Student Academic & Transitional Resources

As a way to assist students in transitioning to WCSU, AccessAbility Services has put together the following resources. We recommend that students review all resources.

Incoming WCSU Students (Review prior to the first day of class):

WCSU Vocab
Checklist for Success Table
Accessing College Readiness
Understanding a College Syllabus
How to Find Your Advisor
High School vs. College Table
AccessAbility Services Orientation Fall 2021

Academic Strategies (Review during the first week of classes):

How Do I Manage My Time
Time and Task Management
Most Common Freshman Errors
Taking College Notes
Tips for Becoming a Self-Advocate
Goals and Grades Semester Tracker 1_2

Academic Workshops:

Textbook Reading Skills for General and Math/Science Textbooks (video)

Online Instruction:

AccessAbility Services understands that the switch to online classes may present new or unique challenges. We have put together the following learning strategies to assist you in developing new skills for an online environment.

General Strategies to help navigate an online semester:

• Be sure to examine and understand the newly online formatted class and be aware and write down times that their might be face time class meetings.
• Create a routine for your day – it may be similar to your school day when you devote time to coursework and assignments.
• Create exercise time and include getting outside to walk or take a run.
• Continue to reach out to resources on campus should you have questions or concerns. Campus staff continue to work to support you, although contact maybe through teleconferencing or email.

Online Learning Strategies

How Do I Manage My Time
How to Improve Your Time Management Skills
How to Manage Your Time For Online Classes
How to Transition to Online Classes
Strategies for Remote Learning for Science & Math Classes
Strategies for Remote Learning
Tips for Online Classes
Online Learning Apps
The 7 Rules of Virtual Meeting Etiquette