Academic Adjustment from High School to College A student’s transition from high school to college is a major milestone for both you and your student. While first-year students will share many experiences and challenges in their first year of college, it is important to remember that each student’s transition is unique. One of the most significant adjustments in a student’s first year is the academic transition from high school to college-level courses. Students may feel new pressure to perform academically or realize there are differences in the assignments, instruction, and rigor of the course. Often a student receives a poor grade on an assignment or test and immediately begins to question if they are cut out for the course, the major, or even college. This is a great time to offer your support and remind them they have already proven they are smart enough to be in college by being admitted and that they are not in this alone. The academic transition takes time to adjust to new expectations and learn effective methods of studying and managing time. It is also important that they take advantage of the many academic support resources offered at FGCU.
student address specific academic issues. Together with an academic success coordinator, students examine habits of working, current academic difficulties, develop individual academic goals, and enhance knowledge of campus resources. Academic success coordinators are available to coach students through obstacles that arise at any point in the academic career and to help students create positive, effective habits.
Tutoring at FGCU
The CAA offers free appointmentbased tutoring in a small group setting in more than 25 courses. We recommend that students seek tutoring early in the semester. The tutor can give attention to the student’s needs, while at the same time the student will benefit from the questions and experience of the other group members. Groups for tutoring sessions may consist of up to three members. While tutoring never replaces course work or class lectures, it does enhance material presented in the classroom.
Supplemental Instruction (SI)
The Center for Academic Achievement (CAA) is a department entirely dedicated to your student’s academic success. The CAA provides free resources to students, everything from writing consultation to academic coaching.
Supplemental Instruction is an academic support service offered by the CAA and an opportunity for students to enhance their learning in specific courses. Each SI leader attends one professor’s course and conducts weekly study sessions. All students in the course can participate in these study groups to discuss content for the week’s lecture. Led by the SI leaders, students work collaboratively in groups and brainstorm to solve problems and to increase understanding of course material.
Academic Coaching
Writing Consultation
CENTER FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Free personal consultation with one of our academic success coordinators designed to help your
Students can also utilize the CAA for writing consultations where they have the opportunity to meet one
