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Graduation Contract

GRADUATION CONTRACT

This plan is designed for juniors/seniors who are preparing for the transition from college to graduate school or the work place. 

Student Name  __________________________
(70 credit hours – graduation)  Support Specialist _______________________

To support my goals for academic success, I agree to complete the following during this academic year.  I realize that this plan may be revised at any time, in cooperation with my Support Specialist, to meet my changing needs.

Goal setting is an intricate part of college success.  Based on this fact, you will develop goals for graduation and career planning here at NKU. 

1)  Using the DAPPS rules of goal setting, (goals must be: dated, achievable, positive, personal, specific) explore 2-3 short-term graduation/career goals:
       1. _________________________________________________________________________________
       2. _________________________________________________________________________________
       3. _________________________________________________________________________________

2) Based on your goals, list at least 3 actions needed to achieve your goals:
       1. ________________________________________________________________________________
       2. ________________________________________________________________________________
       3. ________________________________________________________________________________

3) Who in your life can help you make this happen?  (List at least 3 people):
       1. __________________________________________________________
       2. __________________________________________________________
       3. __________________________________________________________

4) Are you on target for graduation? _____________  If not, what adjustments need to be made?________________________________________________________________________________

Please check any of the following that apply to you:

Academic Advising: (assistance with general studies/major requirements, course selections, and registration)
 My major is ________________________________________________________.
 My Academic Advisor is ____________________________________________________
 I understand that as a declared major my Support Specialist will continue to serve as my secondary advisor
 I will continue to review all course plans with my Support Specialist.
 I am eligible for Super Priority Registration
 Other______________________________________________________________________________.

Personal Support/Referral: (assistance with personal concerns/referrals to community resources)
 I will meet with my Support Specialist regarding personal issues impacting school performance.
 I am currently working with a professional counselor?  Y or N
 I will follow-up on referrals made by Support Specialist
 Other______________________________________________________________________________.

Academic Counseling: (availability of information, resources, and tools critical for academic success)
 I will meet with my Support Specialist to review progress in course where I am earning a C or below
 I will review Mid-term Progress Reports each semester
 I will complete a degree audit with my specialist to ensure that I am on course for graduation
 I will develop a personal graduation plan with my Support Specialist and will share it with my advisor
 Other ______________________________________________________________________________

Tutoring/Academic Support Programs: (individual/group support in various courses or learning skills)
 I will utilize the Writing Center for______________________________________________________.
 I will utilize the Math Center for ________________________________________________________.
 I will utilize Tutoring for_____________ _________________________________________________.
 I will meet individually with my Support Specialist for assistance in (Circle all that apply):
     Time Management     Note taking     Study Strategies     Test taking Skills
     Stress Management     Interpersonal Skills     Other _________________________
 I will attend the following WILD sessions______________________________________________________
 Other______________________________________________________________________________.

Financial Aid Counseling: (guidance and support in accessing financial assistance, scholarships or appeals)
 I will apply for NKU/other scholarship(s) by the February 1 deadline.
 I will complete the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline.
 I currently receive (Circle all that apply):
     Pell Grant     KEES Scholarship     Perkins Loans     Stafford Loans
     Federal Work Study     Institutional Work Study     Vocational Rehabilitation Scholarship
 I currently work ____________ hours per week.
 I will develop a plan with my Support Specialist to reduce my loans/work hours if possible
 I will apply for SSS Grant Aid Award each semester.
 I will need to participate in at least 4 WILD sessions each semester to maintain my eligibility for SSS Grant Aid.
 Other______________________________________________________________________________.

Career/Major Counseling: (assistance and guidance in identifying and selecting a major/career) 
 My current Declared Major: _______________________________________________.
 I will explore career options with Support Specialist.
 I will explore Study Abroad opportunities to enrich my educational/career experience
 I will meet with the Career Development Center to develop a resume and interview coaching
 I will attend the NKU Job Fair to explore career options
 I will participate in WILD sessions focused on career development topics
 Other______________________________________________________________________________.

Computer Training/Access: (assistance with word processing, e-mail, Internet research, web pages, etc.)
 I will continue to read my NKU webmail weekly
 I will access the SSS webpage at www.nku.edu/~sss for updated program information
 I will use the SSS Computer Lab for school related computer work
 Other______________________________________________________________________________.

Transfer Counselor: (information and assistance in preparing to transfer to another post-secondary institution)
 I am a transfer student?  Y or N
 I will meet with my Support Specialist to review my transfer credit from ___________________________
 I will meet with my Support Specialist to plan to transfer to ______________________________________

SSS/Campus Involvement: (access to culturally and socially enriching activities)
 I will attend Culture Connection activities including (Circle all that apply):
     Welcome Week     Theatre Production     Free Lunches     Pre-Finals Activities     Celebration of Achievement
 I will join the on-campus student organization
 Consider Study Abroad opportunities
 Explore Civic Engagement opportunities
 WILD Session

I agree to the Graduation Plan of Support we have developed.

________________________________________  ________________________________________
Student Signature                                             Date           Support Specialist Signature                              Date