Red Flags

(Warning signs that may indicate possibly serious emerging problems with your college career)

•  Indecisiveness about your major, personal and career goals, or courses to take.

•  Frequent illness, repeated bouts of "stomach flu," headaches, migraine or infections.

•  Increased drinking, smoking, or use of illegal substances; coming to class "high."

•  Irresponsible, obsessive, promiscuous or unprotected sexual behavior.

•  Repeatedly skipping classes, whether for work, illness, or just out of neglect.

•  Difficulty keeping up with coursework, falling behind on assignments or reading.

•  Questioning the relevance of required courses for your major.

•  Selecting classes without any connection to career, purpose or other goals.

•  Unrealistic overconfidence combined with failing grades or poor prior academic record.

•  Failure to register for next semester or to reapply for financial aid and/or housing on time; failure to complete the FAFSA.

•  Requesting transcripts.

If you live away from home:

•  Calling home daily or spending hours on the phone, texting, on Twitter, Facebook or MySpace talking to family or home folks.

•  Going home frequently, particularly missing school days to go home

O.W. 5/07 rev 5/09