Academic Success Resources

Sixth College and UCSD want to see you succeed! If you are having academic difficulties, not fully understanding course material, and/or need help with time management and study skills please review the following resources.

If you are on Academic Probation or Subject to Disqualification, click here

Instructor/TA help:

• Talk with your teaching assistants and professors and ask them to clarify what you do not understand from lectures and assignments.
• Ask instructors about their policy regarding work that is submitted late. Sometimes, you can earn a passing grade by submitting work late even if there is a late penalty.
• Speak with your Instructor early and often so they get to know you. They may be more willing to work with you if an issue arises.

Tutoring options:

• Drop in for assistance at Help Room if you are in CHEM 6 series. For other chemistry courses, see your TA.
• Explore drop-in tutoring services for multiple subjects at OASIS.
• Engineering student? Check here to find a tutor in your field of study.
• Sign up for tutoring in the Physics Tutorial Center if you are in a Physics class.
• Contact your department to see if tutoring is available.

Study Skills:

• Easily distracted by computer games, friends, and television when you should be studying? Read the procrastination handout
• Balance academics, work, studying, and your social time. Time management hand out and Weekly time finder 
• The how-to's of reading effectively, taking helpful notes, and studying. 1.) Study Smarter, Not Harder 2.) SQ4R 3.) Marking Text
• Preparing for exams

Other Resources:

• Make an appt with Academic Advising and fill out the Academic Planning form.The form is for students who entered as Freshmen or as Transfer students.
• Counseling and Psychological Services offers various educational workshops as well as individual sessions.
• Student Health Services 
• UCSD Athletics and Recreation
• Center for Student Involvement