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What To Do If You Get in Academic Difficulty

  1. Do not procrastinate and put off getting help. The quarter system moves very quickly. The longer you wait to seek help, the more difficult it will be to make changes that can improve your academic situation.
     
  2. SEE YOUR ADVISOR IMMEDIATELY.
     
  3. Analyze your study habits and time management skills. If these are a problem, seek help from the Academic Skills Center.
     
  4. Are you having personal problems that affect your ability to concentrate on your academics? If so, make an appointment to see someone in Counseling Services.
     
  5. If you feel you are not adequately prepared for one of your classes, consider withdrawing from it and taking a lower level class to refresh your knowledge. You can drop a class through CPReg on the my.calpoly.edu portal until the end of the 8th day of the start of classes. Through the seventh week, you may withdraw from a class if you have a serious reason. See the instructor of the class and your advisor for advice.
     
  6. Are you having problems setting goals and deciding on a future career? Sometimes indecision or confusion about what you want to do after graduation can make it hard to devote the necessary time and energy to your studies. Contact the College of Agriculture, Food & Environmental Sciences career counselor in Career Services for help or visit the Career Services Web site and follow the links to the career exploration area.

WHATEVER YOU DO, DON'T IGNORE THE PROBLEM. EVERYONE AT CAL POLY WANTS YOU TO SUCCEED.