Office of Academic Success

Undecided Majors – Academic Advisement

Academic Advising Form

One-on-one sessions

Small group sessions

Study Strategies Workshops

How to Study Workshops

Individual and Group Study Programs

Time Management Workshops

The Academic Recovery Plan at Shaw University supports students on academic probation by requiring participation in academic support programs and regular check-ins with advisors. The plan aims to help students improve their academic performance and achieve a minimum 2.0 GPA, with progress documented and reviewed by the SAP Academic Standards Committee.

Learn More the Academic Recovery Plan

Predict test item

Students compare notes

Discuss readings

Develop organizational tools

Academic Support Resources & Strategies

Mental Health First-Aid training available for staff, faculty, and students

Provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health crisis

Teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders

Learn More About Training

The Strategies for Academic Success course is for continuing and readmitted students on academic probation to address previously employed learning skills and methods to evaluate your effectiveness.  Students are provided with personal and academic success opportunities through proven strategies. This course may not be repeated and is non-degree applicable. (2 Credit Hours)

Some of the tools that are provided:

• Various assessment tools are employed to identify and evaluate student preparation and attitude for a successful college experience.
• Positive growth and self-motivation strategies are explored, with a special focus on developing an educational plan and life goals.
• Explore new and improved methods of study, time management, and the utilization of college support programs.

Through a series of lectures, guided interaction, and group exercises, students are prepared for their transition from college. Students who seek to attend graduate school or a career enhance their professional development and leadership skills necessary to be successful. This course is an interdisciplinary team approach to empowering students academically, civically, and professionally through leadership training development, skills enrichment, networking, and collaboration.

This classroom setting will serve as an arena for:

• the exchange of information, activities and exercises relative to academic readiness self‐exploration
• character building
• communication,
• organizational development
• leadership styles and practices
• networking/coalition building
• collaborative leadership/organizational activities,
• understanding of the key dimensions of leadership in diverse cultures and contexts, and theories.

This course is for students of all disciplines currently holding or has an interest in university student leadership positions. ( 1 credit hour)

Each student at the University is assigned to a faculty member who is a discipline specific departmental advisor for both educational and vocational guidance. The advising process is designed to help students as they make important decisions related to their academic progress at the University. As new advisees, recently admitted students should become familiar with both their discipline specific departmental advisors and the advising process. Below you will find some guidelines to follow throughout the year to make the advising process a successful part of your University experience.

Become familiar with your advisor’s office hours/schedule.

Whenever possible, call to make an appointment instead of dropping by without one.

If it is necessary to drop by without an appointment, try to do so at a time when your advisor has posted office hours, avoid lunch time (12:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.), and allow plenty of time in case you have to wait to see your advisor.

Because the first and last two weeks of each quarter are the busiest for advisors, schedule longer conferences during the middle portion of the quarter.

You should…contact and keep in touch with your advisor.
Your advisor should…post office hours.

You should…make and keep appointments or call if it is necessary to change or cancel an appointment.
Your advisor should…keep appointments or call if it is necessary to change or cancel an appointment.

You should…come with specific questions in mind.
Your advisor should… provide accurate and specific information.

You should…come with necessary materials (pencil/pen, class schedule, process form, etc.)
Your advisor should…have resource material on hand (The University Bulletin of Information, Advising Handbook, etc.)

You should…ask about other sources of information.
Your advisor should… suggest other sources of information.

You should…be open concerning school work, study habits, academic progress, etc.
Your advisor should…listen and help you solve problems.

You should…build a schedule free of conflicts in time.
Your advisor should… check your schedule for appropriate selection of courses.

You should…make decisions concerning careers, choice of majors, and selection of courses.
Your advisor should…suggest options concerning careers, choice of majors, and selection of courses.