Last week, professors used OWU’s Student Success Platform, Starfish, to share proactive alerts about missing or low grades. If you received one of these emails: Don’t Panic, Do Reach Out. These alerts are meant to provide early feedback and encourage…
Learn with the OWU Library There is no shortage of ways the library can help with your academic success journey. Check out the following links to learn more about the services, spaces, and resources available to OWU students. From personalized…
How to Email / Communicate with Professors Check your OWU email at least once a day. Be patient. Don’t expect an immediate response when you send a message. Generally, two days is considered a reasonable amount of time to wait…
Thursday, August 28 is the last day to Add/Drop a full-semester or first-module class. During the first week of each semester, you can try your classes and adjust your schedule. If you are thinking of dropping a class or adding…
Looking for some scheduled fun? Second-module courses meet for the second half of the semester. Topics include activities like Karate, Mindfulness, Theatre Practicum, and more for 0.25 units of credit. Additional fees may apply. Contact the instructor if you’re not…
Withdrawing from a course is an option when you are certain you are no longer in a position to pass. Questions to Consider Before Withdrawing Have you talked with your professor about whether you can catch up in the class?…
Registration for Fall and Summer classes opens in a few weeks! View these student-produced registration strategies. Add classes to your Registration Cart in Self-Service and meet with your advisor before your registration date. Learn how to register in the Fall…
True or False? When reading a chapter in a psychology textbook for the first time, students should underline with markers, using a multi-colored system, all the main concepts and supporting points and details. (FALSE!) Instead of relying on extensive underlining…
Exams and quizzes coming up? Questions about course concepts or homework? Writing assignment due soon? OWU has tutoring for that! Walk-in hours and one-on-one appointments are available. Biological Sciences Chemistry Economics and Business Mathematics and Computer Science Physics and Astronomy…
“Smart” students—take responsibility, value inter-dependence, and understand the importance of self-advocacy. “Smart” students—re/establish priorities and set short- and long-term goals that will help them succeed academically. “Smart” students—begin studying (e.g., do homework, complete reading assignments, etc.) on the first day…