Academic guidance, encouragement, a place to meet other veterans and chill out in a very nice environment, as well as a room where you can interact with others who understand your past and how it is currently affecting you. The VIP center is located in the Garnett Library, (417) 255-7720.
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What are the MathLab classes about?
They are math classes using a computer mediation to facilitate the students learning. Homework and other aspects are on the computer along with teacher interaction, lectures as needed, and tutoring as well to enhance the students learning.
What is the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP)?
A program for students who placed in writing 100 but would like to try to do both 100 and 110 in one semester.
What happens when I repeat a course I received an ‘F’ in?
You receive credit for the course if passing it on the second try. The original ‘F’ will not be counted against your grade average but will still appear on the transcript.
Can I be both enrolled as West Plains student and a Springfield student?
Yes, this is allowed for all majors and degrees that overlap the two campus programs.
How can I enroll in a Springfield class when it is closed?
You can contact the instructor via email and ask for permission to be admitted to the course by getting a “closed level” override form, available from the office of the registrar in Springfield, (417) 836-5520.
If I get a ‘C’ in a class I need for my major, will I have to retake it?
No, this is considered a passing grade, as long as it is not a prerequisite for another class that is required in the major and doesn’t drop your GPA below 2.0. If it is, the course will have to be retaken to achieve at least a ‘C’ and put your GPA average at 2.0 or above.
What do I do if I can’t get my faculty advisor to return my call or email?
If your advisor does not return your call or email, contact the office of academic affairs, Lybyer, (417) 255-7272, for assistance.
What is TRIO?
A student support program that works with students who fall into one of three categories. They are either first-generation students, special needs or low income. It is a program to help provide these students with the edge that they need to succeed in completing a complete college degree program. Its goals are to enable these students to continue on to completion and level the playing field for these students who enter with fewer advantages than students who have had parents who have gone to college or financial resources that permit them to be better prepared for college.
How can I get help with English?
Go to the tutoring lab in Melton Hall 114, (417) 255-7942 or (417) 255-7248.
What are the MathLab classes about?
They are math classes using a computer mediation to facilitate the students learning. Homework and other aspects are on the computer along with teacher interaction, lectures as needed, and tutoring as well to enhance the students learning.
What is the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP)?
A program for students who placed in writing 100 but would like to try to do both 100 and 110 in one semester.
What happens when I repeat a course I received an ‘F’ in?
You receive credit for the course if passing it on the second try. The original ‘F’ will not be counted against your grade average but will still appear on the transcript.
Can I be both enrolled as West Plains student and a Springfield student?
Yes, this is allowed for all majors and degrees that overlap the two campus programs.
How can I enroll in a Springfield class when it is closed?
You can contact the instructor via email and ask for permission to be admitted to the course by getting a “closed level” override form, available from the office of the registrar in Springfield, (417) 836-5520.
If I get a ‘C’ in a class I need for my major, will I have to retake it?
No, this is considered a passing grade, as long as it is not a prerequisite for another class that is required in the major and doesn’t drop your GPA below 2.0. If it is, the course will have to be retaken to achieve at least a ‘C’ and put your GPA average at 2.0 or above.
What do I do if I can’t get my faculty advisor to return my call or email?
If your advisor does not return your call or email, contact the office of academic affairs, Lybyer, (417) 255-7272, for assistance.
What is TRIO?
A student support program that works with students who fall into one of three categories. They are either first-generation students, special needs or low income. It is a program to help provide these students with the edge that they need to succeed in completing a complete college degree program. Its goals are to enable these students to continue on to completion and level the playing field for these students who enter with fewer advantages than students who have had parents who have gone to college or financial resources that permit them to be better prepared for college.
How can I get help with English?
Go to the tutoring lab in Melton Hall 114, (417) 255-7942 or (417) 255-7248.