If you've been at Vincennes University for more than a minute, you already know that this isn't like high school. It's not just that instructors are more demanding or that courses require more of you. You're on your own for the first time. There's no one around to wake you up in the morning or make you study in the evenings. There's no one around to help you with your laundry. You're working with a higher degree of difficulty, and for the first time, you're working without a net.
Under those circumstances, you can expect things to go wrong from time to time. You can expect to run into a professor who just doesn't seem to like you. You can be sure you'll contract the flu at the worst possible time, when you've got two papers and a test to worry about. And you can count on difficult semesters when you just can't seem to keep your grades up.
The good news is, you're not alone. The Lento Law Firm's Education Law Team is on your side. We know what you're up against, and we know how to help. We've been at this for a while now, and along the way we've learned all the tips and tricks to keep you out of trouble. We know how Vincennes University's administrative procedures work and how to use those procedures to your advantage.
The only question, then, is 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 Vincennes University
Steady progress at VU means staying in good standing. To do that, you need to keep your cumulative GPA above 2.0. It's not the end of the world if your GPA should fall below that number, but you do face consequences.
- Academic Warning: If your GPA only falls a bit, you're issued an academic warning. This simply means that you're struggling and need to turn things around before you face more serious sanctions. For freshmen, the GPA warning zone is between 1.8 and 2.0. For sophomores, it is 1.9 to 2.0. Juniors and seniors don't have a warning zone. Anything below a 2.0 means automatic probation.
- Academic Probation: This is the next step down the academic standing ladder. You're placed on probation any time your cumulative GPA falls below minimum standards. Luckily, probation doesn't include any extra requirements. There are no courses to take or webinars to attend. Your goal is to return to good standing, and your entire focus should be on that. If you can't return to good standing, you need to at least earn better than a 2.0 on your term work
- in order to continue on probation.
- Academic Disqualification: If while on probation your term GPA should fall below 2.0, VU then disqualifies you from continuing at the university.
Disqualification lasts for a minimum of one full term. At that point, you can apply for readmission through the Committee for Readmission. You should know, though, that your return is not guaranteed. If the Committee should refuse your application, you'll need to look elsewhere to continue your studies.
Dealing With Academic Standing Decisions
It's nice that VU maintains a process for readmission, and if you've reached the point of disqualification, you can count on the Lento Law Firm attorney to work with you to file your petition. We know what committees look for in these documents, and we're highly experienced at gathering evidence and drafting appeals.
However, you're always better off if you can avoid reaching the point of disqualification in the first place. How exactly are you supposed to do that? It turns out that the Lento Law Firm attorney can help here as well. We know several strategies for keeping your GPA up, strategies you may not hear about from your advisor.
- If you've been struggling as the result of circumstances beyond your control, you can appeal to the Committee for Readmission for immediate reinstatement. Again, the Lento Law Firm attorney can help you with this process.
- You have a right to fair treatment in the classroom. If you feel like you're being treated unfairly, you should report that to your instructor's department head.
- You always have the option to file a grade appeal if you disagree with your assigned grade, whether or not you're having an issue with your instructor.
- If you struggle to pass courses, you could have a learning disability. The Lento Law Firm attorney can help you get tested. If it turns out you do have a disability, they can also petition the university to drop low grades from your transcript. Then, you can retake those courses once you've received proper accommodations in those courses.
- Your instructors have the power to lower your grades if they suspect you of cheating or plagiarism. They can even fail you outright. You have the right to appeal their decisions, though, to the department chair, the college dean, and, ultimately, judicial affairs.
- Some faculty are willing to assign makeup and extra credit work. You may need to ask before you can receive such work, but it could be that an extra lab or a paper rewrite could be enough to pull your grade up to the next level.
- Faculty are also sometimes willing to negotiate on other grounds. For example, you might ask an instructor to pass you on the basis of your improvement, even if your scores don't add up to a passing grade.
You can expect the Lento Law Firm attorney to go over your situation and to suggest a specific plan of action. They'll also work with you to get that plan in motion.
What Can the Lento Law Firm Do For You?
Your Vincennes 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 Lento Law Firm's Education Law Team has helped hundreds of students, just like you, respond to academic issues and make it to graduation. What can we do for you? To find out, call us today at 888-535-3686 or use our online form.
