Academic Resources

Being successful in the classroom requires more than just reading books and turning in assignments. There are several skills that can make your life lots easier! Knowing how to study, manage stress, take good notes, use the library, and deal with personal relationships can really make things more manageable. The links on this page provide information on classes, seminars, programs, and online resources that will help you take control of your life.

• Exploring Majors and Careers
  Career Services offers a one-hour credit course that helps freshmen and sophomores learn more about themselves and the majors and careers that they might be interested in. If you are still a little confused about what do with your life, this course will certainly help point you in the right direction.
• Develop Your Writing Skills Further
  The English Department offers a variety of courses in different kinds of writing to give you an opportunity to develop the skills that best fit your major field of study. There are three different components to the advanced writing program:  Technical Writing (helpful for business, science, or engineering majors), Creative Writing (helpful for fine arts or humanities majors), and Rhetoric (helpful for social science or humanities majors).
• Library Skills Workshops
  Ok. So the UT Library is probably just a little bit bigger than the one in your hometown and given its interesting shape, even seasoned UT students may have some trouble navigating it. Don't worry though. The library staff offers a series of workshops to help you navigate the library, find out about its resources, and learn the best ways to research those term papers!
• Career Services Workshops
  Career Services offers a variety of seminars and events on majors, career planning, and business etiquette. Take a peak at their calendar to see what's happening in the near future. And if you can never seem to find time to visit Career Services, they also offer online videos on subjects such as choosing a major, job interviews, and dining etiquette.
• Office of Information Technology
  So your professor told you to use Microsoft Powerpoint for an in-class presentation next month, and the only thing you know how to do with your computer is check e-mail and play solitaire. Don't fret! OIT offers courses, both online and in workshops, on a variety of subjects, including personal development, as well as technology training.
• First Year Studies
  Are you new to UT but want to get a leg up on the other freshmen? First Year Studies is a one-hour course offered in the fall for incoming freshmen. The course gives you a chance to get to know the University as well as brush up on some important college skills!
• Adult Student Services Center
  If you are an adult student, the ASSC has lots of resources designed just for you! They offer support groups, assistance with registration, and workshops and seminars on improving your academic skills.
• Educational Advancement Program
  EAP can help you succeed at UT by offering you individualized, personal assistance. However this federal program has eligibility requirements, so be sure to check their website to see if you qualify.
• Early Alert Program
  This program, co-sponsored by Minority Affairs and the Student Success Center, is designed to help you make a successful academic transition into college life by monitoring your academic progress during the semester. You are given feedback on your daily performance in class, which allows you ample time to make any adjustments necessary for academic success.