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Seven Steps to a Successful Semester Be Aware of Your Academic Resources and TCNJ Policies/Procedures • The Center for Student Success, Tutoring, the Career Center, Counseling & Psychological Services, Disability Support Services, and your academic departments are all here to help you make this a successful semester, so reach out early and often for support. • Utilize your professor's office hours and meet them at least once outside of class. • Pay attention to detail and deadlines. Understand the TCNJ calendar and all important dates. • Navigate online resources such as PAWS, Canvas, the Undergraduate Bulletin, and departmental websites. • Read all TCNJ emails! Monitor and Evaluate Your Progress Regularly • Self-evaluate your academic progress toward each goal. • Monitor your grades in all of your courses using a CSS "Record of Achievement" form. • Consider what may be impeding on your success and focus on any necessary adjustments that can be made. • Seek help early (Ex: Utilize tutoring services consistently and well in advance for exams). • Meet with instructors throughout the semester for feedback. Build Your Momentum • Learn how to respond to any challenges, pitfalls, or failures appropriately. • Seek additional advice or assistance and continue to learn from others. • Consider other alternative pathways to reach your ultimate goals. • Maintain good physical and emotional health, get plenty of sleep and maintain a healthy diet. • Celebrate any and all areas where you have seen improvement. • Remember that the small accomplishments do matter in meeting your major goals. • Don't give up. Just because you may have setbacks doesn't mean you can't get back on track. What will YOU do this semester to succeed? Modified from the UNC-Charlotte Advising Center 1/2015 11

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