Resources
Knowing where to go for help or where to get good information when you are having questions is important to the success of the college student. Your academic advisor is “in the know” and has a wealth of information which helps students just like you find satisfaction with their college experience.
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Check out the categories below for a list of other resources you may find helpful to navigating college life at N.C. State. Choose from the following:
Student Success Power Points
Student Support and Well Being
Student Involvement
Student Information
Student Academics
Student success power points
Success in the College Classroom : http://www.slideshare.net/secret/yoPdTVay7MuaFy
Have you ever wondered what are the true keys to success in the college classroom? How do the differences between high school and college impact your success? What resources exist on the NCSU campus that can help ensure your success as a student?
Understanding Your GPA : http://www.slideshare.net/secret/vgShQS5qtCKISe
How does NCSU calculate my GPA? What is a quality point? How do credit hours attempted affect my GPA? How can I calculate a target GPA? How can the First Year Course Repeat help me improve my GPA?
Caution! Scholar at Work : http://www.slideshare.net/secret/JYeoitBTJ1oWp5
College is a full time job and therefore deserves your full time attention and effort. What can you do before, during, and after class to make sure you are a productive scholar?
Meet the Professor: What's This About? : http://www.slideshare.net/secret/rDu4AqnLRh5aIz
No need to fear them - Professors can be a great support for students. Find out why you should get to know your professors early and see them often if you want to make the most of your experience in classes!
Motivation and Goal Setting : http://www.slideshare.net/secret/Ec08ZzLiI1LpkO
Where are you going and how do you plan to get there? The life of a college student can be pretty crazy, so it is important to set clear and reasonable goals while staying motivated to reach them! Make sure to check out the "One Step at a Time" document to help with your goal setting.
Understanding Your Learning Style : http://www.slideshare.net/secret/81VjqP0Ql5zHC9
Each college student prefers to learn in a certain way! Finding out how you learn best can save you lots of time and effort - not to mention help you make your studying more effective.
Tick-Tock, Control the Clock: Time Management : http://www.slideshare.net/secret/jUPZ707vCaKqRK
Do you manage your time or does your time manage you? Find out how to make time work for you. Also, take a look at the "How Full Is Your Life" document to consider prioritization.
STUDENT Support and Well Being
N.C. State Virtual Advising Center/Advising Central: http://www.ncsu.edu/advising_central/
This is the place to go to find out about academic news, events, and activities that enhance learning on campus. Pose your advising-related questions to the "Virtual Adviser" or search the "Ask the Pack" database of hundreds of advising questions.
Counseling Center: http://www.ncsu.edu/counseling_center/
The Counseling Center is the one stop shop for students experiencing personal, academic, or vocational problems. Personal, academic, career, and group counseling are just some of the services offered.
Student Health Services: http://www.ncsu.edu/student_health/aboutus/index.html
Feeling under the weather? Need to get your prescription filled? Interested in healthy living? Check out the Student Health Services site to examine the services offered to students.
Undergraduate Tutorial Center (UTC): http://www.ncsu.edu/tutorial_center/index.html
Want to earn higher grades and achieve higher levels of understanding in your courses? UTC offers a variety of free academic assistance for many 100 and 200 level courses at N.C. State. These services are available to all students enrolled for credit.
Student Involvement
College of Education Student Organizations: http://ced.ncsu.edu/student_services/student_orgs.php
The opportunities for College of Education students to get involved within Poe Hall and beyond are many. Check out this link for a full list of student involvement opportunities.
Student Organization Resource Center: http://ncsu.edu/sorc/myOrgs/index.php
There are so many opportunities to get involved on campus. Access links to information about all university recognized student clubs and organizations at N.C. State. With so many to choose from, you may find it difficult to narrow down your list.
Campus Activities: http://www.ncsu.edu/activities/
The place to go for information on campus activities, programs, and events at N.C. State. find links to the Campus Cinema, the Student Handbook, and the Union Activities Board.
Center for Student Leadership, Ethics, and Public Service (CSLEPS): http://www.ncsu.edu/csleps/
With workshops, seminars, conferences, speakers, and tons of events throughout the year, the Center for Student Leadership, Ethics, & Public Service has something for everyone and offers a great alternative to the crazy academic schedule.
Student Information
College of Education Scholarships: http://ced.ncsu.edu/student_services/scholarship_info.php
Find out about various scholarship opportunities available to College of Education students each year.
Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid: http://www7.acs.ncsu.edu/financial_aid/
This website provides valuable information for applying and securing financial assistance. Financial Aid counseling services are available to all students seeking information about any part of the financial aid process.
Registration and Records: http://www.ncsu.edu/registrar/students.html
Need to gather course information, view the academic calendar, or use the GPA calculator? Then this is the place to go. The Registration and Records website provides valuable information for all students.
Cashiers Office: http://www.fis.ncsu.edu/cashier
Gather helpful information about tuition/fees, billing/payment options, parental access, holds/cancellations, and student loans at this site.
Advising Forms: http://www.ncsu.edu/registrar/forms/index.html
This link takes you to a variety of downloadable forms you may need for advising-related purposes.
Student Handbook: http://www.ncsu.edu/studenthandbook/
Published annually, the Student Handbook is an all-inclusive guide to up to date University policies, rules, and regulations and your rights and responsibilities as a student. Open day and night, the Student Handbook also provides access to the Student Event Calendar, student organizations, student employment, and educational materials to help you learn how to be a successful student while at N.C. State.
Student Academics
General Education Requirements: http://www.ncsu.edu/uap/academic-standards/ger/ratobj.html
This is where you can find information about the N.C. State General Education Requirements (GERs) - including complete listings of classes meeting GER requirements and explanations for each requirement.
GPA Calculator: http://www.ncsu.edu/registrar/faq/gpa.html
Use this tool to quickly and accurately calculate your grade point average.
Index of Learning Styles Questionnaire: http://www.engr.ncsu.edu/learningstyles/ilsweb.html
Use this quick online resource to find out more about how you learn best.
Transfer Course Equivalency: http://www7.acs.ncsu.edu/uga/course.htm
Wondering how your community college courses will transfer to N.C. State? Find out at the helpful site.
Professional Education for Teachers: http://ced.ncsu.edu/profed/
What does it mean to be admitted to candidacy? What is the professional semester? How do I obtain my teaching license? One stop at this site and you can find out all the details.
last updated 10/8/09
