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ACADEMIC LIFE: ACADEMIC SUPPORT
SSP Courses
The AWLC’s Student Success Program (SSP) faculty offer courses for students looking to improve their academics, promote their leadership skills, or learn to effectively assist fellow students.
SSP faculty also offer popular short courses on time and stress manage- ment, study skills, reading for college, and finding your purpose.
SOME TIPS FROM SSP’s 1-CREDIT ACADEMIC SUCCESS COURSES
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Students who take advantage of the Tutoring Center say their grades, confidence, and test scores went up! So why wouldn’t you?
Go to: awlc.d.umn.edu/tutoring-center
To learn more about our offerings, visit d.umn.edu/ssp
• Add assigned readings to your to-do list along with other kinds of assignments. (SSP 1001)
• Be able to explain material you’re learning to someone else using examples, analogies, and visuals. (SSP 1001)
• Practice some slow breathing techniques when you feel stressed. (SSP 1002)
• Use a calendar or planner and combine your to-do lists with your weekly planning. (SSP 1002)
• Create your own study guides using both words and images. (SSP 1004)
• Use your professors’ office hours to get questions answered. They are here for YOU! (SSP 1004)
There are many resources in place to help you academically, emotionally, socially and more – d.umn.edu/current-students is a great place to find what is available to you across campus.
Learn more about the AWLC by visiting awlc.d.umn.edu
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