Frequently asked questions

• Who should participate in this program?

  The Academic Recovery Program is designed specifically for first-time freshmen who have been academically suspended for the first time at the end of the spring semester.

• How do you sign up for the Academic Recovery Program?

  You must submit the designated Academic Recovery Program Petition and a written statement and have an intake meeting with an academic recovery program advisor.

   

  Petitions are accepted on a continued basis. Students must meet with an academic recovery program advisor no later than August 9, 2024.

• What are the general expectations for the Academic Recovery Program?

  • You will meet with an academic recovery program advisor to create a personalized plan for success that includes regular meetings with your academic recovery program advisor, as well as other university support staff as mutually agreed upon.

   

  • While in the program, you will be assigned to University College as an Undeclared major. You can return to your previous major or declare to a different major after meeting the GPA and major requirements.

   

  • You must enroll in, and complete, a minimum of 6 credit hours at OSU-Stillwater that apply toward an OSU degree and earn at least a 2.0 semester GPA or raise your overall GPA to the minimum required standard.

• What courses can you take while participating in the Academic Recovery Program?

  • Courses taught at OSU-Stillwater

   

  • Core academic courses with either a general education designation or meet other specified requirements for your desired degree program

   

  • Regularly graded courses (not pass/fail)

• Is there an academic recovery course to help improve a student's study skills?

  Yes, UNIV 2001 Academic Assessment and Evaluation is offered in the fall to help students on probation or in the Academic Recovery Program learn study skills and develop other abilities to improve their overall GPA. Students are strongly encouraged to add this one-credit course to their success plan.

• What courses are not permitted for the Academic Recovery Program?

  • Courses taken at other institutions

   

  • Transfer courses

   

  • Off-campus outreach courses offered by OSU Individual Study

   

  • Courses related to minors, double majors, and teacher certification endorsements that are not specified requirements for the your degree program

   

  • Activity, performance, and remedial courses (except required music performance courses for music majors)

   

  • Pass/No Pass or Pass/Fail courses

• What courses may be permitted, with special permission?

  • Degree program electives are allowed with the approval of your academic recovery program advisor and the Director of Student Academic Services.

   

  • A course repeat, according to repeat policy guidelines, is allowed with your advisor's approval.

• What happens if you don't meet the minimum requirement of a 2.0 GPA or raise your overall GPA to the minimum requirement at the end of the fall semester?

  Your record will reflect "Academic Suspension" at the conclusion of the fall semester, and you will not be eligible to appeal for reinstatement for the following spring semester.  You will be able to return to Oklahoma State University only after you have demonstrated, by attending another institution, the ability to succeed academically by raising your GPA to the retention standards and applying for readmission.

• What should be included in the written statement that is submitted with the petition?

  Your written statement should be typewritten with your name and student ID at the top and address the following questions:

   

  • • What do you believe were the reasons for your unsatisfactory academic performance and suspension from Oklahoma State University?

   

  • • Please explain how your personal and academic circumstances have impacted your ability for success at OSU. In particular, note any experience that might help you succeed academically if given another opportunity to attend Oklahoma State University.

   

  • • If accepted into the Academic Recovery Program, what will your plan of action be for overcoming the problems that led to your poor academic performance or suspension? Note any additional steps you plan to take to enhance your chances for academic success.

   

  • • If you wish to change your college/major from your last enrollment, please explain the reasons behind your decision.