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Resources for freshmen : academic help

 

There are many sources of academic help, including your instructor, your recitation instructor (for some courses), help sessions, learning centers, and study partners.
Your professors will tell you how to contact them on the first day of class, and will probably include contact information in the syllabus or policy statement or policy statement or policy statement for the course. Instructors usually set aside office hours each week during which students can drop by with questions. You can email or call the instructor with questions. If you are not sure how to contact your instructor, first check the syllabus or course policy statement. If you can't find the contact information, ask your instructor before or after class or look up your instructor's email address (click directory on www.mst.edu or at the top of all Missouri S&T pages).

Your professors will tell you about the learning centers and help sessions available for individual courses. Here are some links for additional support:

LEAD Learning Centers

Academic Support Programs

The Missouri S&T Counseling Center has some excellent advice on developing good study skills and dealing with test anxiety http://counsel.mst.edu/selfhelp/ Check the online pamphlets available on these topics, then, if you need more information, schedule a meeting with a counselor. Part of your tuition supports the counseling center, so be sure to take advantage of this resource if needed.