Student Persistence

Academic Progress Reports (APR)

During week 6 of the fall and spring terms, Columbia measures the academic progress of all undergraduate students. The academic progress report is meant to provide a sense of your performance at this point in time. For each course in which you are enrolled, your instructor will assign you one of the following academic progress reports:

• Exceeds basic expectations: Demonstrating performance at a very high level in the course, typically shown as consistent attendance, earning high grades on assignments, and displaying a deep engagement with course content.
• Meets basic expectations: Demonstrating behavior proven to produce success in college, such as consistent attendance, class participation, and on-time completion of assignments.
• Does not meet basic expectations: Demonstrating behaviors known to put students at risk for failure, such as excessive absences, lack of class participation, and missed or incomplete assignments.

While the academic progress report is not a final grade and will not affect your grade point average, it is a valuable indicator of your performance in the course to date. Columbia is committed to your success, and this process is important to understand your progress towards that success. If you are not meeting basic expectations, you will receive this progress report via email, and you are strongly encouraged to discuss course expectations with your instructor(s).

• What if I receive an "At-Risk" progress report?

  We believe in your academic abilities and want to make sure you receive the support you need to succeed. If you receive an at-risk progress report here are some next steps:

  1. Talk with your instructor regarding your progress in their class. Make sure to ask them if you can catch up on missed work or do anything else to improve your grade.
  2. If you cannot catch up in the class, talk with an academic advisor about your options, which may include withdrawing. You can schedule an appointment here.
  3. Get in touch with other support offices like the Academic Center for Tutoring, Services for Students with Disabilities, and Academic Coaching.

  
  

   

• How do I see my academic progress reports?
  Check your official colum.edu email. You can also schedule an appointment with your academic advisor to review and discuss your progress reports.
• Why did my Academic Advisor contact me about my academic progress reports?
  Academic advisors often reach out to students with at-risk progress reports to offer additional support for the semester.
• What resources do students use when they fall behind?

   

  • Academic Advising
  • Tutoring
  • Columbia Central (Financial Aid)
  • Counseling Services
  • Health Center
  • Services for Students with Disabilities
  • TRIO Conaway Achievement Project
• What if I want to withdraw from a class?
  If you speak with your instructor and believe you cannot catch up in class, you might consider withdrawing from the course. The first step is to speak with your Academic Advisor. You can find the withdrawal deadline here.