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    FAQs

    • What courses and permissible grades are required?
      English
      If you place into: You are required to take: Permissible Grades
      Co-Requisite-Level English ENGL 0999* with ENGL 1101 C or better in ENGL 1101
      Math
      If you place into: You are required to take: Permissible Grades
      Co-Requisite-Level Math MATH 0999*
      with
      MATH 1111

      D or better in MATH 1111

      C or better required to take next MATH course

      Math
      If you place into: You are required to take: Permissible Grades
      Foundations-Level Math MATH 0997* with MATH 1001
      or
      MATH 0998* with MATH 1101

      D or better in MATH 1001/1101

      C or better to take next MATH course

      *These course combinations, ENGL 0999/1111, MATH 0997/1001, MATH 0998/1101 and MATH 0999/1111 are two courses taken in the same semester. When registering, click on “See Note” in Banner to view requirements and paired courses.

      All questions about placement in Learning Support may be directed to Dede deLaughter: dede.delaughter@ung.edu; 706-310-6207

    • Does attendance matter?

      Yes. Chronic absences often result in poor course grades, and can also be cause for faculty to have students administratively withdrawn from their course. Students who are administratively withdrawn from their Learning Support class will also be withdrawn from any corresponding college-level classes. Please reserve absences for extreme circumstances. Students who encounter extenuating circumstances are encouraged to contact the Dean of Students on their home campus to discuss whether or not a hardship withdrawal might be warranted.

    • How can I make sure I’m registered for next semester?
      1. Meet with your faculty advisor, listed on your Tranguid, during Advising Weeks.
      2. In consultation with your advisor, fill out the Scheduling Worksheet for Students with LS requirements. Submit a copy of the signed worksheet to the office designated on the form.
      3. Check for registration time and holds in Banner Web. Clear up any holds.
      4. Use your copy of your student scheduling worksheet create your own schedule, using Nighthawk Registration.
      5. Register on the first day you are eligible. (Registration assistance is available at every campus.)
      6. Look at your schedule in your Banner Web account once finished registering to confirm class times, days, and locations.
      7. Make certain payment is taken care of by the payment deadline.
    • How do LS courses affect my academic standing and financial aid?

      Students with Learning Support requirements must enroll in their required Learning Support (LS) courses each semester of attendance until the requirements have been completed. Learning Support courses numbered below the 1000-level do not carry college-level credit leading to graduation; however, the courses do count toward hours of enrollment, eligibility for sorority/fraternity membership, being excused from military quarters, and for various other college activities that require a certain number of credit hours. Being in Learning Support classes does not affect one's eligibility for financial aid, provided a student meets all financial aid requirements. Grades in Learning Support numbered below the 1000-level courses are not calculated into students’ GPA, but successful completion of LS coursework is a requirement for completion of Area A requirements.

    • Will Financial Aid pay for Learning Support classes?

      Federal Financial Aid (Pell Grant, Subsidized loans, and Unsubsidized loans) will pay for Learning Support courses. HOPE will not pay for LS coursework numbered below the 1000-level.

    • How often should I check my college email account?

      Daily. It's the official means of communication between students, faculty, and staff.

    • I have a chronic health condition, or I think I may have a learning disability. What should I do?

      Please consult with Student Accessibility Services as soon as possible. You may be eligible for certain accommodations. Any information shared with this office remains strictly confidential.

    • I’m not very good at taking tests. What can I do?

      Help is available through a variety of workshops, as well as by scheduling an appointment with the Student Counseling center for one-on-one assistance.

    • When and where are tutors available to help me?

      Tutoring assistance is available on all campuses. Visit UNG Tutoring, or ask your professor.

    • What does it mean to withdraw from a course?
      • While there are no academic penalties for withdrawing from a class prior to the midpoint, there may be financial aid consequences as well as effects on UNG’s Course Repeats policy (see next bullet). Please discuss any withdrawals with your professor, your advisor, and with financial aid prior to submitting a withdrawal request.
      • UNG allows students a maximum of three tries in a course. If, upon the third time taking a course, a student does not earn a passing grade, s/he is no longer permitted to take that course at UNG. UNG counts withdrawals as well as non-passing grades in this policy.
      • All Area A requirements must be completed by the time students complete 30 credit hours. Students who do not complete LS requirements by the time they earn 30 hours will have their schedules restricted to only LS coursework until completed. (Board of Regents policy)
      • Faculty may have students administratively withdrawn at any point in the semester for missing assignments or for excessive absences. This results in a grade of WF if initiated after the midpoint.
      • Students who withdraw or are withdrawn from one of their Corequisite courses are also withdrawn from the Corequisite course paired with it.
      • Students who encounter extenuating circumstances are encouraged to contact the Dean of Students on their home campus to discuss whether or not a hardship withdrawal might be warranted.
    • What are some critical dates this semester?
        • Midpoint (last day to withdraw from a full-session UNG course without academic penalty): Friday, March 3, 2023. First short, Second short, and eCore classes all have a different midpoint. Check the UNG Calendars for specific dates.
        • For more information and instructions on how to withdraw from a course or from all of your courses, go to Withdrawal Information Webpage.
        • Advising Weeks are in March. Meet with your advisor to prepare to register in April for your fall 2023 classes.
        • Holidays:
          • MLK, Jr. Day: Monday, January 16, 2023
          • UNG Spring Break: March 13-17, 2023
        • Final Exams Week:
          • Full Session and Second Short Session: May 1-5, 2023
          • First Short Session: February 28 - March 1, 2023
          • Full Session eCore: April 22-27, 2023
          • First Short Session eCore: March 1-4, 2023
          • Second Short Session eCore: April 25-29, 2023
        • Need help? Have a question? Email learningsupport@ung.edu from your UNG email.

    If you've searched the FAQs and can't find the answer, please contact the Learning Support Director.

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