Academic Success Center

The Academic Success Center offers tutoring services and study skill strategies to help students achieve their academic goals. Tutoring is peer-based, in which students can receive tutoring one-on-one or in a group.

Tutoring services include: Walk-in Lab Tutoring, Group Tutoring, One-on-One Tutoring, Study Sessions and Athletic Study Halls.

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While Ouachita’s admission is test-optional, please note that your recent test scores or placement tests will be used to place you in your core requirements for the fall semester. For additional questions, contact the Academic Success Center at [email protected].

Incoming freshmen are preloaded into the classes below based on recent test scores or placement tests. Students placed in the classes below must participate in the Academic Success Center’s (ASC) Tiger Success Program.

The Tiger Success Program is a first-year incoming freshman program to assist students transitioning from high school to college. This program offers a wide range of support and is uniquely individualized for each student. Students are assigned an ASC staff mentor to meet with them to determine their needs for the semester. The student will sign a success plan contract and must participate in services that best fit their needs. Students who are required to take academic skills courses (ASKL or ASKL component courses) will be required to participate in the Tiger Success Program.

ASKL 1023.0 Introductory Problem-Solving Skills
[MPI < 65] A grade of at least C must be earned before attempting a college level math course.
Test out option: Placement test in Information – contact Dr. Jeff Sykes at [email protected].

If a student does not have an MPI score, they must take the Math Placement Test on Moodle or submit official SAT/ACT Math scores. Students must have an MPI score before registering for a Math class.

ASKL 1031.0 Fundamental Reading
Combined ACT English + Reading ≤ 36 (SAT Verbal ≤ 490). If no test score, high school GPA < 3.2.
Test out option: Test will be administered during new student orientation (WOW). Student can contact [email protected] with questions.

RECOMMENDED: ASKL 1031.0 Fundamental Reading
For students with a combined ACT English and Reading score of 37-39 or if SAT VERBAL is 500-520 or CLT VR+GW 46-49. If no test score, high school GPA < 3.4.

CORE 1043.0 Composition I AND CORE 1010.0 Composition I Lab (not available online)
ACT ENG ≤ 19, SAT VERBAL ≤ 520. If no test score, high school GPA < 3.2.
Test out option: Contact Jennifer Pittman at [email protected] to submit a writing sample.

ASKL 1011.0 Transition Seminar
For freshmen who are required to take one of the above courses.

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Students scoring above an MPI score of 65 can be placed in the courses specified by the score range in the chart below.

MPI ≥ 65	MPI ≥ 75	MPI ≥ 80	MPI ≥ 85
MATH 1001, 1003 College Algebra w/ Lab MATH 1033 Math/Liberal Arts MATH 2123 Number Sense & Operations (Educations majors only)	MATH 1003 College Algebra	MATH 1034 Precalculus w/ Lab MATH 1103 Introduction to Cryptology MATH 2063 Elementary Statistics, Offered in Spring PHIL 1003 Intro/Philosophy PHIL 1023 Logic	MATH 2014 Calculus I, Offered in Spring

 

For a full list of ASKL courses and course descriptions, view Ouachita's General Catalog.

Information regarding Academic Probation is taken from Ouachita's General Catalog.

Academic Probation is the status of a student whose academic performance is below the following minimum standards.

Cumulative GPA of 1.700 0 – 28.5 semester hours
Cumulative GPA of 1.800 29 – 58.5 semester hours
Cumulative GPA of 1.900 59 – 88.5 semester hours
Cumulative GPA of 2.000 89 – and above semester hours

After grades are posted at the end of the fall and spring semesters, the student, advisor, and Registrar will be notified of the student’s placement on Probation I, Probation II, or Academic Suspension.

PROBATION I

A student who does not meet the above standards will be placed on Probation I.

A student on Probation I, as a condition of registration, shall have passed or be enrolled in ASKL 2001 Success Seminar and repeat such courses with D or F grades that will contribute most to the requirements of a degree. A student may repeat a course in which a D or F has been previously recorded. The second and any succeeding grades will be used to calculate the GPA. The academic load of a student on Probation I must not exceed 15 hours, except by permission of the Academic Success Center Director.

PROBATION II

A student on Probation I status whose semester GPA is less than 2.000 or who does not raise the cumulative GPA to meet the above minimum standards will be placed on Probation II.

A student on Probation II, as a condition of registration, shall have passed or be enrolled in ASKL 2001 Success Seminar, repeat such courses with D or F grades that will contribute most to the requirements of a degree, and sign a contract of participation in the Student Retention Program. A student’s failure to honor the contract will be grounds for being asked to withdraw from school. The academic load of a student on Probation II must not exceed 15 hours, except by permission of the Academic Success Center Director.

ACADEMIC SUSPENSION

A student on Probation II status whose semester GPA is less than 2.000 or who does not raise the cumulative GPA to meet the above minimum standards will be placed on Academic Suspension.

While on Academic Suspension, a student may not earn credit to be transferred to Ouachita. After being placed on Academic Suspension status, a student may apply for readmission following a lapse of at least one regular semester. At the Deans’ Council’s discretion, a student on Probation II whose semester work would result in Academic Suspension may be considered for immediate readmission if the student has attempted 89 or more semester hours and makes a semester GPA of 2.000 or better.

In all cases, written application to the Deans’ Council for readmission must state reasons for desiring reinstatement and plans for remedying academic deficiencies. A student who has been suspended for academic reasons and readmitted to the University will be placed on Probation II status.

REGAINING REGULAR ACADEMIC STATUS

A student on Conditional Admission I may attain regular academic status by meeting the minimum cumulative GPA requirements for the number of hours attempted as stated above.

A student on Conditional Admission II, Probation I or Probation II may attain regular academic status by meeting the following conditions:

1. Achieve a semester GPA of 2.000 AND raise the cumulative GPA to meet the minimum standard as stated above. For the purpose of attaining regular academic status, the GPA will be calculated at the end of the fall and spring semesters.
2. Maintain a minimum course load of 12 semester hours during the fall or spring semester.

ACADEMIC APPEALS

Any student seeking an exception to academic policy may petition the Deans’ Council. Forms are available in the Office of the Registrar and online. The Deans’ Council will notify the student in writing of its decision. Referrals or appeals from the Deans’ Council to the President must be made in writing, with all pertinent records and reports included. No appeal will be considered until all materials are furnished. The President’s response to the referral/appeal will be made in writing to the student, with copies to members of the Deans’ Council, Registrar, and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

The mission of the Tiger Success Mentor Program is to increase academic engagement, involvement in the campus community and Tiger spirit while assisting freshmen with the transition to college life. This program is uniquely designed to pair previous Conditional Admission students with incoming Conditional Admission students. In the Tiger Success Mentor Program, Conditional Admission freshmen are provided a personal mentor that will meet with them regularly during their first semester at Ouachita.

The mentors in the program are successful undergraduates prepared to engage freshmen in campus activities and refer them to resources that can help them achieve their academic and personal goals. Freshman students who participate in the program benefit heavily from having a personal connection with someone on campus who can provide extra academic and social guidance.

WILL I BENEFIT FROM THE PROGRAM?

WHAT WILL WE DO?

Mentor pairs will work through many practical tips for academic and personal success throughout the school year, including at least one special outing in addition to regular meetings to navigate things like:

GRIT

• Growth
• Resilience
• Initiative
• Transformation

Through the GRIT program we want to connect with students who may need additional help and provide support and guidance to help them achieve their academic goals.

Students who earn the minimum standard GPA to remain on regular academic status but still fall below a 2.1 may need additional support to maintain their academic status. We work with these students to provide necessary support and connect them with resources to ensure they do not reach probationary status.

Information about academic probation and GPA requirements can be found on the Academic Probation page here.

What are the benefits of this program?

• Personalized mentoring
• Create a success plan to help you stay on track
• Get connected to academic resources
• Accountability

Who is this program for?

Any student that is not on a probationary status but has a GPA below a 2.1 will be a part of this program. The ASC will reach out to these students at the beginning of each semester explaining their status and providing more information about the GRIT program and requirements.