Happy Spring Semester!

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Welcome back, ’27!

I hope you had some time during the break to reflect on the fall term and get ready for this semester.

Here are a few dates to keep in mind; please make sure to look at the academic calendar for a more comprehensive list:

February 21: For classes that are student option, this is the last day to select your grading mode.

March 9-March 24: Spring Break!

May 1: Last day to withdraw from full semester and 4th quarter courses

  1. Drop/Add runs until February 7. Make sure that you’re being communicative with your instructors as well as both persistent and flexible in approaching drop/add generally.
  2. Now that you have survived a semester, this is a good time to reflect on what went well in the fall term, as it can be a huge transition intellectually, socially, and emotionally. Give yourself a moment to be proud of yourself! 
  3. There is simply nothing more important than learning to self-advocate and becoming comfortable asking for help. 

If do you feel like there are things that you could improve upon in terms of time management and study skills, please be in touch with our wonderful Academic Peer Advisors:

Academic Peer Advisors for the class of 2027

Our APAs can be of help with time management,  test-taking, note-taking, reading strategies, creating a study guide and other study skills.

 Our Academic Peer Advisors (APAs) for the class of 2027 are:

Sarah Bernstein

2024: Government, Economics, CEAS

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Zuha Anjum

2025: Psychology, Chemistry, South Asian Studies

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Adam Cyzner

2025: Film, Psychology

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Greta Alexandra-Parker  

2025: Religion, Anthropology (Indigenous Studies)

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All of the APA bios are available here.

Make sure you’re using your resources, which include your instructors, who have regular office hours.  Please make sure that you’re also communicating with and reaching out to your other resources as necessary, which include: teaching assistants, writing tutors (sign up here), peer tutors (sign up here), Math Workshop,  the library/Personal research session, STEM Zone and ECON Zone.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to check out my calendar below so that we can connect.


Take care and stay warm,

DW