Student Success Center (SSC): Raugust Library

Advising

Academic advising is essential in helping you meet your educational objectives. Students experiencing academic difficulty may consult with the SSC or the Office of the Registrar. The staff will assist you in developing a plan to help you achieve your academic goals. The SSC also provides assistance with reading skills, study skills, and time management.

The center offers the following advising services:

• Assists with majors/minors planning.
• Assists with outlining your class schedule prior to meeting with your advisor.
• Provides worksheets for general education requirements.
• Provides worksheets for specific major/minor requirements.

Faculty Advisors

The academic advising program at UJ is designed to assist you with developing educational plans that are compatible with your goals. Each incoming first-year student is assigned a faculty advisor. This faculty member will be available to answer any questions you have about your academic program during your first semester and to help you plan your courses for the following semester. You should take the opportunity to meet your advisor and to spend some time discussing your plans as soon as possible.

If you declare or change your major and your faculty advisor does not teach in that area, you will be assigned a new advisor who teaches in that department. Remember, academic advising is essential in helping you to meet your educational objectives. A good student-advisor relationship requires regular communication. The following are suggestions for keeping that channel of communication open:

• Schedule regular appointments with your advisor. You need to take the initiative in setting up these meetings.
• If you are seeking advice for your course schedule, consult the University Catalog first and come to your advisor’s office with a provisional course plan. Your advisor will then be able to review your work and make further suggestions as appropriate.
• Try to formulate any specific questions you have before your visit so that you can make efficient use of your time.

Tutoring Services

Tutoring services are available in a variety of formats. The SSC offers several study sessions each semester. For a complete listing of study sessions, check out the UJ website. If there is not a study session for a particular course and you think one would be beneficial, please contact tutors@uj.edu. Peer tutors are specially trained to assist you in most subject areas and is free of charge. To request a one-on-one tutor either email tutors@uj.edu or complete the tutor request form on the UJ website.

Disability Services

If you have a disability or have questions regarding disability services, we encourage you to schedule an appointment with SSC staff or visit the UJ website to learn more. The website provides information on reasonable accommodations, qualifying for accommodations, resources, and disability documentation.

Services include identifying and coordinating reasonable accommodations, promoting an accessible and inclusive campus environment, and encouraging student independence.