Center for Academic Success (CAS)

Universities require students to complete different combinations of courses to earn a degree. U.S. universities often require undergraduate students to take both general education courses and courses related to their majors. Graduate programs also have some required courses and others that are optional. It can be confusing to understand the requirements and how to create a study plan so that you can graduate on time. This workshop explains how you can work with an academic advisor to identify the courses you need to take. You will also learn how students commonly register for courses so that you are familiar with the basic steps when you learn about your specific university’s process.

This workshop introduces students to academic advising and how it helps students identify the courses they need to take to fulfill university requirements. Undergraduate students learn how bachelor’s degrees incorporate general education and major requirements and how advisors can help them create a study plan. Graduate students learn about the options that may be available within a master’s program. Typical course registration procedures are also introduced.

Summary writing is an essential element of academic writing, but it can be challenging to know how to capture the most important information in fewer words. In this workshop, you will learn methods for annotating texts to help you focus on the key ideas. You will also learn how to paraphrase information in your own words so that you can communicate the gist of a longer text in a well-formed summary.

In this webinar, you will explore different types of academic vocabulary and how it can be used in academic papers. You will become familiar with the New General Service List and New Academic Word List, as well as how to identify technical vocabulary particular to your field of study. You will also learn strategies for replacing everyday words with more precise and sophisticated vocabulary. You will explore how to improve your writing by clearly referring to sources and using appropriate connectors.

In this webinar, students explore different types of academic vocabulary and how it can be used in academic papers. They become familiar with the New General Service List and New Academic Word List, as well as how to identify technical vocabulary particular to their field of study. Students learn strategies for replacing everyday words with more precise and sophisticated vocabulary, referring to sources, and using appropriate connectors to improve their writing.

This workshop introduces students to the process for applying to U.S. universities as a first-year or transfer student. Students learn about the materials they need to build a successful university admissions portfolio, such as transcripts, test scores, extracurricular activities, letters of recommendation, and a personal essay. They also become familiar with the sections of the Common Application, an online platform for university applications.

This workshop introduces first-year and transfer students to the process for applying to U.S. universities. Students learn about the materials they need to build a successful university admissions portfolio, such as transcripts, test scores, extracurricular activities, letters of recommendation, and a personal essay. They also learn about the sections of the Common Application, an online platform for university applications.

Universities have many resources available for students. In this workshop, you will get an introduction to U.S. university campus culture and the types of learning resources, clubs, and facilities you can find there. You will learn how to make the best of your time and experience by using the university library, the student help center, academic tutoring and peer educator resources, and the university counseling center. You will also be introduced to recreation facilities, sports and clubs so you can stay healthy and get involved in the campus community.

International students frequently do not take full advantage of the resources available to them. In this workshop, students receive an introduction to U.S. university campus culture and discover how to optimize their time and experience by making the best use of the university library, the student help center, academic tutoring and peer educator resources, and the university counseling center. They are also introduced to recreation facilities, sports and clubs to foster campus involvement and health. (can be tailored by campus)

U.S. professors expect students to include citations in their papers to show where they found the ideas they are writing about. In this workshop, you will learn essential skills for citing sources in your academic work. You will discover when source citation is required and how to cite sources within papers and at the end. This workshop also reviews document formatting requirements and online resources that you can use to develop correct citations to avoid plagiarism. Different academic disciplines require different citation styles. Although this workshop focuses on APA style, the general principles apply to all styles.

In this workshop, students learn the essential skills for citing sources in their academic work. They learn when source citation is required and how to cite sources within their papers and at the end. This workshop also reviews document formatting requirements and online resources that students can use to develop correct citations to avoid plagiarism. The focus is on APA style, but the general principles extend to all styles.

In this one-hour webinar, students will learn how to cite sources in order to avoid plagiarizing. Students will discover what citations are, learn why they are important, and explore how to create and format a full list of citations. They will also explore how to include citations within their work.

In this one-hour webinar, you will learn how to cite sources in order to avoid plagiarizing. You will discover what citations are, learn why they are important, and explore how to create and format a full list of citations. You will also explore how to include citations within your work.

Do you know how to make sure all the ideas in an academic essay relate to one another? In this workshop, you will learn how to craft effective thesis statements to create a structure for an essay. You will learn how to integrate a main topic with a controlling idea, and how to link other ideas in an essay to support your thesis. You will analyze and discuss sample thesis statements to help you learn to recognize weak thesis statements and how to improve them.

In this webinar, students learn why professional communication matters for building professional relationships. They learn basic communication guidelines and explore active listening and public speaking tips so they can project themselves confidently in workplace or academic settings.

In this webinar, students learn why it is important to communicate in a professional way to build relationships. They learn basic guidelines so they can communicate clearly. Students also explore active listening and public speaking tips so they can appear confident in workplace and academic situations.

You can gain a lot by connecting with your professors. This workshop will help you understand the level of formality expected in student-professor interactions in the U.S. You will learn how to interact during class and how you can meet with your professors during office hours. You will also analyze and practice writing emails that meet university expectations.

How formal should your communication be with your professors? What kind of participation do they expect from you during class? How can you connect with professors and classmates outside of class? What about in writing? This workshop will explain common communication expectations at U.S. universities that might be different from the ones you have learned in your home country. You will learn how to show respect and friendliness to other people in the university community, as well as how to request help and work with others.

Communication expectations vary from one educational system to another, and this is particularly true when comparing educational systems across the globe. In this workshop, international students learn about common expectations for communication in U.S. universities, from classroom behavior to office hours to groupwork.

There are several strategies you can use to create a great paragraph. In this webinar, you will learn techniques for weaving ideas together. You will explore the relationship between coherence and cohesion and how to link ideas to an organizing idea. You will also learn how to use repetition, reference words, and transitions to create a logical flow of ideas.

This webinar introduces strategies for weaving ideas together to create great paragraphs. Students learn the relationship between coherence and cohesion and how to link ideas to an organizing concept. They explore how to use repetition, reference words, and transitions to create a logical flow of ideas.

It can be both exciting and difficult to adjust to life in a new country at a new university. In this workshop, you will learn why it is important to take care of your mental health as well as your physical health. You will learn simple strategies for taking care of yourself, particularly as you move through the stages of culture shock. You will learn to recognize emotional and physical symptoms you may experience during your cultural transition and how to find mental health services that are available. You will also explore how to help others who may be struggling.

In this workshop, students learn the importance of maintaining mental health and simple strategies for doing so, particularly as they move through the stages of culture shock. Students learn to recognize emotional and physical symptoms they may experience during their cultural transition and how to access the mental health services available to students. They also explore how to assist others who may be struggling.

A resume is a requirement for any job search in the U.S. This workshop outlines the standard sections of a resume and what to include in each section. You will learn how to use concise, descriptive language to present your experiences and skills in writing. You will also discover how you can format your resume so it is visually appealing to hiring managers.

This workshop outlines the standard sections of a resume and what to include in each section. Students learn how to use concise, descriptive language to present their experiences and skills in writing. The workshop also reviews how to format a resume for visual appeal.

Many university courses require students to write academic essays to demonstrate that they understand ideas and concepts. In this workshop, you will explore the foundational structure of university-level writing. You will learn how English essays follow Western thought patterns that introduce main ideas, support them with evidence, and summarize in a conclusion. You will examine example texts so that you can learn how to combine ideas in paragraphs and essays to create logical arguments that meet professors’ expectations.

This workshop introduces students to the foundational structure of university-level writing. Students learn how English essays follow western thought patterns that introduce main ideas, support them with evidence, and summarize in a conclusion. By examining example texts, students learn how to combine ideas in paragraphs and essays to create logical arguments.

Many students struggle to manage money during their time at university. In this workshop, you will learn why it is important to create and monitor a budget and how you can use budget apps to manage your money. You will learn simple ways to track your spending, stick to your budget, and gain money management skills. The skills you learn in this workshop will help you both during and after your university studies.

In this workshop, students learn the importance of budgeting during university and how they can use budget apps to manage their money. Students are introduced to simple ways to track their spending, stick to their budget, and gain money management skills.

In this webinar, students learn about the benefits and application of the Python programming language and where it stands in comparison to other object-oriented languages such as Java. Students discover Python’s properties and what it can do and then learn how to install Python and begin writing code.

In this webinar, students learn about the Python programming language and how it compares to other object-oriented languages such as Java. Students discover Python’s properties and what it can do. Then, they learn how to install Python and begin writing code.

A presentation is only effective if you can capture listeners’ attention. In this workshop, you will learn how to prepare, organize and deliver an engaging presentation that others remember. You will consider how to appeal to your audience when developing a presentation and how to create attractive and descriptive visual aids. You will also learn tips for effectively delivering presentations.

In this workshop, students learn how to prepare, organize and deliver an engaging presentation. Students consider how to appeal to their audience when developing a presentation and how to create attractive and descriptive visual aids. The workshop also provides tips for effective presentation delivery.

Do you want to learn the “secret” to making American friends? This workshop will help you understand how to do it by teaching you about cross-cultural differences in how people build relationships. In particular, you will learn conversation strategies, how to show interest in others, and ways to connect with American students to create friendships. Additionally, you will explore what extra-curricular activities are available on campus that you can join to meet people. You will gain ideas for how to develop your social skills so you can reach across cultures to find what you have in common with your American classmates.

In this workshop, students learn the “secret” to making American friends by learning about cross-cultural differences in social and relationship expectations. In particular, students learn conversation strategies, how to show interest in others, and ways to connect with domestic students to build relationships. Additionally, students explore types of extra-curricular activities available on university campuses that offer the best opportunities to meet people. Students gain ideas for developing their social skills and reaching across cultures to find commonalities with their peers.

In this one hour webinar, students will explore the basic structure for academic essay writing in college, where academic essays are built around a thesis statement. They will discover how to plan a thesis and learn how to write a thesis in four steps. 

In this one hour webinar, you will explore the basic structure for academic essay writing in college, where academic essays are built around a thesis statement. You will discover how to plan a thesis and learn how to write a thesis in four steps. 

In this course, you will develop your academic writing skills so you are prepared for first-year university courses. You will learn how to combine ideas that you have read about or experienced into academic essays. You will also increase your ability to create summary-response writing, as well as learn how to write for timed essay exams.

In this workshop, students learn the process of selecting an undergraduate major. They will discover practical strategies to help them identify interests in order to choose a major that aligns with their career and life goals. 

In this workshop, you will learn the process of selecting an undergraduate major. You will discover practical strategies to help you identify your interests in order to choose a major that aligns with your career and life goals. 

In this webinar, students consider how they can find their place in group discussions and projects. They explore strategies for navigating teamwork and planning for long-term projects. Students also review active listening, clarification strategies, phrases for managing discussions, and U.S. norms for collaborative communication in class.

In this webinar, students consider how to participate in group discussions and projects. They learn strategies for doing teamwork and planning for long-term projects. Students also review active listening, clarification strategies, and phrases for managing discussions. The webinar helps students understand how U.S. professors expect students to work together in class.

In this webinar, students discover strategies for coping with test anxiety. They explore what test anxiety feels like, learn techniques and skills for coping with it, and identify how to know when to ask for help.

In this webinar, students learn what do to calm themselves when they experience test anxiety. They explore what test anxiety feels like and learn techniques and skills for coping with it. They also find out when to ask for help.

In this webinar, students gain valuable insights about how attending career fairs can help them uncover professional opportunities. They discover the importance of engaging in essential activities to prepare for career fairs, such as conducting thorough research, crafting and refining an effective elevator pitch, and selecting appropriate attire.

In this webinar, students discover how attending career fairs can help them find professional opportunities. They learn how to prepare for career fairs, including researching employers, creating an effective elevator pitch, and wearing appropriate clothing.

In this workshop, you will learn about different types of student visas and what you need to do to apply for a visa. The workshop will also help you understand what to expect during your visa interviews. For example, typical visa interview topics include: what you want to study, where you hope to attend university, your grades in high school, how you will pay for your education, and what you plan to do after you graduate. You will learn about common types of interview questions so that you can prepare and practice answers to them for a successful interview.

This workshop describes types of student visas, what students must do to apply for a visa, and what they should expect during their visa interviews. Students learn about typical topics covered in the interview—such as study plans, university choice, academic capability, financial status, and post-graduation plans—so that they can prepare and practice their responses for a successful interview. Common types of interview questions are presented, along with tips for answering them.

In this webinar, students learn how to overcome doubts they may have about their ability to manage U.S university studies. They learn the definition of imposter syndrome and how a cycle of doubt can affect a person’s performance and well-being. Students also discover different types of people who struggle with imposter syndrome and strategies for recognizing and overcoming it so that they can reach their full potential.

In this webinar, students learn how to reduce doubts they may have about whether they can manage studying at a U.S university. They learn what imposter syndrome is and how worrying about your abilities can affect a person’s success and health. Students also learn about different types of people who struggle with imposter syndrome and strategies for overcoming it so that they can succeed.

In this one-hour webinar, students will review the meaning of plagiarism and paraphrasing and discover the differences between them. They will review how to annotate and practice the paraphrasing process. 

In this one-hour webinar, you will review the meaning of plagiarism and paraphrasing and discover the differences between them. You will review how to annotate and practice the paraphrasing process. 

The key to a successful interview is good preparation. In this workshop, you will learn about the types of questions that are typically asked in an interview and how to prepare for them. You will also explore how to dress and behave professionally during an interview. To make a good impression on hiring managers, you must communicate well. You will review examples of professional communication to learn how to engage with potential employers before and after an interview.

In this workshop, students learn about the types of questions that are typically asked in an interview and how to prepare for them. They also explore how to dress and behave professionally during an interview. Students review examples of professional communication to learn how to engage with potential employers before and after an interview.

In this webinar, students learn about variables and simple data types used in Python programming language. They explore the naming conventions of variables, global variables, different data types available, and the importance of indentation for writing code in Python.

In this webinar, students learn about variables and simple data types used in Python programming language. They explore the naming conventions of variables, global variables, different data types available, and why indentation is important for writing code in Python.

In this webinar, students learn strategies for writing a research paper. They explore how to easily create a road map and checklist to review assignments quickly and carefully, create keyword searches, utilize databases and Google Scholar, narrow searches, and engage in skimming and scanning for article selection.

In this webinar, students learn strategies for writing a research paper. They learn how to easily create a road map and checklist to review assignments quickly and carefully. They also learn research strategies, such as creating keyword searches, using databases and Google Scholar, and narrowing searches. Finally, they learn how to skim and scan article descriptions so they can choose the best ones for their topics.

In this three-part webinar, students will learn the key components of research writing using the IMRD framework: Introduction, Method, Results, and Discussion. Session 1 will focus on the Introduction section and students will learn how to establish the research context. Session 2 will focus on the Methods and Results sections, and Session 3 will focus on the Discussion section.

NOTE: This webinar series is based on the work of the ISU Research Writing Tutor (“RWT”), which is a software program developed under an internal ISU grant and includes the pedagogical approach and materials Professor Elena Cotos and her team developed to teach research writing, and which were created based on the results of research the team conducted while building RWT (collectively referred to as the "WORK"). The WORK is copyright © 2013- 2016 Iowa State University of Science and Technology, All Rights Reserved. The WORK is used with permission, but Shorelight may only post recordings of the webinar series on Shorelight’s Center for Academic Success website for a period of two years, beginning Sept. 2024.

In this three-part webinar, you will learn the key components of research writing using the IMRD framework: Introduction, Method, Results, and Discussion. Session 1 will focus on the Introduction section and you will learn how to establish the research context. Session 2 will focus on the Methods and Results sections, and Session 3 will focus on the Discussion section.

NOTE: This webinar series is based on the work of the ISU Research Writing Tutor (“RWT”), which is a software program developed under an internal ISU grant and includes the pedagogical approach and materials Professor Elena Cotos and her team developed to teach research writing, and which were created based on the results of research the team conducted while building RWT (collectively referred to as the "WORK"). The WORK is copyright © 2013- 2016 Iowa State University of Science and Technology, All Rights Reserved. The WORK is used with permission, but Shorelight may only post recordings of the webinar series on Shorelight’s Center for Academic Success website for a period of two years, beginning Sept. 2024.

This webinar prepares students for the math section of the SAT standardized college entrance exam. They will explore the sections of the SAT math section, discover tips to answer the SAT math questions, and practice math question types found on the SAT.

This webinar prepares you for the math section of the SAT standardized college entrance exam. You will explore the sections of the SAT math section, discover tips to answer the SAT math questions, and practice math question types found on the SAT.

This webinar prepares students for the reading and writing sections of the SAT standardized college entrance exam. In the webinar, students will learn about the sections of the SAT, discover tips to answer the SAT reading and writing questions, and practice the types of questions found on the SAT.

This webinar prepares you for the reading and writing sections of the SAT standardized college entrance exam. In the webinar, you will learn about the sections of the SAT, discover tips to answer the SAT reading and writing questions, and practice the types of questions found on the SAT.

In this webinar, students explore how to separate fact from fiction when choosing sources for university assignments. They learn how to evaluate credibility, distinguish between authentic and misleading sources, and find unbiased news and sources for research and writing projects required in their university studies. 

In this webinar, students explore how to separate fact from fiction when choosing sources for university assignments. They learn how to evaluate whether an article is trustworthy and how to know if a source is real or fake. Students also learn how to find unbiased news and sources for research and writing projects. 

In this one-hour webinar, students will learn the best ways to network while applying for jobs. They will explore what happens during the networking process, learn how to identify target audiences, and discover how to prepare a pitch and materials in order to reach their career goals.

In this one-hour webinar, you will learn the best ways to network while applying for jobs. You will explore what happens during the networking process, learn how to identify target audiences, and discover how to prepare a pitch and materials in order to reach your career goals.

In this webinar, students learn strategies for managing stress and organizing their time time. They explore how to identify good and bad stress and think about how they can decrease feelings of stress in their lives. Students also learn how to use an action/priority tool to manage their time and activities.

In this webinar, students learn practical strategies for effective stress and time management. They explore how to identify good and bad stress and think about how they can decrease specific stressors in their lives. Students also learn how to use an action/priority tool to manage their time and activities.

University students are often asked to read a text and then share their ideas about it in writing. In this workshop, you will explore how to summarize sources and respond to them effectively, whether for an assigned academic essay or for a short-answer or timed essay exam. You will also become familiar with typical exam and essay prompts so that you can clearly determine what you are being asked to do. You will examine sample summaries, reactions, and a complete Summary-Response essay so that you can understand these key components of academic writing, as well as how to avoid plagiarizing their sources.

In this workshop, students explore how to summarize sources and respond to them effectively, whether for an assigned academic essay or for a short-answer or timed essay exam. Students will also become familiar with typical exam and essay prompts so that they can clearly determine what they are being asked to do. Example summaries, reactions, and a complete Summary-Response essay will help students understand these key components of academic writing, as well as how to avoid plagiarizing their sources.

It can be overwhelming to try to complete many projects at the same time, and many students find it difficult to manage their time well. In this workshop, you will learn time management strategies you can use to complete assignments and projects from multiple courses on time. By learning to map out assignments across all the weeks of the term, you will learn how you can avoid becoming overloaded with too much work. You will also explore tips and techniques for enjoying your social life on campus while still getting your work done.

In this workshop, students learn time management strategies they can use to complete assignments and projects from multiple courses on time. By learning to map out assignments across all the weeks of the term, students learn how they can avoid becoming overloaded with too much work at the same time. Students also explore the tips and techniques for managing competing academic and social demands.

In this workshop, students review sentence types and explore how to use transitions to link ideas in their writing. Students learn how to properly use different types of transitions and the correct punctuation to use with each type. By reviewing common errors, students improve their ability to correct their own writing.

In this workshop, students review sentence types and how to link ideas in their writing. Students learn how to properly use different types of transitions and the correct punctuation to use with each type. By reviewing common errors, students improve their ability to correct their own writing.

In this webinar, students explore the artistry of crafting professional stories in their U.S. resume and cover letter. They learn design and formatting techniques for different types of resumes, consider what hard skills and soft skills to highlight, and consider how to integrate keywords to get through application tracking systems. They also delve into video resumes and cover letters.

In this webinar, students explore how to use professional stories to make their U.S. resume and cover letter more interesting. They learn design and formatting techniques for different types of resumes. Students also consider what skills to highlight and how to include keywords to get through application tracking systems. They also learn about video resumes and cover letters.

For your university to have a good reputation, the university students must high standards and complete their academic work according to U.S. expectations. Universities explain and enforce these standards through an academic integrity code. In this workshop, you will learn what a university academic integrity code looks like and why it is important to follow it. You will examine practical scenarios to learn how universities define cheating and plagiarism and what you can do to avoid the negative consequences of academic integrity violations.

In this workshop, students review the university academic integrity code and learn how important adhering to it is to a successful academic journey. Students learn how cheating and plagiarism are defined in a university context and what they can do to avoid the negative consequences of academic integrity violations.

Many international students are interested in gaining practical work training in the U.S. In this workshop, you will learn about professional training opportunities that are permitted under J-1 student visas. You will discover the value of internships and how they may be integrated into programs of study as Curricular Practical Training (CPT). You will also learn the opportunities and restrictions for Optional Practical Training (OPT) at undergraduate, master’s and PhD levels of study.

In this workshop, students learn about professional training opportunities that are permitted under J-1 student visas. They discover the value of internships and how they may be integrated into programs of study as Curricular Practical Training (CPT). Students also learn the opportunities and restrictions for Optional Practical Training (OPT) at undergraduate, master’s and PhD levels of study.

The U.S. health care system is complex. Health care in the U.S. is not managed by the government, and individuals must buy health insurance plans from private companies. This workshop will introduce you to the U.S. health care system and health insurance. You will learn about the types of health care providers you can visit to get care and how health insurance helps cover the costs for care. You will also learn key vocabulary related to health insurance—claim, premium, deductible, in- and out-of-network, co-insurance, and co-pay—so that you can understand how payments work. Finally, you will explore some strategies for getting health care in an affordable way.

This workshop orients students to the U.S. health care system and health insurance. Students learn about the types of health care providers available and how health insurance helps cover the costs for care. Key terms related to health insurance—claim, premium, deductible, in- and out-of-network, co-insurance, and co-pay—are introduced. Students also learn some strategies for obtaining health care in an affordable way.

This workshop explains what it means to transfer from one university to another and what undergraduate international students need to do to transfer. Students learn about why undergraduates transfer universities, the credit transfer process and evaluation, and what information and documents students need to transfer. They also explore what to consider if they are thinking about transferring, and how transfer advisors can help them.

This workshop explains what it means to transfer from one university to another and what undergraduate international students need to do to transfer. Students learn about why undergraduates transfer universities and what information and documents students need to transfer. They also examine how schools evaluate the credits they have and what they need to do to get transfer credit. Students also explore what to consider if they are thinking about transferring, and how transfer advisors can help them.

When you are living at your university, you may have very different dining choices than you are used to. In this workshop, you will learn about typical dining options on university campuses and how meal plans are structured. You will also explore typical food options available in the U.S., and how to obtain groceries and meals through delivery services. You will see pictures and descriptions of various breakfast, lunch, and dinner foods you may find in U.S. university dining halls.

In this workshop, students learn about typical dining options on university campuses and how meal plans are structured. They also explore typical food options available in the U.S., and how to obtain groceries and meals through delivery services. Students are also introduced various breakfast, lunch, and dinner foods they may find in U.S. university dining halls.

Many students have questions about where they will live while they attend university. Where you will live depends on many factors, including whether you are an undergraduate or a graduate student and the housing requirements of your university or program. This workshop explains standard university housing options—rooms, suites, and apartments, including what is included in a typical dormitory room and building. If you can choose where to live, you can use this workshop to explore the benefits of on-campus living vs. off-campus options so you can decide what type of housing is best for you. You can also learn about typical dining options on university campuses and how meal plans are structured. Finally, you will learn about typical food options available in the U.S., as well as how to obtain groceries and meals through delivery services.

In this workshop, students learn about standard university housing options—rooms, suites, and apartments, including what is included in a typical dormitory room and building. Students consider the benefits of on-campus living vs. off-campus options to determine what type of housing would be best for them. Students also learn about typical dining options on university campuses and how meal plans are structured, as well as how to obtain groceries and meals through delivery services.

In this webinar, students discover how to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT safely and effectively. They explore the drawbacks and advantages of using AI and analyze sample AI policies. Students also examine when the use of AI is appropriate for university coursework and learn how to cite AI if they use it.

In this webinar, you will discover how to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT safely and effectively. You will explore the drawbacks and advantages of using AI and analyze sample AI policies. You will also examine when the use of AI is appropriate for university coursework and learn how to cite AI if you use it.

Orientation is the official beginning of your time at university. In this workshop, you will get a preview of the purpose and typical activities of a university orientation. This will help you know what to expect when you get information about your specific university’s orientation. You will see how attending orientation can help prepare you for life at a university. As you complete the workshop, you will learn what documents you will need, how orientation can help you find and use the many available campus resources, and what you can do to prepare to get the most from the experience.

This workshop previews the purpose, structure, and activities of university orientation. Students learn how attending orientation can help prepare them to navigate life at a university and get involved in activities that will allow them to thrive. As they complete the workshop, students discover the types of documentation they will need, how orientation can help them access the many available campus resources, and what they can do to prepare to get the most from the experience.

When you apply for a job, your resume only tells part of your story. In many cases, you can also submit a cover letter in which you explain why your experience would make you a good candidate for the position. In this workshop, you will learn the typical format and elements of a professional cover letter. By analyzing sample job postings and cover letters, you will learn how to highlight aspects of your experience that relate to a specific job position.

In this workshop, students learn the typical format and elements of a professional cover letter. Through analyzing sample job postings and cover letters, students learn how to highlight aspects of their experience that relate to a specific job position.

This webinar explores the process of writing a personal statement for university admissions. Students will review the purpose of the personal statement in the admissions process and understand types of personal statement prompts, including for the Common Application and the University of California system.​ They will also explore an outline they can use for the personal statement questions in order to stand out to admissions committees. 

This webinar explores the process of writing a personal statement for university admissions. You will review the purpose of the personal statement in the admissions process and understand types of personal statement prompts, including for the Common Application and the University of California system.​ You will also explore an outline you can use for the personal statement questions in order to stand out to admissions committees.