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Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder keeps a website called the University Catalog. This site is the "source of truth" on all colleges, degrees, majors, minors, courses, etc. It is date-specific; policies, requirements and offerings can and do change. There is an 

Bloom’s Taxonomy represents the various categories of thinking you may engage in when you are a college student. There are many questions that you can ask yourself to check your learning and make sure you are understanding content in a deep way.

How can you improve your ability to clearly and effectively communicate your needs? Brendan Griffiths, academic coach in the College of Arts and Sciences, walks you through the TIME model, which offers a structured way to advocate for yourself.

In spring 2020, we surveyed students in the College of Arts and Sciences and asked them to offer advice to other students. Some common themes emerged, so we compiled them here for you as direct quotes from your peers. Read on for the רCs of

The University of Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder surveyed students who have a 3.7 or above GPA and asked them what the most helpful resource was for their success. Audrey Blankenheim, academic coach in the College of Arts and Sciences, discusses their #1 answer:

Audrey Blankenheim, academic coach in the College of Arts and Sciences at Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder, gives three essential tips for test preparation: active studying, the level of critical thinking, and time.

Making the transition from high school to college requires an adjustment to greater academic expectations. Students often need to adjust the amount of time they study and have a deep understanding of academic strategies while monitoring their own progress and learning process. To develop learning and critical thinking skills, students should attend office hours and utilize resources to support learning in their classes.

In this 3-part series, Eryn Elder, assistant director of academic coaching, discusses strategies A&S students express were most important to their academic success at Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder. For more information, contact us at asacademiccoaching@colorado.edu.

Academic Skills, Social Support, and Resource Utilization helps you navigate the university and your pathways to your academic goals. Using all three can help you attain academic success.

Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder students say that faculty office hours are the most helpful resource for academic success. Utilizing office hours is clearly important, but how do you know if you’re taking advantage of office hours enough or if you’re getting the most out of your meetings with professors and TAs?