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Academic Standing
Academic standing at Western Illinois University depends on several factors. Most important is your Grade Point Average (GPA). Refer to the Undergraduate catalog for more information about different types of penalties for grade point average deficiencies as well as other policies. Use these tutoring resources to keep your GPA up and remain in good standing. Many majors also require a specific GPA so it is important to keep that in mind as well.
Student Workshops for Excellence in Learning and Life (SWELL)
These brief, helpful online workshops are specifically geared towards assisting students in becoming successful in their academic pursuits at Western Illinois University. There are four workshops available.
Enhance Your Study Skills
There are many resources provided by the University to help students with study skills. The University Counseling Center (UCC) provides programs each semester that focus on different strategies to help students prepare (pdf) for their classes. Topics such as time management, test taking, note taking, and more are covered. Contact their office at 309/298-2453. The University of Chicago has a great resource center with a virtual pamphlet collection on study skills. Additional resources can be found at How to Study website.
Get Some Tutoring
Most tutoring on campus is in group format. There are some departments who offer individualized services.
Free Tutoring, offered through the Office of Academic Services is via group setting.
Please note that tutoring is FREE! If a course is not listed check with Academic Services, (309) 298-1871. Contact departments about specific classes.
Many Graduate Assistants in Academic Services tutor students in their discipline. Check it out and get help.
A new service being offered is Drop-In Tutoring in the Malpass Library.
- Subject Listing for Walk-in Tutoring is offered as well as days and times. Please call for more details.
Campus Academic Assistance Centers
How Do You Learn Best? (Hint: The VARK Questionnaire Can Help!)
VARK is a questionnaire that provides users with a profile of their learning preferences. These preferences are about the ways that users want to take in and give out information. Visit the VARK website to find out more about how you learn best.
University Writing Center
The University Writing Center is a location where students can go to work on writing projects. Tutors are available to help you proofread and edit your papers as well as work with you on every stage in the writing process, from finding a topic, through invention, research, and drafting, to revising and editing.
Math Resources
Math Help Center
For updated information about the Math Help Center website.
Math Placement
The Mathematics Department will do an initial placement into math courses using a student's math ACT score and the math courses completed in high school as guidelines. The department may recommend that a student take the math placement test (COMPASS) to improve the placement level. An explanation of math competency and placement at Western Illinois University can be found here (link to html and pdf version). Students can also look into General Education Math courses on STARS.
Frequently asked questions about compass testing as well as a practice exam. Math.com provides tips on working with different math subjects.
