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CO L L EG E AN DSCH O O LSTE N T RAN S I T I O N T I PSBelow are some tips to help you in your transition to college life. We encourage families to usethese tips when talking with their student about academic success.1. SEEK A BALANCE OF ACADEMICS, WELLNESS,AND ENGAGEMENT.Get involved in some of the many opportunities the universityhas to ofer you, but not so many that your grades sufer.2. BE OPEN TO NEW EDUCATIONALEXPERIENCES.Do not be afraid to take classes in an area you are unfamiliarwith. Most students change their major at least once, and fndingthe right one is worth the efort.7. USE FLASH CARDS.Study methods like fashcards are still popular because they workextremely well. Carry your fashcards with you or download afashcard app, and review them whenever spare time emerges.Review your notes and readings frequently so the materialremains fresh.8. ENHANCE YOUR LEARNING BYAPPROACHING THE MATERIAL FROMDIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES.Using a planner will help you manage your time, set up stepstoward your goals, and keep your deadlines.Use many materials to study, such as your notes, groupdiscussions, readings, and lab work, rather than just one source.Studying with a friend can be very efective, particularly if thefriend knows more about the topic than you do!4. INVEST AT LEAST 2-3 HOURS OF STUDYTIME FOR EACH HOUR YOU ARE IN CLASS.9. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOUR INSTRUCTORS’OFFICE HOURS.Go to class prepared, having read assignments and reviewedyour notes.Use this time to ask questions for clarifcation or to get a bettersense of the “big picture” context for the class.ACADEMIC ESSENTIALS10. MAKE USE OF ACADEMIC RESOURCESAVAILABLE TO YOU ON CAMPUS.3. USE A PLANNER.5. ATTEND EVERY CLASS AND LISTENACTIVELY.Take notes, ask questions, look for broad themes and practicalimplications. Sit close to the front of the class to minimizedistractions and to help you focus. As you learn the coursematerial, imagine possible exam questions and practiceanswering them.6. ESTABLISH A REGULAR STUDY AREA THAT ISQUIET AND COMFORTABLE.Conserve your mental energy by avoiding distractions that aremore likely to occur when studying in bed or noisy spaces.For example: Advising/Coaching: choose a major, map out a plan tograduate in eight semesters and monitor your progress towardgraduation Writing Center: improve your writing skills Learning Center: attend workshops on study skills and testtaking strategies Peer Tutoring: enhance your academic success One-On-One Consultations: explore and enhance your ownacademic habits, perspectives,and behaviorsUSF offers over 115 undergraduate majors and minors, as well as over 60 masters, doctoral, andcredential programs across the five schools and college.COLLEGE OF ARTS ANDSCIENCESLocation: Kalmanovitz HallWebsite: usfca.edu/arts-sciencesEmail: collegeartsandsciences@usfca.eduPhone: 415.422.5939As one of the country’s premier Jesuit Catholic universities,the College of Arts and Sciences pairs a rigorous academiccurriculum with an urban, global perspective. The college’s visionof success involves both the head and the heart, with outstandingfaculty members giving students the skills and compassion tofashion a more just and humane world.In recent years, our teacher-scholars have garneredunprecedented national recognition: winning national awards,receiving major new grants and prestigious Fulbrightscholarships, and premiering in major art venues and flmfestivals around the globe.Our students have published their research alongside ourfaculty, won prizes for their writing, received highly competitivefellowships, and been accepted at top graduate schools. They arealso engaged in the community and they are making a diference.From building a library for street children in Zambia, to bridgingthe digital divide in Peru, to fghting against modern day slaveryright here in the U.S., our students are changing the world forthe better.The College of Arts and Sciences offers wide variety ofeducational options imbued with a mission to provide not onlythe knowledge and skills needed to succeed as persons andprofessionals, but also the values and sensitivity necessary tobe men and women for others.SCHOOL OF EDUCATIONLocation: Education Building, 2350 Turk BlvdWebsite: usfca.edu/educationEmail: schoolofeducation@usfca.eduPhone: 415.422.5467The school’s mission is to act collectively and leverage ourresources in ways that are driven by our Jesuit mission andresponsive to our constituents’ needs. We strive to havemeasurable impact in schools and communities, particularlyfor those most afected by injustice.Founded in 1947, the University of San Francisco School ofEducation has driven new ways of thinking about Educationsince its inception. Today, USF School of Education is an urbandestination that draws inspired scholars and social justiceadvocates to our credential, masters and doctoral programs.If you are thinking of developing or advancing your skills in thefelds of education, counseling psychology, leadership, researchor advocacy the USF School of Education has these distinctiveassets to ofer:11

Quality: Academic rigor and excellence have been USF’strademarks since 1855. Commitment to diversity and social justice: Our classescombine extensive exploration of theoretical knowledge ina diverse classroom setting with purposeful action, includingoutreach activities. Supportive and personalized environment: With small classes,dedicated faculty who are available to students, caring staf, andnumerous USF services, we are committed to student success. Incomparable setting: Our diverse San Francisco Bay Areacommunity, where cultural and artistic events abound, is sureto stimulate your own creativity and desire to learn.SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENTLocation: Malloy HallWebsite: usfca.edu/managementEmail: management@usfca.eduPhone: 415.422.6771Our mission is to challenge you to reimagine business andmanagement to create a more humane and just world. Wedemand academic excellence in the service of humankind.We broaden your understanding of today’s global marketplace.We provide experiential learning opportunities that contributeto a rigorous curriculum and prepare students for today’sdynamic marketplace. Students participate in numerous nationalcompetitions, including the Russ Berrie Institute National SalesCompetition, the Annual National Intercollegiate Business EthicsCompetition, and the Venture Capital Investment Competition .We believe in the education of the whole person, and that’s whyservice learning and community involvement are requirementsfor undergraduate students. From public-service internshipsto volunteer outreach programs, all of our students activelyparticipate in bettering the community.We bring together students from across the globe to learn boththe academic fundamentals of contemporary entrepreneurshipand innovation as well as hard-earned business experience andinsights from entrepreneurs and business professionals. Ouralumni represent 117 industries in 50 states, 9 US territories,and 97 countries around the world.SCHOOL OF NURSING ANDHEALTH PROFESSIONSLocation: Cowell HallWebsite: usfca.edu/nursingEmail: nursing@usfca.eduPhone: 415.422.6681The mission of the School of Nursing & Health Professions(SONHP) is to advance nursing and health professions educationwithin the context of the Jesuit tradition. The school usesdynamic and innovative approaches in undergraduate andgraduate education to prepare professionals for current andfuture practice domains. The goal is to efectively link classroom,clinical and feld experiences with expectations for competence,compassion, and justice in health care, protection and promotionwithin the context of the highest academic standards.Congruent with the core values of the university, the valuesof the School of Nursing and Health Professions are to: Create and maintain an environment that promotes excellencein the health professions’ academic endeavor based on: mutualrespect, transparency, collaboration, professionalism, creativity,diversity, cultural sensitivity and spirituality. Demonstrate the personal values of: integrity, academicexcellence, respect for self and others, compassion andcaring, personal growth, responsibility, and accountability,professionalism, a passion for justice, and personal healthand well-being. Positively influence nursing practice and health careenvironments by promoting: health and wellness, holistic,patient-centered care, patient advocacy, a spirit of inquiry andevidence-based practice, safety and quality improvement,cost efective care, emerging technologies balanced witha humanistic approach, professional and ethical decisionmaking, increased access to care, especially for vulnerablepopulations, an efective public health infrastructure, and,lifelong learning.AC A D E M IC &F IN A NC IA L SU P P ORTPARENTAL NOTIFICATION POLICYThe University of San Francisco understands that parents and guardians play a central role in thecontinuing development and education of their college students and hopes to work in partnershipwith them in this essential enterprise. We also recognize the rights that students have in termsof their privacy. In accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (see summary ofthe act in the Fogcutter Student Handbook), the university has established the following guidelinesfor parents or legal guardians when there is concern for the health and welfare of the student,including situations involving medical transportation and treatment, and serious or repeatedviolations of alcohol and/or drug policies.I. The vice provost of student life or designee has the authority todetermine when and by what means to notify parents or legalguardians without a student’s consent when a student under 21is found to have violated any law or university policy related tothe possession, use, sale, or distribution of alcohol or illicit drugs.II. Nothing in these guidelines shall prevent university ofcialsfrom notifying parents or legal guardians of students underthe age of 21 of health or safety emergencies, includingsituations requiring medical transport and treatment,regardless of the disciplinary status of the student. Whenthe University intends to contact a student’s parents, it willfrst attempt to notify the student of its intent.a. The violation involved harm or threat of harm to the student,other persons, or campus property.b. The violation involved an arrest in which the student wastaken into custody by the police.c. The violation resulted in or is likely to result in the studentbeing suspended or expelled from university-operatedho

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