Academic Support and Academic Difficulties

There are various departments offered to you for academic support.
Advising

Faculty members serve as academic advisors to students to provide assistance with goal setting, degree planning and course selection.
Advising Success Center The Advising Success Center is located in Sanford Hall. The Advising Success Center coordinates the new student advising and registration portion of the AAR program. Additionally, the Advising Success Center is responsible for making advisor assignments, assisting students on academic probation, providing academic and referral information for students to ensure academic success, the First Year Experience program, and New Student Orientation. The Advising Success Center can be contacted by calling 755-4226 or email advising@bemidjistate.edu.
Disability Services Office This office coordinates services for students who have documented disability and are registered with the DSO. Based on individual documented need, services may include material on audio cassettes, large print, exam accommodations, priority registration, note takers and scribes.
FYE

First Year Experience gives students the opportunity to learn about BSU in a classroom setting. For more information click here.
FYRE

First Year Residential Experience Program gives new students the opportunity to live and meet other first year students. Special events are planned throughout the year specifically for the FYRE students.
Math Help Sessions Helps students with math problem challenges. Located in Hagg-Sauer 232.
Oral Communications Lab The Oral Communications lab, located in Bangsberg 755-4053, is designed to assist students with speech anxiety, outline preparation, practice (including videotape), situation analysis, audience analysis, sensory aids, contact, vocal skills, dialect coaching, and more.
Peer Academic Assistance The Peer Academic Assistance Program provides academic tutorial services to students on their residential floors, as well as Academic Resource Center in lower Maple Hall. Contact: Department of Residential Life 218/755-3750 or 1-888-350-4255
Records Office The Records Office oversees the registration process, class schedule creation, degree audit enrollment verification, VA benefits and catalog publication. The Records Office is located in Deputy Hall 101, 755-2020, records@bemidjistate.edu or here .
Trio/Student Support Services (TRIO/SSS) Provides support services to qualified students. Such services include: advising, reading and study skills, tutoring and mentoring.
Writing Resource Center

Helps students with writing problems and challenges. Tutors to help students improve their writing skills, however , the tutors do not proofread for students. No appointment is necessary, just stop by during the Center's hours. (Located in Hagg-Sauer 110, 755-3919)

 

Academic Difficulties
 

Students may experience difficulties with the course expectations and/or the academic demands of their college curriculum. There are some steps you can take to persist and improve performance:
 

See Your Instructor

  • Introduce yourself (if your instructor does not know your name) and tell him/her which class you are in.
  • Remember why you are talking with your instructor--to get assistance. Explain to your instructor why you made the appointment and be willing to listen and to learn.
  • Have problems or questions written out before the appointment and ask specific questions.
  • Bring your class notes with you and explain how you have been studying.
  • Don't leave confused. Ask your instructor for further explanation if you do not understand.
 

Talk to Your Advisor

  • Your advisor may be helpful in identifying additional options for improving your academic performance.
  • Your advisor may also refer you to additional campus resources.
 

Become Involved in a Study Group

  • Arrange to study with others in the class. (Choose your study partners wisely.)
  • If you don't know your classmates well enough, ask the instructor for suggestions on getting a study group together.
 
 

Seek Tutorial Assistance

  • Limited tutoring in select subjects is available for TRIO/SSS students in Sanford Hall.
  • Academic departments may have tutoring, help or study groups. Ask your instructor.
  • Additional services are available through the Writing Resource Center, Math Help Room, Oral Communications Lab, and Peer Academic Assistance. See previous page regarding academic support.