AFTER MIDTERMS TO-DO LIST
o Midterm deficiencies—DEF’s—are now posted on
WebAdvisorunder Grades
. DEF (Deficient) means your midterm grade is a “D” or an “F”.
· For any DEF on your midterm report—
o Ask your professor for advice on improvement strategies.
o Meet with a tutor as needed.
§ Contact the Student Success Center for tutor information at 605.642.6951, Woodburn Hall, first floor,
or visit our website.
§ Rapid City students should contact
Carol Thomas at 605.718.4197.
· Make a commitment to improve.
o Determine how many tests and assignments remain, and set grade goals.
o Plan adequate time to complete assignments between now and finals, and for more difficult classes and assignments, allow MORE time.
o Invest more study time—2 hours of study outside of class for every hour in class.
· Consider dropping a course only as a last resort.
o Talk to your professor or advisor before dropping a course.
Do NOT drop any developmental courses- i.e., MATH-021, ENGL-033, READ-041.
o Check the Academic Calender for Drop Day; the last day to drop a semester-long course with a “W” grade.
o Use
WebAdvisor to drop courses, provided you keep at least one credit hour after the drop. To drop all of your courses, contact the Registrar’s Office at 605.642.6092.
o Call the Registrar’s Office at 605.642.6092, Woodburn Hall Room 104, if you need assistance.
o Rapid City students must go to the University Center to withdraw, or call 605.718.4373 for help.
· Meet with your academic advisor to prepare your next semester class schedule.
o Check
WebAdvisor to determine your start date for the next semester registration.
o Your advisor’s name and contact information are listed on
WebAdvisor under “My Profile.”
For further assistance, visit the Student Success Center located in Woodburn Hall, first floor, or call 605.642.6951. Rapid City students may visit Carol Thomas at the University Center Room 114, or call 605.718.4197.
Staff are available to assist you with the following:
o Accessing BHSU
WebAdvisor and yellowjackets email.
o Understanding GPA, General Education requirements, and course scheduling.
o Note-taking and test-taking strategies.
o Helpful assessments: Beginning College Survey of Student Engagement (BCSSE); Learning & Study Strategies Inventory (LASSI); FOCUS-2 Career & Educational Planning System.
o Time and stress management, overcoming procrastination, and goal setting.
Information provided by the BHSU Student Success Center, Woodburn Hall, 605.642.6951.