Helpful Hints for Academic Success

The University of Memphis and the Center for Academic Retention and Enrichment Services (CARES) want to see you succeed in reaching your educational goals. The following suggestions and resources could be the boost you need to get there:

Use your advisor. The advisor is an excellent source of information for your academic questions. The advisor will also serve as a referral source if there are barriers in your life outside of academics that impact your ability to succeed.
Attend class regularly, and when problems arise that prevent your attendance, consult with your instructor about the possibility of making up missed work. Class attendance can make the difference of a letter grade in a course and sometimes in passing/failing a course.
Evaluate your life and responsibilities that it holds. Are there obstacles to your educational experience that adversely affect your ability to be successful in college?
Is the number of hours you work interfering with your ability to be successful?
Are you possibly taking more hours than you should in an attempt to attain your degree in the shortest amount of time?
Are your financial obligations putting pressure on you to work more hours, and therefore, affecting your time and self-management?
Is your interest level in your chosen major enough to encourage commitment to earning the degree?
Have you considered whether or not you would benefit from academic, career, or psychological counseling and/or testing?
Is there a need for assistance from the writing or tutoring centers?
Please feel free to contact these offices for assistance:

Student Need or Question	Guide to Campus Services
Help with study habits Help with exam skills Help with writing and reading skills Help with math skills Supplemental instruction Tutoring in selected areas Online tutoring in selected areas	Educational Support Program (ESP) Academic Enhancement, Mitchell Hall 207, 901.678.5226 (General Education courses, Developmental Math Courses) Business Learning Center, 256 Fogelman, 901.678.3912 English Learning Center, 225 Patterson, 901.678.2059 Math Learning Center 143 Dunn, 901.678.2704 Science Learning Center 207 Mitchell, 901.678.2704 memphis.edu/esp/onlinetutoring.php
Discuss attitude toward school Discuss emotional tensions Discuss family problems Discuss dating and relationships Help selecting a career Help selecting a major	The Counseling Center 214 Wilder Tower, 901.678.2068 Individual and group counseling for personal and career issues Career exploration and testing Workshops and Seminars Substance abuse counseling Learning Disorder testing memphis.edu/counseling/
Discuss the qualifications for occupations Discuss job market for college graduates Discuss advantages/disadvantages of occupations Learn about internships Help with your resume Help with interviewing skills	Career Services 400 Wilder Tower, 901.678.2239 Professional development seminars Internship assistance On-campus interviewing and recruiting Resume critique services Job Fairs Career and Employer Information memphis.edu/careerservices/
Help in obtaining a loan Help in obtaining a scholarship or grant Questions about how financial aid may be affected if you withdraw from a course Questions about using VA education benefits	Financial Aid 103 Wilder Tower, 901.678.4825 Hope Scholarship Federal grants, loans, and work study State grants Guidance for financial forms memphis.edu/financialaid/
Find books and articles for assignments Help with researching	Ned R. McWherter Library 3785 Norriswood Avenue JSTOR Request items using interlibrary loan Course Reserves Ask a Librarian memphis.edu/libraries/
Help meeting new friends Get information about student activities and leadership development Join registered student organizations Get information about fraternities and sororities Get information about community service opportunities Have questions about campus policies and procedures Participate in club sports, personal training, or fitness classes Utilize exercise equipment	Dean of Students 359 University Center, 901.678.2187 memphis.edu/deanofstudents/ Student Leadership and Involvement 211 University Center, 901.678.8679 Judicial and Ethical Programs 359 University Center, 901.678.2298 Campus Recreation Intramural Services 620 Echles St., Memphis, TN 38152, 901.678.2801 memphis.edu/campusrec/
Get a tour from an experienced student Connect with other new students Answer questions for parents	Recruitment and Orientation Services 101 Wilder Tower, 901.678.2169 memphis.edu/admissions
Help obtaining classroom, testing, or other disability related accommodations Help in obtaining assistive technology Referral to campus and community resources Help to determine if you have a disability and what to do	Disability Resources for Students 110 Wilder Tower, 901.678.2880 memphis.edu/drs/
Discuss curriculum requirements for your major Map out a plan for timely graduation Discuss the qualifications for occupations Help in selecting an academic program Discuss academic difficulties Discuss campus services	Academic Advising Academic Advising Center, 901.678.2062 Arts and Sciences, 901.678.5454 Academic Transition (transfer), 901.678.2783 Athletic Academic Services, 901.678.2714 Communication & Fine Arts, 901.678.2394 Education, Health & Human Sciences, 901.678.5915 Business & Economics, 901.678.2860 Engineering, 901.678.4852 Nursing, 901.678.2003 University College, 901.678.2716 memphis.edu/advising/
Receive treatment for illnesses or injury Receive immunizations Receive education on a variety of health issues Join a campus-wide initiative designed to get healthy	Student Health Services 200 Hudson Health Center, 901.678.2287 memphis.edu/health/
Register your vehicle Obtain a parking permit Obtain a copy of parking rules	Parking Services 120 Zach Curlin Parking Garage, 901.678.2212 memphis.edu/parking/
Report an emergency, a crime, or an accident Courtesy escort across campus when there are safety concerns	Police Services 100 Zach Curlin Parking Garage, 901.678.4357 memphis.edu/police/
Pay parking tickets, fines, and your tuition and fees Get questions answered about payments owed and financial holds on your account	University & Student Business Services 115 Wilder Tower, 901.678.5579 memphis.edu/bursar/
Interact with other first generation college students Receive specialized support for first generation, low income, and students with disabilities Receive counseling, tutoring, and a positive mentor/role model Attend informative workshops and cultural activities Receive assistance completing FAFSA and seeking alternative means of financing your education	TRIOs (SSP) Mitchell 405, 901.678.2351 Did neither of your custodial parents graduate from a four year college? If you answered yes, then you are a first generation college student. memphis.edu/trio/
Get questions answered about academic status, GPA requirements, or academic holds Discuss academic warning, academic probation, or academic suspension Discuss the early intervention alert that you received in your e-mail Learn more about ACAD 1100: Academic Strategies and ACAD 2200: Student Success Seminar Get information about Fresh Connections Learning Communities	Center for Academic Retention and Enrichment Services (CARES) Wilder Tower 500, 901.678.2393 memphis.edu/cares/