Lewis Science Center, Room # 100

This workshop presents case scenarios to present a wide variety of communication missteps students make in communicating with their teachers so that students can work collaboratively to identify problematic student communication patterns and to offer more effective student-faculty communication strategies.

Student Health Center Room #307

Learn skills to manage anxiety through cognitive restructuring, mindfulness techniques, and self-care. 

Lewis Science Center, Room #100

This workshop will provide tips and strategies to assist students with taking notes. Participants will learn the goal of note taking, notes based on course subjects, and what to do before, during, and after the lecture. Participants will use The Cornell Note-Taking Method during a mock lecture to practice the skills learned. 

Student Health Center, Room # 307

Participants will address how to help those who struggle with suicidal thoughts.

Lewis Science Center, Room # 100

“I didn’t have to study in high school.” Have you ever said that? Students who attend this workshop will learn study skills to improve their academic performance, the difference between active and passive learning, and a pyramid of learning. Students with a better understanding of what the grade they want requires.

Library Tour – Join us so we can show you all the resources the library has to offer students! We might have a reward for you at the end of the tour.

It will take place in Lewis Science Center 100.

RSO (Registered Student Organization) Fair at the Student Center Courtyard

Celebrate First2Go Week and our FirstGen students. Join us each day for a different event.

FirstGen Programs and Events

Some helpful tips for Move-In Day!

• First-Year Students – Saturday, August 19th
• Upperclassmen – Saturday, August 20th
• Greek Village –  August 5th

Start Organized

As you pack and load up to come, organize your belongings to make it easier to find what you need when you arrive.  Consider packing an “Open me first!” box with your essentials including toiletries, change of clothes, and night clothes.

 

Utilize a check list

To be prepared as possible, many stores will provide you with an excellent check list of what to pack.  We also have one listed here at this link!

 

Avoid the Rush

Come during your assigned time and date to move-in for the best possible experience.

Utilize Your Resources

On move-in day, many offices on campus will be open during the day to assist you with your questions and needs.  Also, on move-in day various student groups from around campus come out to help you unload your car!  Don’t miss out on these opportunities for the UCA Community to help you out!

Come Prepared

When you come to check in, you will need some important pieces of information.  You will need your BearCard, emergency contact information, and many of our UCA residential communities will offer opportunities to purchase a T-shirt or sign up to participate in hall activities!!