S.T.A.R.

Students  Tackling  Academic  Recovery

The STAR Program is specifically designed for students identified as scholastically deficient, but is open to any student wishing to learn strategies to improve academic performance.

What do you do in the STAR Program?

Students will attend a STAR Program orientation where they will assess their individual needs and create a strategic plan to achieve academic success. During the orientation, students will attend breakout sessions addressing study skills, time management,

navigating the USC system and campus resources.

Additionally, students will be contacted by either a residence hall professional staff member or by the Student Success Center to schedule individual academic coaching appointments.

Throughout the academic year, the STAR Program also will sponsor ongoing student success workshops on a variety of topics.
 

What is scholastic deficiency?

Students are considered “scholastically deficient" at USC if their semester, yearly or cumulative grade point average (GPA) falls below a 2.0. Scholastic deficiency is measured in grade point deficit (GPD) points, which reflect how far a student’s GPA is below 2.0. Students reaching 24 GPDs may be placed on suspension from the University.

What is scholastic probation?

Although students can remain at the University with a GPA of at least a 2.0, each college or school may require a higher GPA to remain in its academic programs. If a student fails to meet the GPA requirement, the dean of the college may place the student on scholastic probation, in which the student will be required to fulfill certain conditions to meet satisfactory academic progress.

What could happen if I become scholastically deficient?

Several consequences may result from scholastic deficiency.

You could:

• lose financial aid, including LIFE scholarships;

• eventually be suspended from USC;

• be required to retake classes;

• be denied admission to your major.

For more information about STAR, please contact Asheley Bice, Coordinator of Tutoring and Academic Recovery programs at 777-4064 or abice@sc.edu