Student Success Resources

This page lists resources to help students get the most of their time as a college student: whether getting information on how to be a better student (improving note-taking, test-taking, writing skills); or students looking to take advantage of some of the unique college experiences, such as an alternative break trip or undergraduate research. 

Within Loyola

CAS: College of Arts and Sciences	Information about major and minor degree requirements for the degrees through this college at Loyola
Career Development Center	Starting your first day as a Loyola student, helps students and alumni find internships and jobs, determine what career path interests you, career fairs, and resume assistance, among other services.  Lots of resources to explore, including job guides and sample resumes.
Tutoring Center	The Tutoring Center offers group tutoring, supplemental instruction, academic skills workshops, and teaches Univ 112-Strategies for Learning, a one-credit course where students assess their academic skills and become strong, effective learners in college.  The center provides a space where learning dialogue can take place and where minds work together, across divides, to achieve academic success and sustain academic integrity.
Schedule Builder	A one-page PDF chart that students can use to plan their weekly schedule, with blocks of time matching with when Loyola University Chicago offers classes, such as Monday from 9:20am-10:10am.  Students using this should be sure to factor in time for a commute for classes at Water Tower Campus.
Student Accessibility Center	Serves students with disabilities by creating an accessible learning environment and educating the campus community.
Wellness Center	Information and assistance on all topics related to mental or physical health from sexual assault support to managing allergies.  Can be especially helpful for managing anxiety and stress as related to being a student.
Writing Center	An on-campus resource where students can meet with peer tutors for assistance in brainstorming, organizing, and drafting academic assignments

 

Beyond Loyola

Hints on How to Succeed	A condensed two-page guide with basic information on how to manage your time, studying in general, preparing for exams, presenting college level homework and writing assignments.  A great resource for incoming students!
Learning Styles Survey	Online survey to gain awareness about how you best learn, so that you can utilize that approach in your studying
Did I Plagiarize?	A flowchart that guides students through a series of yes/no questions to find out if they may have inappropriately used another individual's work as their own, which is plagiarism.  Addresses proper citations in writing, the importance of using original ideas in writing, not using your own work for two different courses without citing yourself.
Can I Use That Picture	A flowchart that guides students through a series of yes/no questions to find out if they are within the guidelines for copy right, fair use, and public domain to have permission to use a picture.
What can I do with this major?	Information for students who are considering various majors.  Especially useful with academic advising for first- and second-year students who are exploring their interests and preparing to declare their major.
WrightsLaw	informational resources for students with disabilities about transitioning to college, succeeding in college, and planning for after college

 

Mobile Apps

(Phone or Tablet)

EasyBib	Helps you create bibliographies and works cited that are accurate to the format your professor requires (e.g. Chicago style, Turabian, MLA, APA).
Oxford Dictionary	Use this to look up the definitions of unfamiliar words from textbooks, other reading assignments, or lectures.
Pomodoro Time (iOS)/Simple Pomodoro (Android)	This is a time management app based off the Pomodoro technique—25 min work followed by a 5 min break to keep your mind engaged and focused for successful, efficient task completion.