Support for Your Transition JMU wants you to succeed academically and has the resources to help you! Excelling in Classes ◆ Visit your classrooms before classes begin. ◆ Get organized! Get a calendar or planner and write down all exam dates, due dates for papers, class meetings and study sessions. ◆ Get to know your professors by visiting them during office hours or talk to them after class. ◆ Communicate with your academic advisor. After the semester starts, students should schedule an appointment with their academic advisor through MyMadison Connect. Free tutoring helps students develop skills and strategies that support academic success. ◆ The Communication Center assists with speech preparation and practice. ◆ Peer Assisted Study Sessions offer review sessions twice a week for specific supported courses. ◆ The Science and Math Learning Center provides tutoring for introductory science and math classes. ◆ The University Writing Center offers writing consultations for all majors for writing tasks. Learning Success Strategies The Learning Centers offer online and in-person learning assistance through the follow- ing programs: ◆ Academic Coaching LSS enhances educational outcomes for all students through training in various learn- ing strategies. Based on strengths, weaknesses and specific class demands, these strate- gies are modified according to academic progress or changing needs.
Libraries At JMU, the Libraries support your academic and creative success. Mul- tiple library locations offer comfort- able and safe places to learn, explore and collaborate. In our makerspace, you can craft and invent with technologies including 3D printers, virtual reality, sewing machines and more. The Libraries’ knowledgeable staff and faculty are eager to help you find the tools and resources you need, whether at a service desk, via online chat, in a workshop or by appointment. As you progress in your studies, you will meet your librarian – there is one for each major! An expert in research resources, your librarian can provide you with personalized support in finding, evaluating and using information for assign- ments, research projects and more. Basic Needs Support At JMU, your well‑being matters both inside and outside the classroom. If you ever need support with food, finances, housing, or other essential needs, you’re not alone—help is readily available. JMU provides an on‑campus food pantry where students can access free groceries and hygiene items in a welcoming, confidential environment. It’s designed to support students at any point in their JMU journey, whether facing temporary challenges or ongoing needs. You can also visit the Student Support Hub, a website that connects students with resources such as food assistance, emergency funding, housing support, and referrals to campus and community services. Reaching out is a sign of strength, and JMU is committed to helping all Dukes thrive. Counseling Connections
Counseling Connections is a program to assist incoming students with previous or existing mental health concerns in connecting with appropriate mental health resources. Students who are currently connected with a provider are strongly recommended to maintain care with those providers. If unable to do so, e.g. limitations of licensure coverage, contact the Counseling Center to schedule Counseling Connections phone call.
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