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)

4-Week Term:

Dr. Decker Presents: Majors and Careers Workshop
Wednesday, January 20, 2021

10-Week Term:

Getting Started: Goal Setting and Motivation
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 

Getting It Together: Procrastination and Organization
Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Putting Your Skills to Work: Reading, Listening and Notetaking
Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Putting Yourself to the Test: Preparing For and Taking Final Exams
Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Library Research: Developing Research Skills for Papers
Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Got Deficiency Notices: Plan Your Turnaround Strategy
Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Looking Ahead: Map Out Fall 2021 Courses Now
Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Worth Remembering: Improving Your Memory
Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Semester Wrap-Up: Preparing for Final Exams
Wednesday, April 21, 2021

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.