Are you having problems in one of your college classes? If so, you are definitely not alone. Many students experience academic problems at some point. Fortunately, there are a few things that you can do to help you avoid failing a college class.Identify the Reason for Your Low GradesTake a look at your current situation and try to determine the key reason(s) that you are not doing well in your class. For instance, do you devote enough study time to your class each week? Are you juggling too many obligations at the moment (e.g. family, school, work, social organizations, etc.)? Are you having problems understanding the material in class? Is it difficult for you to retain information? Are you suffering from any significant health problems? Have you recently experienced any drastic changes in your life which may be causing you to be less productive in school (divorce, death of a family member, losing your job, etc.)These are some of the common reasons why students fail a college class. Once you have pinpointed the reason for your poor academic performance, then you can begin to work on ways to improve your grade in that class.Meet With Your InstructorAs soon as you begin having problems in a class, you should reach out to your instructor for help. Your instructor is there to assist you with your academic problems and concerns. So, do not be ashamed or afraid to approach your instructor about your failing grade. Be honest with your instructor and let him or her know why you feel that you are having problems passing that class. Your instructor can work with you to help you overcome your academic challenges and obstacles. Your instructor may also recommend some helpful learning resources or supplemental materials that you can use for that class.Find a TutorYour school may offer free tutoring services for students. Your academic counselor or advisor can let you know whether or not there is a tutoring program on your college campus. If your college does not offer tutoring services, you can contact educational companies, such as Huntington Learning Center, Sylvan Learning, and Kaplan to inquire about their tutoring programs.Withdraw from the ClassIf you have made a significant effort to improve your grade and youre still having problems in that class, consider dropping that class. A dropped class looks a lot better on a college transcript than a failing grade. You can simply enroll in that class during another semester/term. However, if you plan to withdraw from a class, you must do so within a certain amount of time (according to your schools academic calendar). Otherwise, your drop/withdrawal form will not be processed.As you can see, it is possible to avoid failing a college class. However, it is important to address the issue as soon as you begin having problems in any of your classes. Please keep in mind that if you fail a class (or even drop a class) it may affect your ability to receive financial aid in the future. Good luck!