What is your number one responsibility of being a successful college student?
Go to Class
100
The Mental Health Center offers how many free counseling center visits each year?
7
100
Where is the Academic Resource Center located?
Taylor Hall 302
100
True or False:
80% of incoming first year college students are truly undecided about their program of study.
True!
100
The amount of credits you need to graduate with your BA or BS degree.
120
200
Where is the best place to study?
Whatever environment works best for you!
Some examples: Library, room, coffee shop, or the park
200
True or False:
There is a tutoring center for all subjects on campus.
False
200
True/False:
The ARC has assessments for all students to explore their interests, values, abilities, and potential majors and careers.
TRUE!
Focus2
Dewey Color System
200
Where is the Exploratory Center located?
Library 115
200
What percentage of employers go on to hire their interns after they graduate?
A. 37%
B. 52%
C. 69%
C. 69%
300
What is the number of hours you should be studying outside of class or every hour in class?
2-3 hours
300
Every semester you will register for classes on your own at a designated date and time. Whom must you see to get your Registration Code?
Your Advisor
Mark your calendars- the New Student Advising Meeting is October 6th at 12:30pm!
300
The ARC advises all undeclared students in the Exploratory Program. If you're questioning your major, can you go talk to the Exploratory Advisors even if you're not undeclared?
Yes!
300
There are certain criteria to qualify for study abroad. Name one.
-Minimum 2.5 GPA
-Completed at least 24 credits at Western
-Be enrolled full time the semester before going
-Be in good standing with Student Affairs
-Be a degree seeking student at Western
300
What social media site, focused on professionals, should you set up a profile on in order to network for future careers/jobs?
LinkedIn
400
Where do you find the expectations, assignments, and professor office hours and location for each class?
Syllabus
400
Financial Aid processes loans, grants, and scholarships. Where can you check and accept your financial awards?
Your MyWestern account
OR
Financial Aid, Taylor Hall L2 (if you have questions)
400
The PALs are our student employees. What does PAL stand for?
Peer Academic Leader
Visit them in the Exploratory Center (Library 115)
Sun 5-8pm, Mon-Thu 2-8pm
400
Western has a big backyard. What office do you go to for discounted equipment rentals, weekend fun, and guided trips?
Wilderness Pursuits (WP)
UC 120
400
What annual event happens in the spring, connecting students to careers?
The Career, Job, and Internship Fair
500
What free tool did the ARC give you at Orientation to assist with time management and task prioritization?
Planner
500
Where is the best office to get information on workstudy jobs, clubs, and events?
The LEAD office (UC 118)
500
The ARC provides more than 10 services for Western students. Name two of the ten.
New Student Registration
Exploratory Program- Undeclared Advising
Disability Services
Career Services
Resume Reviews
Mock Interviews
Study Abroad/Semester at Sea
National Student Exchange
International Student Advising
PALs
Exploratory Center
Turning Point- Academic Probation
Study Skills
Time Management
500
How do you change your major?
Complete the Change of Major/Advisor form from the Office of the Registrar (Taylor 300)
500
How many of you have a resume?
Where is one place you can get your resume and cover letter reviewed?
Mariah Green, Career Services, Taylor 302E
PALs, Exploratory Center, Library 115