1. We help students succeed 환영 歡迎 ترحيب dobrodošao bienvenidos bienvenu में आपका स्वागत है bem-vindo సుస్వాగతము fáilte a chur roimh

2. University College We are here to support you! We want our students to become successful learners, eliminate obstacles, and build the skills they need to be successful. How we do it: Provide academic advice Tutoring, writing assistance, study skills development Help students develop math skills Mentor students one-on-one Explore majors and other academic opportunities

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8. Pre-Professional Advising ISU does not have a “pre-med” major. We offer a preparatory plan of study for admission to graduate level health programs. Students meet with ISU’s Pre-Professional Advisor in addition to their regularly assigned University College or Department/School Advisor.

9. University College Advising Undergraduate Degree-seeking students All undeclared students Declared students with less than 24 hours earned International exchange students World Learning participants Fell Hall 340 (309) 438-7604 http://universitycollege.illinoisstate.edu/advising cmsmit2@ilstu.edu

10. Julia N. Visor Center

11. Common Misperceptions Most new students assume that what worked before will work in college Many new students do not know where to go for help or how to ask for help Some new students feel ashamed about seeking assistance Many new students wait until it is too late

12. I’LL BE IN A SMALL CLASS Most general education and entry level courses have a large lecture format I WILL ONLY NEED TO STUDY ABOUT 10 HOURS OR LESS A WEEK FOR MY CLASSES We have found that our most successful students study 2-3 hours outside of class for every hour they are in class I DON’T NEED HELP If you wait until you think you need it, it may be too late

13. How the Visor Center can help YOU succeed All of our services are free! – Tutoring in MANY General Education courses – Writing assistance in ANY course – Study Skills workshops – Computer Lab – Study Area-individual and group – Study Resources – Test preparation – One on one academic coaching

14. Visor Center Services These are for EVERY student! Don’t wait until it’s too late! Services are FREE!

15. Visor Center Location Vrooman Center (between Hewett and Manchester Halls) Room 12, lower level 438-7100 http://ucollege.illinoisstate.edu/tutoring/ visorcenter@illinoisstate.edu

16. Visor Center Hours of Operation Monday – Thursday 8:00 am to 9:00 pm Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Sunday 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

17. Developmental Math

18. Developmental Math Lab Designed to assist students with MAT 102 –Basic Algebra & MAT 104 – Intermediate Algebra. Tutors assist students with math studies. Bring your University ID with you.

19. Developmental Math Lab Hours Monday – Thursday 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Friday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Location Schroeder Hall 118

20. Thank you!

21. Questions? Clint Smith University College Academic Advisor cmsmit2@ilstu.edu Pamm Ambrose University College Associate Director pambro@ilstu.edu www.universitycollege.illinoisstate.edu