Academic Healthy U (AHU) is a first building block for strengthening academic skills.  All students whose cumulative GPA drops below 2.0 for the first time are required to participate.  Students enrolled in AHU will meet one-on-one for the first time during the beginning of the semester to set academic and personal goals, identify stumbling blocks and create an action plan.  All AHU students will participate in discussions/assignments on D2L.  Additional one-on-one appointments will be scheduled during the semester.  AHU students will also have access to appointments for additional assistance if needed.

PASS is mandatory for all students on first academic probation and those students readmitted after dismissal. 

PASS sessions are held once a week for 30 minutes and offer: 

• Small group sessions of 6-8 students
• Relevant, hands-on activities
• Discussion on issues that apply to students on probation
• An opportunity to create an academic/personal plan
• Help for building a foundation for success

Students must attend the first orientation meeting, which is usually held on the Sunday before the start of the semester. They hear about the program in more depth, then complete the Academic Assistance Agreement and sign up for the meeting time that best fits their schedule.

PASS has an online version utilizing D2L.  All online PASS students will be automatically enrolled in the online version.  On campus students can request placement into the online version if necessary.

Participants were asked: "What did you like most about PASS?"

• I liked being able to discuss the primary stressors in our lives that affect our schooling.
• I liked how I wasn't the only one with some of the same problems.
• I liked that I could talk to someone about what I needed help with.
• I liked that the class sizes were small; it felt as my needs were addressed in the best way possible.
• I loved my PASS instructor, she was very approachable and kind to the students in the group. I also liked that we talked about how to manage our time with studying and homework.
• I really liked the fact that the instructor was willing to help you with any questions/problems that you had.
• I liked being able to ask questions about our problems or situations without worrying. And I liked getting the answer on the spot.  I also liked being able to interact with other students in my situation.
• The thing that I liked most about pass was that there was an abundant amount of information available at many times. This course has helped me to get my head on straight and point me in the right direction. I am more motivated to do better in college and am very thankful for this extra chance. The pass program has helped me to devise a plan for my grades and set mini goals for myself.
• Pass was a great opportunity for me.  I met some really great students in my class and the instructor was phenomenal.  I've never felt more welcome by a group of people such as my class and I feel that I now have the skills to succeed and progress here at Cal-U.