Learning Assistance
& Resource Center
           West Chester University
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 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 three one-hour workshops facilitated by experienced tutors at various times over the course of three weeks. The ASW is offered twice per semester. If you are interested in attending a workshop, please contact the LARC at 610-436-2535.

 

  Time and Location
Time Management

Wednesday

February 6th

8pm

Goshen Hall

 

Thursday

February 7th

8 pm

Schmidt Hall

Wednesday

April 2nd

8pm

Goshen Hall

Thursday

April 3rd

8pm

Schmidt Hall

Note Taking

Wednesday

February 13th

8pm

Tyson Hall

Wednesday

April 9th

8pm

Goshen Hall

Thursday

April 10th

8pm

Tyson Hall

Test Taking/ Test Anxiety

Wednesday

February 20th

8pm

Tyson Hall

 

Thursday

February 21st

9pm

Schmidt Hall

Wednesday

April 16th

8pm

Wayne Hall

Thursday

April 17th

8pm

Schmidt Hall

Essay Writing/ Organization

Wednesday

February 27th

8pm

Goshen Hall

 

Thursday

February 28th

8pm

Schmidt Hall

Wednesday

April 23rd

8pm

Wayne Hall

Thursday

April 24th

8pm

Schmidt Hall

 

 

 

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
        IHMConcept Mapping Software: Center for Educational Technology - 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

             University of Texas Learning Center

             Purdue University Online Writing Lab