Campus Resources
This office can help answer questions regarding academic probation, perform degree audits, and processes graduation applications.
What is Enrollment Services/The Registrar?
What should a student do during the first two weeks if a class isn't working?
Meet with their Academic Advisor (or visit with the instructor).
The Instructor
This service provides free academic support with drop-in and online options.
What is the Tutoring Center (Peer Tutoring/Net Tutor)?
True/False: Advisors only help enroll in classes.
Did you really say True? Come on now! Of course it's false.
Does each college level course have equal impact on your GPA?
No - Higher credit courses have a greater impact than lower credit courses (GPA's are weighted average).
Think about what this implies for allocation of study time for those 4 or 5-credit Math courses!
What is the purpose of a HELP Alert?
To assist with re-engagement and/or timely intervention. This alerts advisors and other relevant campus resources to a need for student support.
This office provides counseling and academic accommodations.
What is the Student Success Center?
How can a student review their progress towards a degree or certificate?
Student planner (unofficial) or a Degree audit (official)
How many hours of out-of-class study are recommended per credit?
2 hours (i.e. A 15-credit course load would equate to a recommended 45 hour time commitment: 15 hours in-class + 30 hours of out-of-class study time)
Why is applying for graduation important?
It triggers a degree review and indicates participation in graduation (which ensure the student will have a cap and gown).
This federally funded program provides academic support and coaching for qualifying students.
What is TRiO?
What's the difference between dropping a class vs withdrawing from a class?
Dropping a class: This must occur within the first two weeks for a full-term course, allows for a full-refund of the cost of the class, and does not appear on the student's transcript.
Withdrawing from a class: This can occur up to the last day of regular classes (excluding finals), partial or no refund for the cost of the class, and a "W" appears on the student's transcript.
What are some effective ways RAs can engage with their residents to support academic success?
1. Be a visible and approachable resource.
2. Connect students with campus resources.
3. Promote good study habits.
4. Facilitate peer connections and learning (promote student activities/clubs and study groups)