recommendations to students who are on academic probation.

Isamel S
To be honest the best thing to do is to contact your professor for some advice.
Go to tutoring, watch extra videos on the subject. And just step up your game and do your best because your hard work will pay off. Your blackboard should have additional resources on where to get tutoring as well.
Ismael S  |  UIC Sophomore, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Peer Success Coaching is one-on-one personalized assistance, open to first-year students. A Peer Success Coach helps students identify their academic strengths in order to improve their study skills. Peer Success Coaches will provide strategies to help students effectively manage their time, take notes, and take tests; moreover, their strategies will enhance proactive reading and boost motivation in students. Peer Success Coaching connects students to campus resources and enhances the student experience.

Peer Success Coaches are experienced UIC students that help incoming freshmen and transfer students connect with the campus community. Peer Success Coaches empower students through the identification and follow-through of goals, building communication skills, and equipping them with tools for success.

Contact a Peer Success Coach today!

Madinah M
Do not be discouraged!  Try to get a tutor, participate in peer tutoring and study groups, and try to study through external sources as well (ie. khan academy, clutch prep, etc). Youtube is also a good idea for studying.
Talk to your academic advisor too. Sometimes school is overwhelming and can be hard to handle, but don’t lose faith. There are many resources that our school and the internet offers.
Madinah M  |  UIC Sophomore, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

As someone who was on AP during my undergrad these are some things I wish someone would have told me sooner:

Don’t be shy about reaching out for help (tutoring, coaches, academic advisors, professors, TAs).  Use all the free academic resources and support services UIC has to offer!  See yourself as an investment and take out the subsidized loans if you need to use it for supplies, tuition or bills. Working too much can impact your academic performance. Lastly, find a support group (social and academic organizations, clubs).

Joseph Garcia  |  Alum, Class of 2017 and UIC Transition Coach

Take advantage of tutoring and UIC resources. Show up to TA office hours, especially for the classes you might find challenging. Find your people on campus!! They will motivate you and you will not feel alone.

Know how to set boundaries for yourself if you have multiple commitments. This way you are setting time aside to study. It’s okay to miss 1 or 2 events, an organization meeting, a party, or dinner with a friend to study/do homework.

Gabriela Godinez  |  Alum, Class of 2016 and UIC Transition Coach

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Ruqiya N
Make sure to take notes for your classes and review them and ALWAYS visit the office hours of your professors and TAs. They are always there to help and no question is a stupid question.  Just ask if you need help!
Take it slow with your classes and explore tutoring if can’t figure out. Also, don’t forget that everyone has been there- trying to figure out the college life. So don’t give up! Good luck and get out there friend!
Ruqiya N  |  UIC Junior, College of Engineering