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Excel in academics
Week 3: Excel in academics
Student Tips:
- Get to know your professors: Visit office hours, ask questions and build relationships with your instructors. They want to help you achieve your academic and professional goals!
- Use the Learning Center: Get help with challenging coursework, develop study strategies and connect with peer tutors.
- Visit the Writing Center: Get support at any stage of the writing process, from brainstorming to final edits.
- Find your study strategy: Use MU Libraries to find research resources, study spaces and tools to support your coursework.
- Stay on top of deadlines: Use a planner or calendar to keep track of assignments, exams and important dates throughout the semester.
- Start early: Break larger assignments into smaller steps and avoid waiting until the last minute.
- Ask for help: Reach out to your professor or a campus support office when you need it. You don’t have to figure it out alone.
- Check in with MU Connect: Stay connected with your academic support network and respond to outreach from your Mizzou team.
- Take care of yourself: Get enough sleep, take breaks and make time to recharge so you can bring your best to the classroom.
Student Reminders:
- Sept. 9: Mizzou Study Abroad Fair
- Sept. 9: Deadline to enroll in a payment plan
- Sept. 10: Full account balance payment deadline
Top Roary Questions of the Week
- How can I get help with classes?
- Mizzou offers several resources to help you succeed. You can access tutoring, academic coaching, writing support and disability services. Find more information below success.missouri.edu/student-success-resources
- How do I connect to WiFi?
- Here’s how you can connect to WiFi at Mizzou! You connect to the Tiger WiFi using your username and password. Find more information here: doit.missouri.edu/services/inter…wireless-access
- When are dining locations open?
- Great question! Check out Campus Dining Services for the current hours at all our dining locations. Find more information here: dining.missouri.edu/locations
Academic Coaching and drop-in tutoring are here to help!
Want to ace your exam?
That first exam is going to sneak up on you quicker than you think. Together, let’s take the forward-thinking approach to your studies by utilizing resources within the Learning Center, such as academic coaching and drop-in tutoring, so that when your first exam rolls around, you are well-prepared and ready for success. You can book appointments and view drop-in tutoring and exam reviews all in one place on TracCloud. You can access the TracCloud login through the homepage on our website.
- Academic coaches will be your best friend as they help you develop effective note taking, time management and study skills.
- Drop-in tutoring is with peer tutors who have expertise in the course you need assistance with and will help you review material and answer any questions you may have.
Ask a writing tutor
Having writer's block?
We have writing tutors who can support any kind of writing. From discussion posts to research papers to dissertations, we’ve got you covered. Schedule to meet with one of our tutors in or on Zoom or submit your work for review online!
Center fr Academic Success and Excellence
A holistic support system for your journey through college
Rooted in a commitment to support the educational achievement of students, the Center for Academic Success & Excellence (CASE) strives to cultivate an environment that promotes academic enrichment, career development, financial literacy, a sense of belonging and wellness.
TRiO Student Support Services (SSS)
We want you to succeed!
TRiO SSS is a comprehensive plan for your journey through college designed to provide you with strategic guidance that supports your academic, career and personal goals. If you’re a first-generation college student, have financial need or have a documented disability, we encourage you to apply for TRiO services.
Visit the Disability Center
Establish academic accommodations
Accommodations can support your success on campus and in the classroom, and any undergraduate or graduate student with a documented disability may be eligible for accommodations. Learn how to get started and understand accommodations basics today
Ask a librarian
Looking for a source?
Whether you are looking for a piece of research, or looking for a source for a paper, Mizzou librarians are here to help you find just the piece you are looking for. They can help you find research in any subject and can be contacted by phone, text, chat, email or 1:1 consultation.
Reserve a space to study
#1 study tip
It’s important to carve out time and space to focus on assignments, exams and school projects. Study in the largest research library in Missouri, in the MizzouRec or close by Starbucks in Memorial Union for an afternoon pick–me–up. By reserving study rooms in Ellis Library and the Student Unions, you have a designated spot to help you succeed in your studies!
Log into MU Connect to find your Success Network
Need support?
Throughout the semester, your instructors may send you messages through MU Connect to let you know how things are going in your courses.
- Kudos celebrate something you’re doing well.
- Flags/Alerts let you know about a concern that may need your attention.
- Referrals connect you with helpful resources, such as tutoring or the Writing Center.
Your Success Network includes your academic advisor, campus staff and other support resources you can connect with and schedule appointments with. The goal is simple: know how you’re doing, get connected to support when you need it and keep moving forward.
Faculty & Staff Toolkits
Weekly toolkits are available for faculty and staff to communicate what Tigers need to know. Toolkits include:
- Horizontal LED
- Vertical LED
- PPT slide
- Messaging
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