Advising Tips for Students Facing the Possibility of Discontinuation


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Less than 36 credits in 2 consecutive semesters (excluding the summer semester) Less than 1.0 sGPA for 2 consecutive semesters (excluding the summer semester) Greater than maximum period of registration for the curriculum - normally 150% of the normative period of studies Other additional conditions stipulated by Faculties e.g. failed in capstone or professional core courses Advising Tips of Invited to review meeting with the Faculty Review Committee on Student Performance and Discontinuation (FRC) Advising Tips of Continue to study after (FRC) Pros of Option 1 Cons of Option 1 Advising Tips of Option 1 Advising Tips of Hard to decide? Pros of Option 2 Conts of Option 2 Advising Tips of Option 2 Advising Tips of Continue to study after (CoD) Advising Tips of required to discontinue Emotional support to your advisees: *Take time to listen to their worries and concerns *Show your understanding on their anxieties over the potential discontinuation *Acknowledge their courage and effort to reach out to you *Do not give them false hope or empty promise *Support your advisees adaptive ways to take care of themselves during this difficult time *Express your concern and encourage the advisees to consult a counsellor at CEDARS-CoPE, if your advisees disclose feeling hopeless and suicidal. *You may refer to the information Managing Suicidal Risks and Making Referrals or discuss the situation with the Duty Counsellor (Call 3917 8388). Managing Suicidal Risks and Making Referrals Managing Suicidal Risks and Making Referrals