W H AT T O E X P E C T YO U R F I R S T Y E A R
Student Support Services College campuses have an array of offices that provide support and resources to assist students. We encourage you to take advantage of those offices because you are paying for it!
Your tuition and fees go toward the services that are offered on campus. What we have learned from students is that they may not utilize the various support services offered on campus due to simply not knowing about them and what they may offer. To address this, following is a generic campus map with a short description of offices that may be on college campuses. We hope that this provides you a general viewpoint of what type of resources available at these places. We encourage you to find these places on your college campus, learn about the services they offer (Hint: get on their email listserv), and utilize their resources.
American Indian/Alaska Native Student Support Services (or Multicultural Student Centers)
An area that may provide cultural, academic, and social support for AI/AN students. A great place to meet other Native students and learn about the various support services available for Native or students of color. NOTES: (Jot down staff names and contact information)
A place to seek information and support on paying for college, including scholarship resources, loan options, and grant information. Find out if there are financial counselors who work directly on tribal funding. Sometimes colleges have identified a person or team to work specifically on tribal scholarship/aid. NOTES:
Writing Center/Academic Tutoring
The smartest students utilize academic tutoring. That’s the truth! An array of academic tutoring is available for various subjects (math, writing, chemistry, statistics, etc.). Visit these centers and find a time with a tutor that suits your schedule and learning style (one-on-one or group session). NOTES:
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Financial Aid Office
Career/ Professional Centers
Preparing for your career while a college student sounds like a good idea, right? If so, take advantage of the career/ professional center, a place to sharpen your professional skills (resume building, practicing job interviews, etc.) and secure a professional career.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning Services
Resource on campus that provides support, programs, and events for the LGBTQ community. NOTES:
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Dean of Students Office
A really important resource that often does not get much attention is the Dean of Students Office. They are most often known for taking care of discipline issues, but they do more than that. In a nutshell, if you are concerned about anything that may be impacting your college experiences and you do not know who to talk to, start at the Dean of Students office. They will refer you to additional campus resources. For example, if you have a death in the family and need to work out academic concerns, they should help you.
Counseling and Psychology Services
Students can speak with licensed mental health professionals about anxiety and depression, alcohol and drug concerns, crises and trauma, relationship problems, and more. NOTES:
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