Title: Crash Course in How to Ace Your First Semester
Description: Register to listen to the College Transition Specialist and some current students during a crash course on everything Lafayette academics. During your first semester, it is important to utilize various support mechanisms to navigate your new academic environment. This session will provide an overview of all of the resources that are available to you. Additionally, you’ll hear from current students on their first-year, first-semester experience and learn some do’s and dont’s!
The remaining workshop sessions will then dive into each academic support area in more detail! The sessions will coincide with important dates throughout the semester.
Topics included will include:
- Important dates and deadlines
- Goal setting and time management
- Exploring your degree audit
- How to introduce yourself to your professors
- How to utlize office hours
- Classroom support: academic tutoring, SI, and mentored study groups
- Health management
- Tips/Tricks from current student personal experiences
Presenters:
Dean Abigail Close, College Transition Specialist & Junior Class Dean
Current Students
Date: September 2nd
Location: Kirby Hall of Civil Rights, Room 104
Time: 4:15 – 5:00 pm
Title: Individual Time Management Sessions
Description: Time to get organized! During this workshop, you or your small group will work with the College Transition Specialist to better understand how to map out your daily, weekly, and semester schedule. Together, we will review and organize your Fall 2025 semester and learn how to better manage your time. Additionally, you will be challenged to set short and long term goals for Fall 2025!
Each student will sign up for one, 30 minute time slot. After the initial appointment, you can decide whether you’d like a follow up appointment.
Presenters:
Dean Abigail Close, College Transition Specialist & Junior Class Dean
Date: August 25th – September 5th
Register: Select a 30 minutue session here
Location: Scott Hall 200
Time: throughout the academic day