Get to know your advisor and help your advisor get to know you
Establish a strong GPA by using effective study strategies
Meet with your advisor during Advising Days – Weeks 6 & 7 (every quarter)
Attend workshops
Attend your First Year Forums (fall)
Visit the Learning Commons in the library – it offers resources such as Supplemental Instruction, Writing Center, Study Groups, English as a Second Language, Research Center, etc.
Push yourself to take classes that allow you to explore and stretch
View/update your K-Plan Commonplace and respond to reflection prompts
Begin narrowing choices for potential major; familiarize yourself with requirements
Talk with Departmental Student Advisors (DSAs)
Take a class (as/if needed) at your local College if you need to “make up” for any lossed credits (consult with your advisor before enrolling in summer classes)
Think about if you want to study abroad/away; talk to the Center for International Programs (CIP) staff, attend CIP info sessions.
