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Maintain Grades/GPA
Students should employ academic skills, effective time management, and good course attendance to maintain a strong GPA. The
Math, Study Skills, and Writers Labs serve as resources to enhance student’s academic performance.
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Math & Stats Tutoring Center
208 Moseley Hall
372-8009
Writers Lab
303 Mosley Hall
372-2221
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Study Skills Center
213 Moseley Hall
372-8840
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Good Study Habits
The Study Skills Lab helps students learn and apply more effective study and test taking skills by working in small groups
with students in similar courses.
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Study Skills Lab
213 Moseley Hall
372-8840
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Effective Time Management
With a college experience full of academics, involvements, and other priorities, time management skills become essential in
order to be a successful student. Talk with your academic advisor through your college office for advice on managing your
academics. Contact the Wellness Connection to obtain information regarding overall time management strategies.
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Wellness Connection
170 Health Center
372-9355
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Building Relationships with Professors
Interaction with your professors and other faculty is related to increased academic performance. Consult your course syllabi
for your professors' office hours and make an effort to visit them if you have questions or to get to know your faculty outside
of the classroom setting. All professors are required to hold office hours.
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Choosing a Major
Consult with your academic advisor for assistance in choosing an undergraduate college and major. The Office of Academic Enhancement
focuses on assisting students who are undecided about their major by providing advising, major fairs, and additional resources.
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Academic Enhancement
101 University Hall
372-8943
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Contact with Department Advisor
Contact your college office to set up an appointment with your department advisor. Advising information can be found on your
college web page. If you have declared a major you have also been assigned a faculty advisor. For advisor contact information
go to My Academic Advisor located in the My Services box in the My BGSU web portal.
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Tutoring
The Study Skills Lab offers additional assistance in studying for specific courses. Individual academic departments may also
be able to provide you with tutoring resources. Consult with your Resident Advisor or front desk to find out about the tutoring
services now available within Residence Halls.
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Study Skills Center
213 Moseley Hall
372-8840
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Improve Writing Skills
The Writers Lab serves as a valuable resource to enhance skills at all stages of the writing process. Visit this office to
view writing resources and make an appointment with a writing consultant for assistance with your writing skills or specific
assignments.
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Writing Center
303 Mosley Hall
372-2221
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Graduate in Four Years
Contact your college advisor for information and advice regarding a four-year plan in your major. Advising information can
be found on college web pages. You can also regularly view outstanding requirements for graduation on your Degree Audit Report
located in the My Services box in the My BGSU web portal. Making your education a top priority and developing effective academic
skills will assist you in staying on track with your plan.
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Study Facilities
For effective studying techniques, utilize the Math, Writers, and Study Skills Labs through the Office of Academic Enhancement.
Quiet library spaces and residential study areas are also available to enhance your study environment.
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Class Attendance
Review and adhere to attendance policies for your courses and make connections with other students in your classes so you
can maintain accountability with each other. Attending class is an important part of succeeding in any course.
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Obtain Scholarships/Awards
Ask your college advisor or contact the Student Financial Aid office to learn about additional scholarship/award opportunities
available to current students.
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Student Financial Aid
231 Administration Building
372-2651
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Good Class Participation
Review course materials, readings and notes before each class meeting. It may be helpful to come up with questions on these
materials before going to class.
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Organizational Skills
Meet with your college advisor or talk to a Resident Advisor for tips and advice on developing effective organizational skills.
Record all important deadlines in an academic planner and set aside sufficient time to make progress towards project completion
in order to remain organized in your courses, and with out of class responsibilities.
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Graduate with Honors
Stay in regular contact with your college advisor for information on department honors and develop effective study skills
to maintain good academic performance.
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Enroll in a Variety of Courses
Meet with your college advisor to discuss elective options and to determine where they will fit into your academic plan. Remember
to choose courses that are based on your interests and challenge yourself to take courses that will broaden your perspective.
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Meet Scholarship Requirements
Meet with your advisor or a counselor in Student Financial Aid for information regarding your existing scholarship requirements
and review your progress in relation to maintaining these awards.
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Student Financial Aid
231 Administration Building
372-2651
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Establish Study Groups
Make connections with other students in your courses or find people in your living area who are enrolled in similar classes
to form study groups. For effective study techniques contact the Study Skills Lab.
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Study Skills Center
213 Moseley Hall
372-8840
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Application of Course Material
Student learning is strengthened when students apply knowledge in real life settings and think critically through problems.
Search for internship or service opportunities offered through your major or the Career Center to apply what you are learning
in the classroom. Reflect on the connection between course material and these experiences to strengthen your understanding.
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Career Center
322 Conklin North
372-2356
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Study Abroad Opportunities
Take advantage of opportunities to study abroad and experience a new environment. Gain a valuable new perspective in a foreign
country. Visit the Education Abroad Office for information and resources regarding study abroad programs and services.
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Education Abroad Office
61 McDonald North
372-0479
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