Why am I being placed in PASS?
Students not meeting all of the following admissions criteria for Greenville College, will be considered for the PASS Program:

• Upper-half of your high-school graduating class
• A 2.40 GPA on a 4.00 scale
• An ACT composite score of 18 or a SAT composite of 860

Not meeting these criteria indicates that you may have difficulty with some courses at Greenville College and that you could benefit from the specialized support that will find in the PASS Program. Admittance to Greenville College will be contingent upon agreement to be part of the PASS Program if you are recommended for the program.

How Does PASS Work?
The first week of the semester, PASS students will attend a meeting to be assigned to a PASS group leader/tutor and to get to know the other members of the group. This group usually consists of five or six student and the tutor. During the semester, each PASS student must participate in a minimum of six hours per week of supervised study time in a tutor-led study group. In the meeting, each group will determine its study contracts and group meeting times. The group meets in two-hour blocks of time, three days per week. This scheduled item is designed to help you begin to build a disciplined study schedule, but shouldn't be considered as the only study time you spend during the week.

In addition to your study groups, you will be required to take and successfully complete a one-hour study skills class designed to help you learn to be a successful student.

How can PASS help me?
PASS can build confidence in your ability to succeed in an academic environment. It can help you make a smooth transition from high school to college, teach you good study habits, and provide you with a lot of emotional and academic support. Student who have successfully completed the program often attribute that success to the consistent study hours and support that helped them learn to study and keep grades up.

How will my progress be evaluated?
Your progress in each class and in your PASS group will be assessed at the end of the second, fifth, and ninth weeks of the semester. If you are not attending the study sessions or your classes, or if your grades fall below a C in your classes, you will have a mandatory meeting with the PASS Program supervisor to discuss the problem and jointly seek solutions. Failure to meet the new expectations as well as the PASS Program requirements may result in a review of your participation in school.

At the end of the fourth and eighth weeks, faculty submit low-grade reports for students to help with the evaluation process. This information will be shared with you in a personal conference.

At the end of the semester, your progress will be reassessed to determine whether you should continue in PASS or advance out of the program. Students admitted in the PASS Program may be placed on academic probation or dismissed if the first semester GPA falls below 1.50/4.00.

Will everyone know I'm in a "special program"?
Only if you tell them! PASS is designed to help you be successful in college. Student in the program take regular classes. There is no stigma - just a lot of support and help. Greenville College only admits students who are capable of meeting its academic expectations. PASS offers you the tools, the time, and the support, along with your hard work, that will help you in meeting those expectations.

The PASS Program is part of:
The Student Success Center
Located in The Ruby E. Dare Library
Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
618-664-6611
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