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Getting Ready
How you prepare and begin a semester is a crucial step in cultivating academic success. Without understanding what is required, when and how you plan to attack can leave you directionless and by the time you have "figured it out" it may be too late. The strategies listed below are excellent ways to ensure that you start the semester strong and build the foundation for academic success.
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- What to do this week?
- LAUNCH: Academic Excellence
- LAUNCH: Podcast
- Academic Achievement Center
Academic Resources
The University of Connecticut has an abundant amount of resources to assist and engage students academically throughout their time. However, it is up to you the student to take advantage and use those resources whenever you feel necessary. Whether you are doing well in a course or not, tutoring and other academic resources are tools not just for when you are falling behind but for clarification, understanding and because you want to do better.
- Academic Achievement Center - UConn Connects (mentoring program), Workshops on Time Management, Study Skills, Note Taking
- Quantitative Learning Center - Math and Science "Q" based courses
- Writing Center - Not just for your ENGL courses. Have your research papers, essays and other writing assignments reviewed
- LAUNCH: Academic Excellence
Time Management
This topic is one in which most students (and professionals) struggle with constantly. Which is okay! Time management is an aspect that is ever evolving with your tasks, responsibilities and priorities at any given time. What we as advisors often share is that by learning some of the tools mentioned below, recognizing what distracts you/keeps you focused and how to fit everything you want to participate in can be accomplished and is feasible.
- LAUNCH: Academic Excellence
- Academic Achievement Center
- Forbes
Evaluate
One of the most important tools that a student can do on a regular basis is to take time to evaluate. Do the obvious and evaluate where you are in the semester and how you are doing in classes. Then take time to assess what study techniques are most effective for you, when do you work best, are you on track to accomplish your goals, do you need to set new goals?
- LAUNCH: Academic Excellence
- GPA Calculators
- Academic Achievement Center
Workshops
Attend Pre-scheduled Workshops that introduce Academic Success Strategies.
- Academic Achievement Center Workshop Schedule
- Workshop Topics
- Setting Up Your Semester
- Strategies for Deeper Learning
- Prioritization Techniques
- Test Taking Strategies
- Just Breathe: Stress Management
Advising
Advisors (Professional/Faculty) and Peer Mentors are here to help guide you throughout your journey at UConn, which includes achieving academic excellence. Knowing important dates on the academic calendar, how to reach out to professional advisors and recognizing that it is okay to ask for help are some of the ways you can continue building towards academic success.
- UConn Academic Calendar - 2023-2024
- Add/Drop Deadline - Monday, January 29th
- Last Day to Withdraw from a Course - Monday, April 8th
- Last Day to Place a Course on Pass/Fail - Monday, April 8th
- Spring Break- Sunday, March 10th through Saturday, March 16th
- Last Day of Classes - Friday, April 26th
- Final Exams Begin - Monday, April 29th
- School of Business, Drop-in Advising
- Peer Mentors
You!
You are unique! Be aware of your strengths and weaknesses, when you need a break and how to keep yourself focused. Taking care of yourself (mind and body) is vital when cultivating academic success. Learning to cope with stress and anxiety and staying motivated are all ways to ensure you are mindful of your own well being.
- LAUNCH: Academic Excellence
- Student Health & Wellness (SHaW)
ASP
University Requirements
School of Business Requirements
Additional Links and Resources
UConn Academic Success Plan (ASP) Students
UConn School of Business students currently on University probation (ASP)
University Requirements
Academic Success Plan
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- Complete and Submit for Advisor Review
Spring 2024 Enrollment
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- Adjust course schedule to take no more than 14 credits (no exceptions)
Academic Success Advisor Meeting
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- See School of Business Requirements Tab