Struggling Academically?

Understanding why you struggle is the first step in succeeding! Knowledge is POWER!

1. Lacking motivation or a constructive attitude?
   • Why are you in school at UVU right now?
   • What is important to you?
   • What are you willing to sacrifice for your academic goals?
2. Unsure of your career and/or academic goals?
   • Career and Academic Counseling Center in WB 147
   • Major Advisors
   • Career Services and Student Employment BA 113
3. Failing to manage your time and/or priorities effectively?
   • For every class hour, plan to spend two hours of study time outside of class
   • Watch out for time wasters
   • Create a reasonable schedule
   • Evaluate your environment. Make sure it’s supportive of your academic goal.
4. Poor study habits or skills?
   • Go to class
   • Participate in discussions
   • Read your textbooks
   • Set aside time to study/review notes right after class
   • Take breaks from studying every 20 to 40 minutes
5. Poor emotional or physical health?
   • Student Health Services-SC 221
     • Medical services
     • Mental health therapy
     • Wellness education
6. Aware of your resources?
   • Instructors
   • Advisors
   • Learning Strategist LA 221p
   • TRIO: Student Support Services WB 145a
   • Tutoring
     • Math Lab LA 201
     • Writing Lab LI 208
     • Peer Tutoring Center LA 201
     • Stoddard Learning Lab MATC
   • Accessibility Services- WB 146
     • Learning Disabilities
     • Physical Disabilities
     • Mental Health Disabilities

• CLSS 1000: Student Success
• CLSS 1100: Stress Management
• CLSS 1200: 7 Habits
• CLSS 1200: Career Exploration

Damage Control

• Talk with your instructor
• See your advisor
• Consider withdrawing (before the deadline)
  • See the student timetable at: www.uvu.edu/schedule/

• Retake the class (must be same UVU class)
• Petition your UWs (Unofficial Withdrawals)
• Academic Renewal (see your advisor)

College life is a major transition.
Be ready for the challenge.

Let us help you find the resources to overcome your challenges and succeed in college!

Our Mission

• Promote students’ academic success.
• Assist students in discovering and accessing college resources.
• Help students toward academic success and graduation.