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Advising Tip | College of Arts & Sciences Course Requirements

Sara Berens

By Sara Berens Academic Advisor and Retention Specialist Confused about College of Arts & Sciences college-level requirements? We’re here to help! First, let me say that every college in the university has different college-level requirements. So your friends in Business or Communications won’t have the same requirements as you. If […]

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November 14, 2016 at 2:39 pmAnnouncements News

Advising Tip | Preparing for Finals: ‘I Must Start Early’

Sara Berens

By Sara Berens Academic Advisor and Retention Specialist We still have four weeks before finals. Plenty of time, right? While some of you may still have quizzes, assignments, and labs before taking your final exam for a course, you can still start to plan your study schedule and materials for […]

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November 8, 2016 at 9:35 amNews

Advising Tip | Struggling to Pass a Class? Use These Strategies to Save Your Grade

Sara Berens

By Sara Berens Academic Advisor and Retention Specialist We’re already in week 11?!? Where did the time go? How am I going to pass this class? If you are finding yourself asking these questions I want you to take a deep breath. We still have five weeks left, and if […]

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November 1, 2016 at 11:02 amNews

Advising Tip | Use Exploratory Courses to Fill Distribution Requirements

Advising Tip | Use Exploratory Courses to Fill Distribution Requirements

By Sara Berens Academic Advisor and Retention Specialist As a college student there are many requirements to fulfill and it can feel overwhelming just completing the basics. However, college is also a time to explore courses that help satisfy personal interests outside of your major! A good way to build […]

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October 24, 2016 at 1:34 pmAnnouncements

Advising Tip | Get to Know Your Professors

Advising Tip | Get to Know Your Professors

By Sara Berens Academic Advisor and Retention Specialist One of the biggest mistakes students can make during their college career is not taking the time to get to know professors. These are top scholars who like to impart knowledge to others and discuss their field of study. They can help […]

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October 18, 2016 at 11:37 amAnnouncements Uncategorized

Advising Tip | Be Prepared for Spring Semester Academic Advising

Advising Tip | Be Prepared for Spring Semester Academic Advising

By Sara Berens Academic Advisor and Retention Specialist Next week marks the start of academic advising for the spring semester. And while you may mosey in to your advisor’s office expecting them to hand you the key to all of life’s answers, or at least life at OU, they can’t […]

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October 10, 2016 at 1:24 pmAnnouncements

Advising Tip | Test Prep: Give It a Week, Eat Your Cheerios

Advising Tip | Test Prep: Give It a Week, Eat Your Cheerios

By Sara Berens Academic Advisor and Retention Specialist Midterms are coming. And while you’re busy planning all of the Homecoming events you’ll attend this week, be sure to plan even more time for studying. First, in order to be prepared you need to give yourself the space to learn the […]

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October 3, 2016 at 11:12 pmNews