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Learn About the ASC

In this guide, students, faculty members, and staff can learn more about the ASC's tiers of service, policies, and staff.

Study Sessions and Workshops

No appointment is needed. Come and stay as long as you would like!

*All session times are listed in Pacific Time (PT).


Attention: These sessions do not meet the coaching session attendance requirements some faculty require for their courses. Since they are not scheduled, and we do not collect attendance information, we cannot report attendance to your instructor.

Academic Assistance (Strong Start Study Sessions)

Academic Assistance Open House

Sunday 2:00 pm PT

Join us for the Academic Assistance Open House. During this hour, a National University Librarian, an Academic Coach, and an Alumni Navigator will guide you through the resources and tools you need for success at NU. If you have questions or study needs, you can use this hour to ask the experts here at National University. Drop in any time from 2:00-3:00 pm PT. 

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*Attendance will not be recorded or shared with faculty. If your instructor requires you to attend a coaching session, then please use the scheduler to reserve your appointment. 

ASC Open Study Session

Academic Success Center Open Study Session

Thursday 5:00-7:00 pm PT and Sunday 3:00-5:00 pm PT

* Attention the 4th Thursday of each month, this session will begin at 6:00 pm PT. 

Wanting to meet with an Academic Coach? Need help with scholarly writing, APA Style, or statistics? Struggling with formatting in Word? Join our open study session for support, guidance, and accountability to help you build your way to academic success!  

This Zoom session is open to all students. You can work on your assignments with an accountability buddy or two and get support from an Academic Coach. Breakout rooms will be available for peer study groups and those wanting a quiet space to work.

Join Academic Coach @Rachel Bruhn ‍ anytime within the 2-hour block!

Zoom Link: https://nu.zoom.us/j/94706307978

 

*Attendance will not be recorded or shared with faculty. If your instructor requires you attend a coaching session then please use the scheduler to reserve your appointment. 

Economics/Finance

ASC Orientation & School of Business Study Session

Monday 4:00-6:00 pm PT

Come and go as needed between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time on Mondays

Join us from 4:00-5:00 to learn more about the Academic Success Center’s services and resources from Academic Coach Dr. Justin Geiger. From 5:00-6:00, students enrolled in the School of Business can feel comfortable studying and asking questions as they arise.

Use this time to hold yourself accountable for planning your week and getting started on the right foot. Join Dr. Geiger for general accountability and support with all of your economics and finance related inquiries.

*Attendance will not be recorded or shared with faculty. If your instructor requires you to attend a coaching session, then please use the scheduler to reserve your appointment.  

Writing

Dr. B’s ‘Fix-It’ Shop 

Friday 5:00-7:00 pm PT

Is your writing in need of a tune-up? Let Dr. Brian Aunkst take care of you! Join this Study Session to review your writing and formatting with a writing coach. You will work out some kinks in your writing and leave feeling more confident in your work. 

Dr. Aunkst will be available to answer general scholarly writing and APA Style-related questions during this 2-hour study session. Come and go as needed between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Pacific Time on Fridays. 

 

*Attendance will not be recorded or shared with faculty. If your instructor requires you attend a coaching session then please use the scheduler to reserve your appointment. 

 

ESOL/ELL Workshop

ESOL/ELL Workshop

Tuesday 7:00-8:00 pm PT

Are you an ESOL or ELL student seeking language support? Academic Coach Henry S. is here to help! Join this workshop to engage with other learners and build confidence in communicating effectively. During this workshop, you will apply language skills in real-life scenarios. 

Seating for this workshop is limited. Please register for this dynamic session using the ESOL/ELL Workshop link on the Study Sessions & Power Hours calendar located on the ASC website homepage.

*Attendance will not be recorded or shared with faculty. If your instructor requires you to attend a coaching session, then please use the scheduler to reserve your appointment.

Math & Algebra Study Session

Math and Algebra Open Study Session

Wednesday 4:00-6:00 pm PT

Do you have questions about math topics like algebra, geometry, trigonometry, etc.? Would you like to meet with an Academic Coach? This open study session is for you! Join Justin Geiger for general accountability and support with your math questions during this 2-hour study session. 

Come and go as needed between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time on Wednesdays

*Attendance will not be recorded or shared with faculty. If your instructor requires you to attend a coaching session, then please use the scheduler to reserve your appointment.  

Qualitative Analysis & NVivo Workshop

Qualitative Analysis & Nvivo Workshop

Saturday 12:00-2:00 pm PT

First and Third Wednesday of each Term (See ASC Study Sessions calender for dates)

The Qualitative Analysis and Nvivo workshop will help students better understand the phases of qualitative analysis and how to approach your analysis with purpose and organization. The session will promote competency in how to organize and prepare data for analysis. Additionally, the session will ensure a firm understanding of how important coding is as a foundation to the analysis process. Students will also be able to ask questions related to Nvivo, and will see examples of the coding and organization in Nvivo live in the session. The session will encourage discussion and engagement with other learners through a live guided practice activity. It is recommended you attend with an open mind and be ready to share with the group during this dynamic session!    

*Attendance will not be recorded or shared with faculty. If your instructor requires you attend a coaching session then please use the scheduler to reserve your appointment.