Academic Coach: Academic Coaches partner with students to set academic goals, discuss effective study
and time-management strategies, tackle procrastination, and help students feel more
in control of their academic commitments. Coaches can also refer students to specific
course tutoring and to other offices on campus that can assist students with non-academic
challenges.
Degree Completion Team (DCT): The DCT includes your Academic Advisor, Academic Coach, and a Case Manager from Student
Care and Outreach.
Good Academic Standing: Students in Good Academic Standing have a Total Institution GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Minimum Retention Requirements: Minimum retention requirements include completing at least 6 hours of coursework fall
and spring term (3 hours summer term) and earning a minimum term GPA of 2.25. These
courses must be graded A-F. You cannot count S/U courses or W grades toward your 6
(or 3 summer) minimum hours.
Term Grade Point Average (GPA): This is the average of your current semester’s course grades. It is calculated at
the end of the current semester.
Total Institution GPA: Your Total Institution GPA includes all UGA coursework but does not include grades
transferred from other institutions.
