Raising my GPA

UNC Bears Raising my GPA

These tools will also help you raise your GPA if you need something higher for a scholarship, your major, or a graduate school application. And all Bears need at least a 2.0 to graduate.

 Free resources to help you succeed

First, this entire Success at UNC Canvas Shell is designed to help you as a student. Take time to explore all the other topics, and return to these resources whenever you have a question or problem. But, sometimes "self-help" or on-demand content isn't what you need, so we have services that give you interactive support:

 Policies that change your GPA

As a Bear, get familiar with the policies related to Grades and Standing:

• Academic Review Appeals give you a chance for another semester if you were suspended. If you need to submit an appeal, you will receive emails from your success and probation support. We also host info sessions on Zoom each semester. For more information, visit the Probation Support for Students Links to an external site. website.
• The Course Repeats Policy Links to an external site. vs. the Grade Replacement Policy Links to an external site. make a difference. If you retake a class, submit your Grade Replacement form to make sure it isn't a "repeat." You will get reminder emails about this, but it is better to submit the form at the same time you register for the retaken class. Basically, repeats stay in your GPA while replacements drop the original grade.
• Incompletes Links to an external site. let you finish the class within a year. You will need to request this option with your professor directly.
• Academic Appeals Links to an external site. begin with your professor if you feel like something was inaccurate about your grades.
• Academic Misconduct is about cheating and academic dishonesty. Visit the Community Standards and Conflict Resolution's Student Resources Links to an external site. website for more information on the conduct process.
  
• Academic Conflicts are when things interfere with your safe, respectful learning environment. Visit the Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance's Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Links to an external site. website for more information.
  

 Opportunities to meet people and get involved

Your success includes life outside of the classroom. Bears who are involved in campus life often have higher GPAs too because of the connections to study groups, mentorship, and support.

• Find your home away from home with our Cultural and Resource Centers Links to an external site.
• Connect with DREAMers at UNC Links to an external site. resources and support
• Join the Student Diversity Advisory Council Links to an external site. to make an impact on campus
• Register for a program or workshop through the UNITE Program Links to an external site. to learn about numerous social topics
• Bookmark the University Events Calendar Links to an external site.
• Visit the UNC Counseling Center Links to an external site. or the Psychological Services Clinic Links to an external site. 
• Find or start a new student organization through the Office of Student Organizations Links to an external site.
• Get involved with the Office of Student Life Links to an external site. for even more opportunities

 Bonus materials

Check out these additional resources and ways to apply this content to your life: