Everyone gives you advice before you go to college. Enjoy yourself, they say, but make sure you’re studying and going to class every day. It’s easy to get distracted by parties and football games and forget why you’re at Troy in the first place.

Good advice. People rarely mention the other crucial aspect of college success, though: learning to navigate the system. Colleges and universities are bureaucracies, and it’s not always easy to work your way through them. Do you know who to call if you need to miss class for a funeral, for instance? Do you know where to go if you think you might have a learning disability? Do you know what to do if you think a professor may be treating you unfairly?

We’ve got the answers to those questions and all the other ones that will come up during your four years at Troy. The LLF National Law Firm’s Education Law Team was founded to help students handle the often confusing, always important, bureaucratic elements of college. We know the law. Just as importantly, we know how Troy’s administrative systems work. We know who to call when you have a problem, and we know what to say.

What can we do for you? Call 888-535-3686 to find out, or take a little time now and tell us about your situation.

Academic Progression at Troy University

You can probably guess the most common problem among Troy students is low GPA. Unlike high school, Troy issues sanctions to students who are struggling academically, and you can even wind up dismissed if you aren’t careful. Here’s what the university’s academic standing policy has to say.

  • Good Standing: The goal is always to stay in good standing, at least as often as you can. Good standing means you’re making steady progress towards your degree. Troy defines it as a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or above.
  • Academic Probation: Should you fall out of good standing, your first stop is academic probation. Plenty of students spend time here. The only real downside is that you’re limited to no more than 13 hours per term. In fact, you can remain on probation as long as you need to—until you return to good standing—provided you keep your term GPA above 2.0.
  • Academic Suspension: Should your term GPA fall below 2.0 while you’re on probation, you’re then suspended from the university. First suspensions last one semester. Second suspensions last two semesters. Note that while on suspension, courses you take at other institutions will not count towards your Troy degree. When you return to Troy, you are once again placed on probation until you raise your cumulative GPA above 2.0.
  • Indefinite Suspension: Third suspension are for an “indefinite” period of time. You must reapply for admission, and your return is not guaranteed.

Dealing With Academic Standing Decisions

If you’ve been suspended, you can file an immediate appeal with the Senior Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs. Successful appeals are generally based on mitigating circumstances, such as a serious illness or a family emergency. If the Vice Chancellor grants your appeal, though, you gain an additional semester on probation.

You’re always better off avoiding suspension in the first place, though. Plus, you can’t be sure Troy will accept your excuse. Luckily, the attorneys at the LLF National Law Firm have been doing this long enough to know all strategies for keeping your GPA up, including a few your advisor may not tell you about.

  • Of course, the most tried and true method of raising your GPA is to ask for extra credit or makeup assignments. You’ll likely have to ask for these opportunities, but the worst that can happen is your instructor can say no. You’re no worse off in that case. And if they say yes, an extra lab assignment or a paper rewrite could be enough to keep you off probation or avoid a suspension.
  • If you consistently struggle with grades, that could be a sign of a more serious problem—a learning disability. The LLF National Law Firm attorney can help you get tested, and if it turns out you do have a disability, they can work with the school to get you appropriate course accommodations, such as extra time to complete assignments. They can also petition the university to drop low grades from your transcript and allow you to retake those classes without penalty.
  • Some low grades are the result of academic misconduct allegations. If an instructor has accused you of cheating, plagiarism, or some other form of dishonesty, the LLF National Law Firm attorney can help you file an appeal.
  • You deserve fair treatment from all of your instructors. If you feel a particular instructor is treating you unfairly, you may be entitled to some type of grade relief. Report such mistreatment to your instructor’s department head as soon as possible.
  • Even if you don’t have a mistreatment claim, you always have the right to file a grade appeal if you think you deserve a higher grade in a course.

Every situation is different, and no two solutions will work for every student. The LLF National Law Firm attorney will start by sitting down with you and going over your case. They’ll suggest a course of action, and they’ll work with you to implement it.

Of course, if you’re facing suspension, you can count on the LLF National Law Firm attorney to help you file a compelling appeal. We know what counts as the best evidence and how to make you look your best on paper. And should the worst happen and you find yourself indefinitely suspended, we can work with you to put together a strong readmission package.

What Can the LLF National Law Firm Do For You?

Your Troy University diploma is far more than just a piece of paper. It’s your avenue to a successful career. If it’s under threat, you can’t afford to try and handle the problem by yourself. University processes and procedures can be complex and difficult to navigate, and often, you will find the system is stacked against you. You need the very best help you can get, someone who is in your corner and ready to fight on your behalf.

The LLF National Law Firm’s Education Law Team has helped hundreds of students, just like you, respond to academic issues and make it to graduation. To find out what can we do for you, call us today at 888-535-3686 or use our online form.

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