What DO I do if . . .

I am not passing a course?

If it is early in the semester, you can probably still pass if you study harder or study differently.

• Meet with your teacher and ask for suggestions in how to improve your study habits.
• Join a study group.  Listen to other students in your class and try to meet those that are working hard and doing well.
• Check with the division offering the course to find out what tutoring might be available. Academic Divisions
• Visit the Math Tutoring Room if the course is a Math class.
• Visit the learning center to find out what resources are available for this course, tutoring, videos, software, etc. Bryan Learning Center

If it is late in the semester, try to drop the course.

• If you drop before April 16, 2010, you will receive a grade of "W" which has no penalty for your GPA.  Go to the Admissions and Records to fill out the correct forms and pay your fee at the Business Office.
• If you drop after the drop date, but before the first day of finals you automatically receive a grade of "WF".  This does have a penalty for your GPA since the hours count as hours attempted.  Meet with your teacher in person to see if you can qualify for a grade of "WP".

If none of the above works and you still fail the course, it is not the end of the world.  Register for the course again next semester and plan on working hard starting with the first class day.  If you earn a better grade the second time, this is the grade that will be used when your Blinn GPA is calculated.

This page was last modified January 21, 2010

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