Spring Forward
It's not uncommon for students to struggle with the transition to college, and Purdue is here to help you thrive as a Boilermaker! Spring Forward is a spring academic support program for students whose fall semester didn't go as planned. The program includes thoughtful exercises and advisor support designed to help you examine the causes of your particular academic situation, calculate the grades you'll need to quickly get off probation, set realistic goals, and build back your confidence.
Why Spring Forward?
- At the conclusion of spring 2023, 177 program participants who completed all requirements returned to good academic standing by the end of the spring semester.
- Create a customized plan to help you thrive at Purdue.
- Accountability through regular meetings with your academic advisor
- Earn up to $1,500 in summer scholarship money towards summer courses at PWL.
"I would first like to start by saying that out of everything that helped me this semester, the Spring Forward program has been the most dependable and the most consistently helpful in every way possible. It feels so much more personal compared to peer coaching and helps at a completely different level. It feels like I have someone who is experienced and knowledgeable on my side to help me figure out what is in the way of my goals and how to overcome these hurdles. At times it almost felt like having a cheerleader to support me when things were going well or not well, which really helped me build confidence and reinforce my determination from beginning to end of the semester." - Engineering Student
What do I need to do to earn the Spring Forward Scholarship?
- Apply for Spring Forward program (priority deadline is Jan. 3 and the final deadline is Jan. 11)
- Students will be notified of their placement (accepted or waitlist) for the program
- Be selected to participate in the program
- Meet with your academic advisor at least 3 times during the spring semester (Jan. - April 12). The first meeting needs to be completed by Feb. 2
- In the first meeting, complete the spring forward success worksheet with your academic advisor and be on pace to complete all components by April 12
- Enroll in at least 3 credit hours, online or on-campus, of regular coursework through Purdue-West Lafayette for Summer 2024 by April 12
- If you are selected to participate in the program and fail to register for classes by April 12, your spot will go to a person on the waitlist
- This progarm is open only to Purdue West Lafayette undergraduate students.
How do I apply?
The 2024 Spring Forward application will open when Fall 2023 grades post. Space is limited to approximately 175 Boilermakers on academic notice, preference will go to first and second-year students, but all students are eligible to apply. Junior and Senior students will be placed on a waitlist. Apply today!
FAQs
What is academic notice?
Students are placed on academic notice if their semester GPA or cumulative GPA is lower than 2.00 at the end of any fall or spring semester.
What impact do summer classes have on academic stand?
Your academic advisor can help you create a customized plan to best utilize summer classes. Some students use summer to retake difficult courses or take courses related to their interests to help boost their GPA prior to the fall semester. It is important to note that you cannot be placed on academic notice due to summer grades, nor can you get off of notice due to summer grades.
Why is it important that I do well academically this spring?
Students on academic notice shall be academically dismissed from the University at the close of any fall or spring semester in which their semester and cumulative GPA are less than 2.00.
How do I get off academic notice?
In order to return to good academic standing, students need to earn a semester GPA of 2.00 or higher and raise their cumulative GPA to 2.00 or higher.
What other resources are available to students on notice?
The Academic Success Center has created this page to help students identify resources and navigate the academic notice process.
What happens if I am academically dismissed from Purdue?
Students who are academically seperated from the University for the first time are not eligible to apply for readmission for at least one fall or spring semester. Generally, students must complete at least 12 credit hours of coursework at another university with grades of C or higher in all classes as a basic consideration for readmission.
What advice do advisors have for students on academic notice?
"Getting off academic notice means facing your mistakes. I want students to repeat classes right away while some of the material is fresh in their minds. Don't put it off. GPA is all about numbers, so the sooner a student replaces a grade, the faster that GPA recovers. I challenge the students to make a connection with their instructors. Visit them during office hours: just to talk. Getting to know them and them knowing you creates accountability on the student's part to go to class and do well. Let's face it, professors put their pants on one leg at a time, just like the students, so don't be intimidated." TR Oneal, Purdue Polytechnic
How much scholarship money can I earn for Summer 2024?
Students may earn the following scholarship amounts by completing all Spring Forward components. $500 is enough to cover roughly half a class for Indiana residents and one-third of a class for nonresidents/international students. $1,500 offers a sizeable discount for both Indiana residents and nonresidents/international students. Students may also apply for additional need-based summer aid in their myPurdue portal.
| Residency | 3-5 Summer Credits | 6+ Summer Credits |
| Indiana Resident | $500 | $1,500 |
| Domestic Nonresident | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| International | $1,000 | $1,500 |
- Spring Forward