Academic Resources
Perhaps you didn't have to work that hard in high school to get good grades because it wasn't that challenging to you. You may find that college is a different story. It will seem as though you have a lot more time to do your work, but that perception is deceptive because your professors will require much more reading, researching, writing, group work, and studying than you did in high school. JMU provides many resources to help you improve your skills, knowledge, and understanding.
Academic Support
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Study skills * Including keeping up with extensive reading |
Workshops on these topics: 5-week series on these topics: Individualized assistance with these topics: Self-guided tutorials on these topics: |
| Physics, Chemistry, Calculus, Statistics classes Some Gen Ed math and science classes |
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Writing |
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Presentations, public speaking |
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Studying hard and using academic support but learning is still very challenging |
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English is your second language |
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Choosing or changing a major, career options |
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Questions about academic requirements and policies, or course descriptions |
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Extended class absences |
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Help in specific science, math, business, and economics classes where the professor is using students trained to offer supplemental instruction |
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Additional Academic Resources
Tests
- Honor Code
- Madison Research Essentials (MREST)
- Foreign Language Placement Exam
- Math Placement Exam
- GCOM Credit by Examination
Tutoring and Academic Mentors
- For a list of independent tutors in a variety of subjects, contact Kristin Stephens at steph2km@jmu.edu or 540-568-2882 and ask for the list of students on the Tutor Connection list.
- You can also try contacting the academic department for the course you’re taking to inquire about tutoring options.
- Students on academic probation can also work one on one with an academic mentor to improve academic performance.
Other
- Academic forms and policies
- Courses that count for BA or BS degrees
- General Education
- Madison Advising Peers
- MyMadison
- Online Undergraduate Catalog
- Probation, Suspension, and Re-Entry into JMU
- Study, Intern, and Volunteer Abroad Programs
