Here's the great thing about Arizona State University, SkySong: you can earn the same degrees as you can at any other Arizona State University campus, but you can do it without ever leaving home. You never have to get used to a roommate. You can go to class in your pajamas. Heck, you can go on vacation and still never have to worry about being absent.
Keep in mind, though: online courses aren't easier. They're just more convenient. You still need the same rigorous courses to complete your degree, and those courses are taught by the same demanding faculty.
What do you do if you're struggling to meet ASU, SkySong's academic progression requirements? You contact Attorney-Advisor Joseph D. Lento and his Student Defense Team. Maybe you're wondering how an attorney can help you with academics. That will become clear as you go. For now, what you need to know is that Joseph D. Lento and his team are on your side. They're committed to making sure you're treated fairly and that you have every possible chance to graduate and go on to a successful career.
Academic Progression at Arizona State University, SkySong
Academic Progression at ASU, SkySong is a matter of satisfying your individual college or school's academic standing policy. For the most part, all of those policies resemble that of the school's largest school, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
According to that policy, “Good” standing requires you to maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0. If your GPA should fall below this mark your first semester, you are issued an Academic Warning. If it should be below that mark at any point after your first semester, you are placed on Academic Probation.
Academic probation doesn't appear on your transcript. However, it does come with a set of minimum requirements. You must, for instance, complete a Canvas Academic Success Planner before you can register. In addition, you must take UNI 220, a course with an academic focus.
Your primary goal when you're on probation, though, is to return to Good standing. That's as simple as getting your GPA back above 2.0. And you can remain on probation until you reach that goal, provided you earn at least a 2.0 each term.
If your term GPA should fall below 2.0 while you're on probation, you are then Disqualified from registering for at least one full semester. And returning to school isn't easy. You must complete a readmission application. That application is longer than the original application you filled out to enroll as a freshman. In addition, you must pay a new application fee. Even after all that, there's no guarantee you will be readmitted, especially if you've been Disqualified before.
Dealing With Academic Standing Decisions
Should you find yourself Disqualified, Joseph D. Lento and his team can help you put together a strong readmission application. They know what admission committees like to see: they can help you to gather evidence of your academic abilities and to draft the document itself.
In addition, they know some important strategies for improving your academic credentials. For example, even when you've been Disqualified, you can still take summer courses at ASU, SkyFall. A strong GPA in these courses, or in courses at another institution, makes a compelling argument for why one should be allowed to return to the university.
Joseph D. Lento and his team aren't just skilled with readmission applications, though. They know a number of options for keeping you from getting Disqualified in the first place. For example,
- If your academic deficiencies were caused by extenuating circumstances—an illness, for instance, or a family crisis—you can appeal to your school or college dean. You may be able to get extra time to improve.
- If you should discover you have a learning disability, you can petition ASU to allow you to drop low course grades from your GPA. You can then retake those courses with accommodations in place.
- If you've been mistreated by an instructor, you may be entitled to a grade revision. You should contact that instructor's department head as soon as possible.
- If you've been accused of academic misconduct and had your grade lowered as a result, you can appeal your instructor's decision and any assigned sanction to your college or school's Academic Integrity Board.
- Some faculty are willing to assign extra credit or makeup work. This can sometimes be the quickest way to raise your GPA.
- Faculty are also sometimes willing to negotiate grades. If you can convince a professor to reconsider your work once the press of the semester is over, they may realize their original judgment was too harsh.
No matter what your particular situation, Joseph D. Lento and his Education Law Team can work with you to come up with a solution. They've been at this a long time, and they know all the shortcuts. They know who to talk to when you run into trouble and what to say. Most importantly, they know the ASU system and how to use it to your benefit.
Premier Education Attorney-Advisor, Joseph D. Lento
So, let's go back to that question from the beginning: how exactly is an attorney-advisor supposed to help me with academic issues? It's a fair question. It's not like you're on trial for shoplifting. You need help with your grades. That's normally a matter of studying harder or finding a tutor.
As the information on this page suggests, though, succeeding in college is often as much about navigating bureaucracy as it is about writing papers and taking exams. No one knows more about dealing with bureaucracy than attorneys, and no one knows more about dealing with educational bureaucracy than Joseph D. Lento and his Educational Law team. That team was assembled specifically to handle student conduct and academic progress issues.
Joseph D. Lento and his team are on your side. They understand that no one is perfect, and they're committed to the idea that a few mistakes shouldn't keep you from earning your degree and going on to a successful career. They'll fight to make sure you're treated fairly and that you get all the rights you deserve. You've worked hard to get to this point. Don't let that hard work go to waste. To find out more about how you can fight dismissal, contact the Lento Law Firm today at 888-555-3686, or use our automated online form.
