Virginia Education Wizard – your guide to Virginia Community and four year college options as well as career paths and financial aid.

Study Hacks -  a great website for ideas on how to be a better student

Useful Phone Numbers

• Campus Receptionist–Glenns 804-758-6700, Warsaw 804-333-6700
• Financial Aid –Glenns 804-758-6735, Warsaw 804-333-6743
• Admissions–Glenns 804-758-6740, Warsaw 804-333-6740
• Library–Glenns 804-758-6710, 804-333-6710

 Useful Terms

• Academic Probation
• Add/Drop
• Coruse Number
• Credit Hour
• Elective
• Prerequisite
• Transcript
• Transfer elective

Resources for Students

• What can be expected of a college student by a faculty member?
  • Arrive on time
  • Be Ccnsistent
  • Be honest and straightforward
  • Be there when needed
  • Teach what’s needed
  • Competent and skilled
  • Make class worth attending
  • Be understandable
  • Always be a good listener
  • Treat everyone with respect
  • Make learning fun/teach in different ways
  • Helpful
  • Excited about the subject and learning
  • Available outside of class as well as in class
• What can be expected of a faculty member by a student?
  • Civility and courtesy
    • Respect above all (Wormeli)
  • Communication
    • Ask questions
    • Be proactive—think ahead
    • Develop study relationships (study buddies)
  • Challenge/Curiosity
    • Have a desire for knowledge
    • Create study time each week/meet expected deadlines
    • Challenge yourself/exceed your expectations
    • Aim for deeper learning: Ask, Answer, Discuss
    • Know the available resources to help you learn the content
    • Know the available resources to help you learn the content

Technology Help

• How to view your class schedule and view grades
• How to contact your advisor or faculty
  • Use the employee directory or the employee websites listing to find your instructor’s contact info

Resources for Parents

• What can be expected of a college student’s parent?
• FERPA guidelines