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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 offer you, but not so many that your grades suffer.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 findingthe right one is worth the effort.3. CREATE A PLAN.Using a planner or calendar can help you manage your time,outline specific actions to take towards your goals, and meetyour deadlines.4. INVEST AT LEAST 2-3 HOURS OF STUDYTIME FOR EACH HOUR YOU ARE IN CLASS.7. STUDY ACTIVELY.There are countless active study methods to build into yourroutine. For example, carry flashcards with you or downloada flashcard app, and review them whenever spare timeemerges. Review your notes and readings frequently so thematerial remains fresh. Helpful resources are available atmyusf.usfca.edu/lwsc/studyskills.8. ENHANCE YOUR LEARNING BYAPPROACHING THE MATERIAL FROMDIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES.Rather than just one source, use as many materials as possibleto study. This may include your notes, group discussions withclassmates, readings, or lab work. Studying with a peer tutorcan also be very effective, since USF peer tutors have alreadytaken the class on campus and have been recommended byfaculty members. More info available at myusf.usfca.edu/lwsc/peer-tutoring-information.Go to class prepared, having read assignments and reviewedyour notes.9. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF YOUR INSTRUCTORS’OFFICE HOURS.ACADEMIC ESSENTIALSUse this time to ask questions for clarification or to get a bettersense of the “big picture” context for the class.5. ATTEND EVERY CLASS ANDLISTEN ACTIVELY.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 AREATHAT IS QUIET AND COMFORTABLE.Conserve your mental energy by avoiding distractions that aremore likely to occur when studying in bed or noisy spaces.10. MAKE USE OF ACADEMIC RESOURCESAVAILABLE TO YOU ON CAMPUS.For example: Advising/Coaching: choose a major, map out a plan to graduatein eight semesters and monitor your progress toward graduation The Learning Center: enhance your academic successthrough individual or small-group tutoring programs and/orexplore your academic habits, perspectives, and behaviorsthrough one-on-one Academic Skills Coaching The Writing Center: improve your writing skills and buildconfidence The Speaking Center: practice your public speaking andcommunication skillsUSF 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 filmfestivals 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. Theyare also engaged in the community and they are making adifference. From building a library for street children in Zambia,to bridging the digital divide in Peru, to fighting against modernday slavery right here in the U.S., our students are changing theworld for the 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 affected 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 thefields of education, counseling psychology, leadership, researchor advocacy the USF School of Education has these distinctiveassets to offer: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 staff, 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 effectively link classroom,clinical and field 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:mutual respect, 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 effective care, emerging technologies balanced witha humanistic approach, professional and ethical decisionmaking, increased access to care, especially for vulnerablepopulations, an effective 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 paren

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