2012 - 2013

• 1. Introduction
• 2. Degree Programs
• 3. Application to Major
• 4. CSci Undergraduate D/D Plus Policy
• 5. Upper Division Track
• 6. Suggested 4 Year Plan
• 7. CS Requirements
• 8. Course Descriptions
• 9. Honors Program
• 10. Advising and APAS Reports
• 11. Closed Classes/First Day Policies
• 12. Academic Integrity
• 13. Disability Services
• 14. Academic Help and Survival Tips
• 15. Laboratory Policy
• 16. Student Opportunities
• 17. Graduation and Beyond
• 18. CSci Undergraduate Frequently Asked Questions
• 19. Contact Information
• 20. Appendix

14. Academic Help and Survival Tips

There are a wealth of places around the university to get academic help. Here are a few:

• Office hours: students are encouraged to go to TA and professor office hours as soon as they have questions in a class (do not wait until the last minute!).
• Study groups, clubs, etc.: Many students find that forming a study group or joining a club such as the university student chapter of the ACM helps them in studying for their classes.
• Tutoring: CSE has tutoring for many of its introductory math, physics and chemistry classes.
• The University's Student Academic Success Service offers workshops and classes on topics like improving your study skills, time management, and test taking.
• Advising: students are welcome and encouraged to talk with a college or CS advisor if they'd like to discuss their academic progress, how to do better in classes, etc.
• Online and printed information: additional information can be found at the CSE Academic Support website and the CLA Advising and Assistance page.

Here are some other study tips:

Most courses in Computer Science require a significant amount of time outside the classroom. Some of this time may be in a computer lab. Be forewarned that the labs get very busy during the last weeks of the semester when all your assignments are due. Usually, due to the workload, this is also the time the computer systems experience increased failures. Plan ahead and start your assignments early.

Many labs also allow modem and network access. The obvious advantage is that you don't have to sit in the lab all the time. The less obvious disadvantage is that the lab assistants and other students aren't available to help if you need help.

Get to know people in your classes. One proven method to being a successful student or professional is obtaining knowledge that travels only by "oral-tradition". It is also good to participate in study groups for your classes.

Information about computers and software packages is available online through the University Office of Information Technology (OIT) website. OIT also provides online tutorials and in-person short classes on on Windows, Macintosh, e-mail, news and more.