WSSU ACADEMICS AND ADMISSIONS (2007-08)

 

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is the pursuit of scholarly activity free from fraud and deception and is an educational objective of this institution.  Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating, plagiarizing, fabricating of information or citations, facilitating acts of academic dishonesty by others, having unauthorized possession of examinations, submitting work of another person or work previously used without informing the instructor, or tampering with the academic work of other students.

 

COMPLETE WSSU STUDENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK (2007-08)

 

Athletics Academic Assistance
Purpose:

Winston-Salem State University has an Academic Support Program (ASP) for Student-Athletes to ensure that every student-athlete has the best possible opportunity for academic and personal success.

 

The main objective of the program is to provide appropriate academic support for student-athletes.  This support includes study halls, academic mentoring, tutoring, special assistance, secondary advisement, counseling, freshman orientation and transition, personal development, academic monitoring and record keeping. Being involved in intercollegiate athletics at the university level places special demands on student-athletes since they are both students and athletes.  The program has made a commitment to assist student-athletes in meeting these demands. Specific goals of the program include: 

• Enhancing the academic performance of student-athletes through a comprehensive support system consisting of mentoring, tutoring, study halls and academic
  counseling.

• Helping student-athletes make normal progress toward degree completion and graduation.

•  Assisting freshman student-athletes in making a successful transition to college life.

•  Assisting student-athletes in managing the demands of participation in intercollegiate athletics.

• Providing student-athletes with the means to assume full responsibility for their education.

•   Helping student-athletes to bridge the gap from college to professional life through the CHAMPS/Life Skills Program.                                                                    

 

The Associate Director of Athletics for NCAA Compliance and the Academic Counselor/Advisor for Student-Athletes shall serve as the liaisons between the Department of Athletics and all faculty, staff and university personnel regarding academic concerns and procedures. All academic services provided by the Academic Support Program shall be in total compliance with our institutional responsibility as it relates to NCAA and MEAC rules, regulations, agreements, precedents and published interpretations.

 
Academic Support for Student-Athletes

The mission of the Academic Support Program is to allow student-athletes the opportunity to maximize their academic, personal and social growth. We recognize that every student-athlete has goals that are fulfilled by both athletic and academic success, and that there must be a balance between these two pursuits. ASP provides the following academic support services:

Academic Advising
Each student-athlete is assigned an Academic Counselor/Advisor in addition to a faculty advisor. Student-athletes receive supplemental advising on both general education and major requirements. Advisors also help schedule courses and inform student-athletes of NCAA eligibility requirements. Students may make an appointment or drop by.

Academic Monitoring
ASP also takes on the role of tracking academic progress. SAAS staff members are in contact with instructors through progress reports, phone calls and email throughout the semester. This information is used to identify problem areas and make recommendations for improvement.

Consultation
ASP works closely with the University community and provides the appropriate referrals to other campus resources and departments.

Academic Enhancement Center
ASP runs an Academic Enhancement Center especially for student-athletes. This center is used for Study Hall and also houses a computer lab.

Services of the Academic Support Program
Academic Monitoring
Registration Assistance
Referrals
Freshman Progress Meetings
Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction

Academic Counselor/Advisor for Student-Athletes: X. Maurice Allen, Ph.D., NCC
Office Locations: 219 C.E. Gaines Center and 301 Hauser Building
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00pm

Academic Enhancement Center Hours
Monday and Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: By Appointment

Academic Monitoring

Each student-athlete signs a Release of Academic Information form at the beginning of each academic year.  The ASP office receives both mid-term and final grades for all student-athletes.  Progress reports are mailed to professors at various times throughout each semester.  Those student-athletes that are deemed to be at-risk are assured that contact will be made with their instructors earlier in the semester to ensure that they have started off the semester in a positive way.  Random classroom visits are also done to ensure regular, timely attendance.

Registration Assistance
In order to take full advantage of the registration experience, student-athletes must meet with their academic advisors prior to the registration period.  ASP is not a replacement for departmental academic advisors on campus.  The ASP office is available to answer any general registration or academic questions and can direct the student-athlete to appropriate on-campus offices when deemed necessary.

 

Referrals
Any student-athlete needing additional assistance will be referred to the appropriate campus office that will meet their specific needs.  Those offices include, but are not limited to: Student Health Services, the University Counseling Center, the Academic Advising Center, the Learning Resource Center, Career Services, Disabled Student Services, et al.

Freshman Progress Meetings:
All Freshmen meet with an ASP staff member twice per semester of their first year in attendance.  These meetings are to ensure that the students are adjusting well to campus life, classes and the rigors and demands of athletics.  These meetings also provide the opportunity to explain, in depth, the services that we provide and to address any concerns that the student-athlete may have.

Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction
Tutoring and supplemental instruction are available free of charge for all student-athletes.  Any student-athlete requesting to receive tutoring and/or supplemental instruction should notify ASP for more information.

  
Academic Standards - Responsibility of the Student-Athlete

Every student-athlete who participates in intercollegiate athletics becomes a member of a team.  By accepting this privilege of team membership, student-athletes accept the following responsibilities in addition to their regular responsibilities as student-athletes.

 

The major purpose of the Department of Athletics is to have each student-athlete pursue and obtain an academic degree.  Student-athletes have the responsibility of attending class on a regular basis, of completing all classroom assignments and of conducting themselves in all academic matters in ways that are consistent with acceptable classroom performance.  The student-athlete is required to meet all university and college academic requirements as well as the eligibility rules of the university, NCAA, and MEAC.  Although academic progress and eligibility are monitored, it is the responsibility of the student-athlete to insure that applicable requirements are being met.  If student-athletes have questions regarding eligibility requirements, they should consult the Associate Director of Athletics for NCAA Compliance or the Academic Counselor/Advisor for Student-Athletes.

Eligibility for Competition

Eligibility for competition, subsequent to the student-athlete's first academic year in residence or after the student-athlete has utilized one season of eligibility in any sport at the certifying institution, shall be determined by the student-athlete's academic record in existence at the beginning of the fall term of the academic year.  This is based upon:

• Satisfactory completion prior to each fall term of a cumulative total of academic semester hours equivalent to an average of at least 12 semester hours during each of  the previous academic terms in academic years in which the student-athlete has been enrolled in a term or terms, or

• Satisfactory completion of 24 semester hours of academic credit since the beginning of the previous fall term. The student-athlete shall meet the "satisfactory completion" provision of this requirement by maintaining a grade-point-average that places the individual in good academic standing, as established by the institution for all student-athletes who are at an equivalent stage of progress toward a degree. Terms under which eligibility is to be continued are established by the NCAA. 

Academic Eligibility Requirements

All student-athletes must meet certain requirements:

,,h         Satisfactory progress or percentage of degree requirements

,,h         Declaration of major

,,h         Completion of a certain percentage of semester hours

,,h         Achieve a minimum grade point average

 

(See Compliance and Athletics Department Policies and Procedures - Eligibility Requirements) 

Admissions
General Information for Admissions

Admission applications are reviewed as they are received.  Students will normally receive a response from the University within two - three weeks of receipt of  a complete  application.  A complete admission application contains the following credentials: an application, a non-refundable $40.00 processing fee, and official transcripts from all schools and colleges previously attended.

 

Freshman and transfer student-athletes who have completed fewer than 24 transferable semester credit hours must submit scores from the SAT or ACT.

 

In selecting the freshman class, decisions are based upon the candidate's academic record, scores on the Scholastic Assessment Test of the College Entrance Examination Board (or the American College Test of the American College Testing Service), and other information received concerning the promise of the candidate. The admissions criteria are the same for public and private school applicants. It is possible for graduates of non-accredited high schools and holders of high school equivalency certificates to be given individual consideration for admission. Admission to the university does not guarantee admission to any academic program. Applicants are notified of action taken on their applications as soon as possible. However, final action cannot be taken until all required information is in the Admissions Office.

Academic Requirements - An official transcript showing graduation from an accredited high school or a transcript showing that the applicant is scheduled for graduation during the current scholastic year is required. The transcript should include the courses which the applicant has completed and those in which the applicant is enrolled, the number of weeks given each subject, the number of recitation periods per week, the length of each recitation, the grade in each course and the scholastic standing of the student in his/her class. The transcript must be signed by the school official authorized to sign such records. All transcripts received by the university become the property of the university, and are filed among its records. Transcripts cannot be forwarded or returned to the applicant. NOTE: Any student who supplies false or misleading information or who conceals pertinent facts in order to enroll at Winston-Salem State University will be subject to immediate dismissal from the university. Students who do not meet minimum admission requirements for the year that they graduate from high school must transfer at least 30 or more semester hours; 6 SH in English, 6 SH in math, 6 SH in science, 6 SH in social sciences, and 6 SH in foreign language. The university does not publish a minimum or cutoff score for SAT, ACT or high school GPA.

Minimum Course Requirements
Winston-Salem State University is a part of the University of North Carolina System. Therefore, as mandated by the UNC Board of Governors, specific courses are required for any student who wishes to be admitted to any school within the University of North Carolina System. These courses are commonly known as Minimum Course Requirements (MCR). Each student who makes application to Winston-Salem State University must successfully complete the following coursework:

English	4 units
Math (Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, and a math for which Algebra II is a prerequisite)	4 units
Science (Life, Physical and Biological)	3 units
Social Science (including US History)	2 units
Foreign Language (same language)	2 units

 

Admission Requirements for Transfer Students
It is required that transfer students have their application for admission, all official transcripts, and other needed documentation in the Admissions Office least two weeks prior to the beginning of each semester and summer school. To be eligible for admission to WSSU, a transfer student must be in good academic standing and eligible to return to the last institution which he/she attended.

• Maximum Credits from Two-Year institutions-WSSU will transfer no more than 64 semester hours (SH)-96 quarters (QH)-earned at two-year institutions.
• Equating Quarter Hours (QH) to Semester Hours (SH) for Transfer-One QH = two-thirds SH. If transfer credit comes within one-third SH of a WSSU requirement, it will be considered to have fulfilled that requirement. (Thus, a 4 QH course in biology will fulfill the 3 SH requirement at WSSU, since 4 QH equal 2 2/3 SH. A 3 QH speech course, however, will not fulfill the 3 SH speech requirement since 3 QH equal 2 SH.)
• Students who do not meet minimum admission requirements for the year that they graduate from high school must transfer at least 24 or more semester hours, dependent upon year of high school graduation.
• Courses-WSSU will transfer courses in which grades of C or above were earned at another institution. All courses approved for transfer are listed on the WSSU record, but grades and grade point averages are not.

Admission Requirements for International Students

Winston-Salem State University welcomes applications for undergraduate and graduate admissions from qualified international students. The University values the presence of international students, as these students add diversity and a global perspective to campus life.

As an international applicant, it is extremely important that you apply as early as possible before the application deadline for the semester you plan to begin your undergraduate studies. This allows sufficient time to obtain your official school records, to have your school records evaluated by a Credential Evaluation Service, to arrange for the required examinations, to have your bank send statements of your financial resources, to have your application reviewed, and to secure your visa materials.

 

Language and Testing Requirements 

Classes at Winston-Salem State University are conducted in English, and your assignments, papers, and tests must be written in acceptable English. Since the University does not offer English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) courses for non-native speakers, you must be able to speak and write fluently. International students must be proficient in the English language and good students in their own countries before they can study here. Students should study about twelve years in schools in their own countries, beginning at about age six. The last four or five years should include study of English, history, mathematics, and science. In the American system this means graduation from high school with a diploma. In the British system this means completion of Form V before applying, and, if possible, completion of Form VI before entering the University. In the French system this means completing the baccalaureate. Students are usually between 18 and 20 years of age when they enter WSSU as undergraduates.

If English is not your native language, you are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

 

If registration forms for the TOEFL examination are not available at your present school, please contact the  ETS/TOEFL Program Office, Box 6155, Princeton, New Jersey 08541-6155, U.S.A, phone 1 + 609-921-9000, FAX 1 + 609-771-7385, or www.toefl.org.  You may also request practice tests from the Educational Testing Service.

 

Generally, successful international applicants present a minimum TOEFL score of 500 on the written test or a minimum score of 200 on the computerized test. Students receiving scores lower than these should consider taking an English as a Second Language course before applying to the University.

 

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
The Scholastic Aptitude Test measures verbal and mathematical ability and is required for all students. Information about the test can be found at many international schools or at U.S. Embassies, Consulates, or offices of the United States Information Service. If information is not available in the student's own country, the student can write:

 

SAT
Foreign Edition
Box 6200
Princeton, New Jersey 08541-6200

Their Web address is www.collegeboard.com

 

Every student applying to Winston-Salem State University under age 24 must take a standardized test that measures aptitude in verbal, math, and writing areas.  As with domestic students, international students can choose to take either the SAT I: Scholastic Assessment Test or the ACT: American College Test. SAT II Subject Tests are not required.

 

If registration forms for these examinations are not available at your present school, contact the ETS/College SAT Program, P.O. Box 6200, Princeton, New Jersey 08541-6200, U.S.A., phone 1 + 609-921-9000, FAX 1 + 609-771-7773, www.collegeboard.com for SAT information, or the American College Testing Program, P.O. Box 168, Iowa City, Iowa 52243, U.S.A., phone 1 + 319-337-1270, FAX 1 + 319-337-1285, www.act.org for ACT information.

 

Please remember that test registration deadlines are usually 6-8 weeks before the actual test date, and it can take a month or more after the test is taken for the University to receive your scores. Careful planning is required so that all testing is completed before the application deadline date of January 15 (for Fall Semester admission/enrollment) and July 15 (for Spring Semester admission/enrollment). The TOEFL, SAT, and ACT are given several times a year worldwide. International schools and educational advising centers supported by U.S. consulates or embassies should be able to provide you with test registration packets and sample test booklets.

 

If you are unfamiliar with the TOEFL, SAT, and ACT you may find additional information booklets and practice tests helpful. Students taking the SAT may want to request the following publications from the College Board: Taking the SAT, The College Handbook Foreign Student Supplement and The College Handbook. The College Board address for publications is College Board Publications, Box 886, New York, NY, 10101-0886, U.S.A. Bookstores in the United States and sometimes abroad sell test preparation books on how to take these standardized tests. Please be sure when registering for the SAT or ACT to request that your score results be sent to Winston-Salem State University. Our school code for the SAT and TOEFL is 5909; our school code for the ACT is 3178.

 

The Application Process

Most international students are accepted for enrollment beginning in the fall semester, however, the University also accepts international students who wish to begin in January. The international student application deadlines for Winston-Salem State University are

 

January 15 for the fall semester

July 15 for the spring semester

 

In order for your application file to be reviewed and evaluated, all of the following documents must be submitted by the appropriate international student application deadline:

 

Application Requirements 

1. Completed Application for Undergraduate Admissions and the $40 (U.S. dollars) non-refundable application fee. The application for undergraduate admissions must have complete and accurate responses to every item.  As regard to the application fee, please keep in mind we cannot accept Eurocheques and checks from banks that do not have agreements with U.S. banks.

 

2. Official records of your courses and grades from all secondary schools and universities you have attended. These records must be notarized. Certified non-English transcripts or grade reports should be accompanied by official (literal, not interpretive) translations.

 

3. Course-By-Course Credential Evaluations for Transfer Credit. To be considered for undergraduate admission to Winston-Salem State University, students who have attended postsecondary educational institutions, colleges, or universities outside the United States are required to submit a professional credential evaluation of all completed coursework. This is typically referred to as a course-by-course report. A course-by-course report should be sent directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions from the credential evaluation service. An admission decision will be made once the official evaluation is on file and all other required materials are received. If you are currently enrolled in a term or semester, you should contact the evaluation service about getting a partial evaluation done. A final evaluation will be required prior to enrollment. We will consider an evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Their web address is www.naces.org.   Upon receipt of the evaluation, Winston-Salem State University will determine if you qualify for undergraduate admission and whether or not your credits are transferable to the University.  Obtaining an external evaluation does not ensure the awarding of credit. Transfer credit will be granted on an individual basis in keeping with Winston-Salem State University policy.

 

You may wish to consider one of the following Credential Evaluation Services for your course-by-course evaluation. Please know that there is a fee required for the course-by-course evaluation, which you will be required to pay to the service provider you select.

 

World Education Services, Inc. PO Box 5087 Bowling Green Station New York, NY 10274 Phone: 212-966-6311 FAX: 212-966-6395 Email: info@wes.org Website: www.wes.org	Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. PO Box 92970 Milwaukee, WI  53202 Phone: 414-289-3400 FAX: 414-289-3411 Email: eval@ece.org Website: www.ece.org
Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. International Education Consultants PO Box 248233 Coral Gables, FL  33124 Phone: 305-273-1616 FAX: 305-273-1338 Email: info@jsilny.com Website: www.jsilny.com	International Education Res. Foundation PO Box 3665 Culver City, CA  90231 Phone: 310-258-9451 FAX: 310-342-7086 Email: info@ierf.org Website: www.ierf.org
National Assoc. of Credential Services (NACES) http://www.naces.org	Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS)  http://uscis.gov/graphics/index.htm

 

4. Results from the appropriate tests (SAT I, ACT, TOEFL). Please request that the results be sent directly to Winston-Salem State University by the testing program.  The SAT and TOEFL code for Winston-Salem State University is 5909.  The ACT Code is 3178.

 

5. Certification of Finances Form accompanied by a certified bank statement (with an official bank stamp or seal) indicating that funds are available to cover all costs of attendance.  United States immigration laws require every educational institution to certify that each international student admitted has adequate funding to attend school. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions must receive official documents (originals, not photocopies) which show evidence that you will have sufficient funding to cover the costs of attending Winston-Salem State University. This evidence will be used to issue you an I-20 form (issued by the University's Office of International Programs) which you will need to obtain the F-1 student visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate.

 

Applying Online

Winston-Salem State University is pleased to accept applications submitted online through our Undergraduate Admissions website at www.wssu.edu.  This service includes the option of paying the application fee by credit card.

 

For those who would prefer to download an application and complete it by hand, all application materials are available in Adobe pdf format as well.

 

Expenses and Financial Aid

Scholarship or loan funds are unavailable at Winston-Salem State University to aid undergraduate international students who are citizens of other countries, and we consider it inappropriate to encourage you to apply if you cannot finance your education. The estimated total cost (including tuition and fees, room and board, transportation, books, incidental expenses, and travel) is approximately $23,000 for the 2005 - 2006 academic year. Generally, there is limited aid available for foreign nationals studying in the United States; however, the following online resources may be helpful:

 

International Education Financial Aid

http://www.iefa.org

 

eduPass

http://www.edupass.org/finaid

 

NAFSA: Association of International Educators

http://www.nafsa.org

 

Contact Information and Resources

 

Office of Undergraduate Admissions

Winston-Salem State University

601 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive

Winston-Salem, NC  27110

Phone:  (800) 257-4052 or (336) 750-2070

Fax:  (336) 750-2079

Email:  admissions@wssu.edu

 

Office of International Programs

Winston-Salem State University

601 S. Martin Luther King Drive

Winston-Salem, NC  27110

Phone: (336) 750-3345

Fax: (336) 750-2189

Email: internationalpro@wssu.edu

Website:  www.wssu.edu/oip

 

Application & Admissions Information

Admission Classifications

Those seeking admission as a Freshman, must have completed high school or the equivalent.

Those seeking admission as a Transfer, must be well-qualified students with 30 academic semester hours or more of college credit from a regionally accredited institution. Students with less than 30 semester hours will be classified as Freshmen-transfers.

Those seeking admission as a Graduate Student must have a Bachelors degree from a recognized, accredited college or university.

Specific departmental information regarding degree offerings and requirements are available under Academic Programs. General academic information and regulations are available in the Undergraduate Catalog and the Graduate Catalog.

For questions related to applying to WSSU: admissions@wssu.edu.

To submit your name as a prospective graduate student, or to apply to WSSU Graduate Studies Program, go to:  Graduate Studies

 

Immigration Procedures When Transferring Schools

If you wish to transfer to a higher or second degree program or to a different field of study (whether at WSSU or at another institution) you must process transfer documents.

If you are a WSSU student who will remain at WSSU, you will receive a new I-20 for your new degree program. You must come to the International Programs Office prior to the start of your new program to sign the document so that it can be submitted to BCIS (Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services).

If you are a student at another institution who will be attending WSSU (or a WSSU student who will pursue another degree at another school), you should follow the transfer procedures outlined below:

Transferring School:

1. Obtain an I-20 from the new school.
2. Inform current school of intent to transfer.
3. Complete student certification on the bottom part of page one of the I-20 and submit it to the International Student Advisor at the new school. This must be done within 15 days of beginning classes at your new school.
4. If you are transferring to WSSU from another school, have your current International Student Advisor complete the Transfer Report, and submit it to WSSU.

If you were not a full-time student at your current school, you must apply for reinstatement to student status before requesting a transfer. The International Student Advisor at your current school will be able to tell you if you were considered a full-time student.

Students, who plan to travel outside the continent immediately prior to transferring schools, may affect the transfer by reentering the U.S. with the new I-20 of the institution they will next attend.

Admissions Helpful Hints for Coaches

 Admissions Office staff members are available to meet with prospective student-athletes.  It is helpful if appointments are made one week in advance. 

 

The Admissions Office will mail information to prospective student-athletes, or materials can be requested from Admissions for this purpose. 

 

New coaching staff members are encouraged to meet with Admissions personnel for information that can assist the coach in describing general information about WSSU to prospective student-athletes.

 

Coaches who are recruiting a student-athlete who appears to be a marginal student should contact admissions regarding the student-athlete's chances for admission to the university.

 

Admission Contact Information

A student seeking admission to Winston-Salem State University should apply or write to:

Office of Undergraduate Admissions

Winston-Salem State University

601 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive

Winston-Salem, NC  27110

Phone:  (800) 257-4052 or (336) 750-2070

Fax:  (336) 750-2079

Email:  admissions@wssu.edu

 

A student seeking admission to the Graduate School should communicate directly with the:        

School of Graduate Studies and Research

Winston-Salem State University

601 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive

Winston-Salem, NC 27110

Phone: 877-718-5545

Fax: 336-750-3042

Final Exams           

Fall and spring examination periods are printed prior to the beginning of each term. 

 

During the summer terms, final exams are given on the last day the class officially meets.

 
Career Services

The Office of Career Services provides career placement assistance and information for all University students and alumni including interview opportunities for graduating students.  The office is located in the Thompson Center, Room 301, and phone number (336) 750-3240.

 
Applications for Graduation 

Winston-Salem State University conducts two commencement ceremonies each year, one at the end of the fall semester and the other at the conclusion of the spring semester. 

 

In order to apply for graduation, a student-athlete must apply according to the following schedule:

 

 

If degree requirements are expected to be completed by the end of FALL SEMESTER

and application for graduation must be submitted in early  SEPTEMBER.

 

If degree requirements are expected to be completed by the end of SPRING SEMESTER

and application for graduation must be submitted by mid MARCH.

 

 

 

A student completing degree requirements at the end of summer should apply for the fall semester clearance.

 

Graduation application forms are available in the Graduate Office.  Athletic scholarship monies do not cover the application fee.  Applications received after the deadline will be assessed a $10.00 late fee.

 

Good Tips to Pass on to Your New Student-Athletes

 

• Keep ahead of deadlines. Use a calendar or planner to organize your time, and this will help alleviate unnecessary stress.

• Talk to the professors. If you take the time to talk with them, you'll better understand what they expect from you.

• Go to the Bookstore before or right after classes start each semester. You may avoid long lines and pick up a few used books. Check with the Associate Director of Athletics for NCAA Compliance for the designated book purchase dates, if the student-athlete is on a book award.

• The State of North Carolina Department of Health requires that you meet certain immunization requirements before attending WSSU. If you have questions about immunizations you may contact Student Health Services at (336) 750-3300.

• One of the most challenging things about college is adjusting to a new time schedule. To maintain your mental and physical health, be sure to get the amount of sleep your body needs.

• If you are having difficulties with your classes or need academic assistance, your options include tutoring at the Learning Resource Center and the Writing Center.

• For those living in the residence halls, contact your roommate to discuss who will bring which appliances. If you don't, you may end up with two televisions and no alarm clock. We suggest you bring the following things: twin bed sheets, laundry basket, extension cords, storage boxes, shower bucket, flip-flops for the shower, alarm clock, and reminders of home.

• Get involved in the community. There are lots of things to do in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Community.

• If you intend to do an internship or co-op, plan in advance. Visit with a staff member in Career Services early in your academic career to plan your future.

• A call or an e-mail message to someone back home will help you stay in touch and keep you from getting too homesick.

• Check your campus mailbox often for academic information, your WSSU e-mail and read the official announcements in the campus newspaper, The News Argus.

• If you are interested in joining clubs or student organizations, contact Student Life Programs.

  

P.A.S.S. (Pairing Academics and Athletics For Student Success)
Student-athletes with a cumulative grade point average below a 2.5 or a previous semester grade point average below a 2.0, are required to meet with the ASP office once every two weeks during the semester to discuss academic progress and to receive any necessary study skill tips, time management or goal-setting assistance.

Developing Effective Study Skills
Time Management

• Write all assignment due dates, test dates and competition dates in your planner;
• Make a daily and weekly "things-to-do" list;
• Prioritize your lists and check the items once they are completed;
• Reserve some fixed daily periods for study.

 

Note taking Tips

• Write down meaningful statements of thought. They can be short sentences, phrases or outlines of major points, but try not to write down everything;
• Keep a separate notebook for each class;
• Keep notes neat and well organized.

 

Study Skills

• Study in a place free from distractions;
• Study in a certain place at a scheduled time;
• Review each day's lecture as soon after class as possible.

 

Test-Taking Tips

• Prepare well in advance;
• Keep up day-to-day to avoid last minute cramming;
• Get a good night's sleep-be rested and alert;
• Stop studying an hour or so before the test, relax and compose yourself;
• Know the time and place of the test and what you need to bring;
• Don't talk about the test with classmates immediately beforehand, if you know it raises your anxiety level;
• Read over the test and plan your approach;
• Ascertain point values per section, time limits for each section, which questions you'll start with, etc.;
• If needed, ask for clarification from the professor, instructor, or proctor.

Class Excuse Policy
Due to competition schedules, it may be necessary for student-athletes to miss an occasional day (or partial day) of class. When this is going to happen, your coach will provide your name and the names of the official travel roster to the Associate Director of Athletics who, in turn, will notify Academic Affairs so professors and instructors will know those student-athletes will be missing class.  You should provide your professor with verbal notification that you will be absent, the reason for being absent, along with the dates and times you will be missing and notify them that all the necessary documentation will be provided by Academic Affairs.

     If you are going to miss a class, you are responsible for:

• Presenting verbal notification to each of your professors and instructors well before you will be missing any classes;
• Making arrangements with your professors and instructors for completing any missed exams, quizzes, papers or other assignments in a timely manner. If at all possible, make arrangements in advance! Plan ahead!!
• Understanding that professors and instructors are only obligated to make reasonable accommodations for you to make up work; you must agree to their guidelines and not demand your own.

Academic Expectations Agreement
In order to ensure satisfactory progress, maintain eligibility, and receive continuing support from our staff, student-athletes should adhere to the following expectations:

1. The NCAA mandates student-athletes must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits at all times during the Fall and Spring semesters;

2.  The NCAA also requires student-athletes earn a minimum of 24 credits per year, with a maximum of six credits to be earned during the summer term;

3. Student-athletes are expected to maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA at all times;

4. Aside from absences due to competition, student-athletes are expected to attend all lectures, discussions and labs;

5. Student-athletes are expected to make appropriate arrangements with professors and instructors to make up missed tests and other assignments due to athletic travel;

6. Student-athletes are expected to maintain contact with the Academic Counselor/Advisor for Student-Athletes and keep him or her informed of any current or upcoming academic concerns so that suitable assistance can be determined;

7.  Student-athletes are expected to seek out their professors and instructors for extra help when necessary;

8. When requesting a tutor, student-athletes are expected to follow the outlined procedures for obtaining a tutor, and meet with their tutor at the assigned date, time, and location;

9. If assigned to Study Hall, student-athletes are expected to complete all required hours unless excused by the office of Student-Athlete Academic Services, and are expected to utilize study hall time in a responsible manner;

10. If extenuating circumstances put a student-athlete in danger of failing one or more classes, that student-athlete is expected to inform his or her Dean of these circumstances.

Good Standing
Cumulative GPA 2.0 or above.

Academic Warning
Cumulative GPA above 2.0, but semester GPA is below 2.0.

Academic Probation
Cumulative GPA below 2.0.

Academic Suspension
Students on PROBATION who fail to achieve or maintain good standing in any subsequent semester will be placed on SUSPENSION, unless they meet the criteria for appeals. Suspended students may not enroll in the succeeding semester (one semester separation from the University). Following the one semester of Academic Suspension, students who file an Application for Readmission are entitled to re-enroll.

Academic Dismissal
Students who are readmitted after any academic suspension and fail to achieve or maintain GOOD STANDING in any subsequent semester will be placed on ACADEMIC DISMISSAL unless they meet criteria in the appeals section. ACADEMIC DISMISSAL means that a student may not enroll in any succeeding semester, unless readmitted pursuant to the appeals process. ACADEMIC DISMISSAL is a permanent separation from the University.

Probation
Students subject to academic suspension or dismissal, yet whose semester's work shows substantial improvement, may be placed on PROBATION CONTINUED status at the discretion of their Undergraduate Dean.

Immediate Reinstatement
Students placed on academic suspension may be granted IMMEDIATE REINSTATEMENT at the discretion of their Undergraduate Dean, if the Dean determines extenuating circumstances exist. Students on ACADEMIC DISMISSAL may appeal this status to the Committee on Admissions and Records (CAR). The CAR may grant IMMEDIATE REINSTATEMENT if it determines extenuating circumstances exist.

Appeals
The following categories may constitute reasons for exceptions to Suspension or Dismissal. All cases will be reviewed individually by the Dean or the CAR. Ordinarily, documentation will be required.

1.       Substantial academic progress;

2.       Financial difficulties;

3.       Health problems;

4.       Extenuating personal circumstances;

5.       Other academic reasons