GPAid

gpaid-logo-header-large.pngThe transition from high school to college can be difficult. The GPAid program was developed to get you back on track. Count on the structure, support, and resources to help you excel academically, both now and throughout your years as a ’Cane. This program takes place in the spring term and is available through assignment only.

 

Start the GPAid program now!

JANUARY 15 at 4:00 PM

 

Camner Time Management and Study Skills Workshop

JANUARY 28 at 12:00 PM
Richter Library, Room 102B

 

JANUARY 29 at 12:00 PM
Richter Library, Room 102B

Outcomes

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of GPAid participants said they would recommend the program to other students.
 increase in term GPA on average for past GPAid participants.

Financial Aid Benefits

If you complete all requirements of the GPAid program, you will be eligible for the following additional benefits for the subsequent fall semester:

1. Merit scholarship recipients - If you earn a minimum 3.0 term GPA and successfully complete a minimum of 12 credits at the end of spring, you will have your UM merit scholarship honored, in warning status, for the following fall semester. 

2. Institutional need-based aid - If you earn a minimum 2.0 term GPA at the end of spring, you will have your UM need-based aid honored, in warning status, for the following semester. 

3. Other financial aid recipients - A Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) appeal will have to be completed if your required cumulative GPA and credit completion is not met. See details in the commitment letter and learn more at miami.edu/sap.

Program Goals

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Identify and acknowledge barriers to your academic success.
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Improve organization, time management, and priority setting.
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Increase engagement with the University’s support services, resources, and student community.
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Improve your GPA.
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Reward yourself for the hard work!

Program Requirements

As part of the GPAid program, you’ll be able to participate in the following activities to get back on track:

1. Attend an orientation to set strategies for the upcoming spring semester and understand program benefits and responsibilities.

2. Complete a brief self-assessment to understand challenges that impacted your first semester in college.

3. Participate in a small-group workshop focused on time-management, test-taking, and note-taking skills.

4. Get exclusive access to four one-on-one advising sessions, two (2) sessions with your Cane Navigator,  one (1) session with a " First Year Fellow" , and one (1) session with a " Success Advisor.

Student Experience

"The staff took real interest in making sure each student succeeded."
–Reece M.

"Optimistic, encouraging, and supportive."
–Daniela S.

"GPAid provided a means for me to understand how to approach college, stay organized, and stay on track."
–Elijah L.

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