Classes
Mastering Skills for College Success (LASk 1001) teaches you how to study effectively, think critically, comprehend sophisticated texts, and perform well on exams.
Academic Refresher (LASk 1101) is a 1-credit, half-semester course course designed to help students improve their academic progress over the latter half of the semester. Through one-on-one sessions with an academic success counselor, you will receive individualized help determine what makes learning in college difficult for you and to build a personal achievement plan for that term and beyond. Note: You need permission to register for this course. Call 612-624-3323 for more information.
Academic Success (LASk 1102) helps students who are at risk academically build a plan for success. Students work in small groups with students facing similar challenges to develop skills and behavioral objectives for change. Note: You need permission to register for this course. Call 612-624-3323 for more information. Priority is given to students on academic probation or returning from academic suspension.
Learning Assistance
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- Math, Physics, and Chemistry Tutorial Program: 128 Lind Hall (by appointment) and 150 Lind Hall (drop-in assistance), call 612-624-2890 to make an appointment.
- SMART Learning Commons: Services are free. Three locations. You are welcome to drop in or schedule time with the consultants.
Individual Learning Assistance and Academic Counseling is available through University Counseling & Consulting Services (UCCS), for students who want to improve their academic performance.
University Libraries
Writing Assistance
- Center for Writing: Student Writing Support
- SMART Learning Commons: Services are free. Three locations. You are welcome to drop in or schedule time with the consultants.
Personal Counseling
Personal and academic stress, relationship concerns, and transitions, among other things, can get in the way of doing well in college. University Counseling & Consulting Services (UCCS) can help. Talk to a UCCS counselor individually or attend a group session or workshop. University Counseling and Consulting Services also has excellent online resources that offer information on a variety of issues including eating disorders, drug and alcohol abuse, mental health issues, and learning problems. Learn more
Disability Services
Academic difficulty can be a result of, among others, learning disabilities, physical impairments or psychiatric disabilities that make certain types of assignments more difficult. If you suspect this may be the case, Disability Services can help you understand your rights and responsibilities and those of the University.
The U of M is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for enrolled or admitted students who have documented disabilities such as a mobility, hearing, visual, learning, psychiatric, systemic, or brain injury impairment. Visit Disability Services for academic accommodation services, support, and counseling related to a disability.
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
For some students, simply being in a foreign country can negatively impact their academic performance and personal life. If this is your situation, you should talk to an adviser in ISSS. Their primary mission is to assist international students in successfully accomplishing the goals that brought them to the University.