Learning Assistance
& Resource Center

West Chester University

Contact Info
224 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 610-436-2535.

Click here to register for an ASW session.

Time Management
February 11
3:00-4:00 PM
February 13
3:00-4:00 PM
Note Taking
February 18
3:00-4:00 PM
February 20
3:00-4:00 PM
Test Taking/Test Anxiety
February 25
3:00-4:00 PM
February 27
3:00-4:00 PM
Short Essay Writing
March 4
3:00-4:00 PM
March 6
3:00-4:00 PM

 

Time Management
April 1
3:00-4:00 PM
April 3
3:00-4:00 PM
Note Taking
April 8
3:00-4:00 PM
April 10
3:00-4:00 PM
Test Taking/Test Anxiety
April 15
3:00-4:00 PM
April 17
3:00-4:00 PM
Short Essay Writing
April 22
3:00-4:00 PM
April 24
3:00-4:00 PM

All ASW sessions are held in 300 Mitchell.

If you see a session of interest, but cannot make the available times, please contact the Graduate Assistant, James Archer at 610-436-2535 or email JA683539@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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     any PDF saved to the system.