Bison Connection

1. The quickest way to improve your grade point average is to retake the courses in which you did poorly.
   
   
2. Do not overload your schedule — take 12 to 15 credits.
   
   
3. Talk to your instructors or academic advisor — especially if you are struggling in a course.
   
   
4. Ask your instructors and departments about tutors, study groups, and other resources.
   
   
5. Enroll in EDUC 123: Study Skills (1 credit).
   
   
6. Take 100 or 200 numbered courses if you are a freshman or sophomore.
   
   
7. If you are doing poorly in a course and you have exhausted all other options, drop the course before the drop deadline.
   
   
8. Reduce the number of hours of employment.
   
   
9. Plan to study approximately 3 hours for every credit registered.
   
   

Resources Available

Academic Advisor

• Academic Planning Advice
• Career Guidance
  
  

Center for Writers
Main Library
231-7927

• Writing Assistance
  
  

Counseling Center - Disability Services
212 Ceres Hall
231-7671

• Study Skills Courses
• Career Counseling
• Disability Services
  
  

Orientation and Student Success
211 Ceres Hall
231-8379

• ACE (Academic Collegiate Enhancement)
  
  

Registration & Records
110 Ceres Hall
231-7981

• Academic Planning Advice
  
  

Student Support Service
319 Ceres Hall
231-8028

• Special Tutoring Assistance