Academic Success

Individual appointments are available to discuss academic issues and skills development. Contact us!

Workshops are available throughout the semester on a weekly basis or are available by appointment for Residence Life, Athletics, Greek Life, and Student Organizations. Topics include goal-setting, time management, note-taking, reading skills, active learning, test taking and preparation, charting academic progress, and dealing with stress.

Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. in the Dupont Room of the Bortz Library (Rm 200)

• Wednesday, August 26th, Getting Started: Goals Setting & Motivation
• Wednesday, September 2nd, Getting It Together: Organization & Procrastination
• Wednesday, September 9th, Putting Your Skills To Work: Reading, Listening, & Note-Taking
• Wednesday, September 16th, Putting Yourself To The Test: Preparing For & Taking Exams
• Wednesday, September 23rd, Staying On Track: Mid-Term Flight Check
• Wednesday, September 30th, Deficiency Notices: Plan Your Turn-around Strategy
• Wednesday, October 7th, Looking Ahead: Map Out Spring Courses Now
• Wednesday, October 14th, Library Research: Research Skills for Papers
• Wednesday, October 21st, Worth Remembering: Improving Your Memory
• Wednesday, October 28th, Semester Wrap up: Preparing and Planning Wisely

Each session contains both information and discussion time. PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED!

Call Teresa Laughlin at x-6324 for more information.

All freshmen and transfer students are assigned an Academic Advisor who will assist in class selection, study skills development and transition to Hampden-Sydney College. Advisors are here to help you achieve your academic and personal goals by successfully guiding you through Hampden-Sydney's academic curriculum and helping you build connections with community resources and campus & peer support services.

Programs are offered before each semester to help selected students develop and improve academic skills.

Students on Academic Probation, those returning after Academic Suspension, and those with excessive Mid-Term Deficiencies will receive individualized assistance in improving skills and performance through Academic Counseling, specialized workshops and utilization of other campus resources.