Learning Assistance
& Resource Center

West Chester University

Contact Info
223 Lawrence Center
West Chester, PA 19383
Phone: 610-436-2535
Fax: 610-436-2600
larc@wcupa.edu


Academic Success Workshop

The Academic Success Workshop (ASW) is a program designed to teach students general study skills, class participation, and time management methods which are applicable to all courses and programs of study. It consists of four one-hour workshops facilitated by experienced tutors at various times over the course of four weeks. The ASW is offered twice per semester. If you are interested in attending a workshop, please contact the Graduate Assistant at 610-436-2879.

If you would like to register for an ASW session, please click here to register online.

ASW sessions are held in Brandywine Hall, room 134

Time Management February 13 3:15-4:15 PM February 16 7:00-8:00 PM
Note Taking February 20 3:15-4:15 PM February 22 7:00-8:00 PM
Test Taking/Test Anxiety February 27 3:15-4:15 PM February 29 7:00-8:00 PM
Short Essay Writing March 5 3:15-4:15 PM March 7 7:00-8:00 PM

If you see a session of interest, but cannot make the available times, please contact the Graduate Assistant, Michelle Paisley at 610-436-2879 or email MP675653@wcupa.edu.

Professors and Staff members may request sessions of the ASW to be presented at group meetings by contacting the Graduate Assistant at the number above.

 

Study Skills & Tips

Time Management

  1. Calendars
  2. Tips for Scheduling Time
  3. Planning for Long-term Assignments

Study Skills

  1. Note Taking: Cornell Method
  2. Concept Mapping
  3. Find your Learning Style
  4. Reading Textbooks: The SQ3R Method for Thorough Study

Exam Preparation

  1. Test Anxiety
  2. Writing Essays
  3. Tips for Math and Science
  4. Tips for Final Exams

Other Helpful Sites:

Dartmouth College Academic Skills Center

Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL)

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