JumpStart-Aiming for A

Start the term off with some refreshers, resources and tools to get you heading in the right direction. Get the inside scoop on what’s expected of you!

August 19-August 21

Topics covered:

Keeping your cool when it comes to all aspects of academic communication like testing, writing and presenting
Dive into SMU’s digital learning spaces and tools
Sneak peek into a university lecture
Meet SMU professors and support services

Benefits:

Get a head start on preparing for classes and academic success
Receive a co-curricular credit—a steppingstone for future opportunities
Meet other students and start making friends

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Daily Schedule:

Day One - August 19 


  
    Time
    Session Name
    Duration
  
     Location
  

      9:30am
     WELCOME 
    20 min
       CLARI (AT 340) 

      10:00am
     Being a University Student 101: University Expectations and Class Principles 
    50 min
         CLARI (AT 340) 

            11:00am
     Digital Support: Using Brightspace and Email 
    50 min
         CLARI (AT 340) 

      12:00pm
     Lunch Break
    
     
  

     12:40pm
     Academic Integrity and Aritificial Intelligence   
    60 min
       CLARI (AT 340)

          1:45pm
     Faculty Specific Meet Ups 
    40 min
         CLARI (AT 340) 

            2:30pm
     Campus Cruise (Optional) 
    45 min
         CLARI (AT 340) 

          

 
  

Day Two - August 20 

    Time
    Session Name
    Duration
  
     Location
  
      10:00am
     Mock Lecture 
    50 min
       CLARI (AT 340) 

      11:00am
     Finding Credible Sources and Reading to Write 
    75 min
         CLARI (AT 340) 

           12:15pm
     Lunch Break
    
1:00pm
     Pre-Writing and First Drafts  
    50 min
         CLARI (AT 340) 

      12:00pm
     Break
    
     2:10pm
     Writing Issues and Final Drafts  
    75 min
       CLARI (AT 340)

Day Three - August 21 

    Time
    Session Name
    Duration
  
     Location
  
      10:00am
     Time Management  
    50 min
       CLARI (AT 340) 

      11:00am
     What Do Professors Want?: Understanding Assignment Guidelines and Feedback 
    50 min
         CLARI (AT 340) 

           12:00pm
     Lunch Break
    
1:00pm
     Acing Your Tests and Exams  
    50 min
         CLARI (AT 340) 

      1:50pm
     Break
    
     2:00pm
     Academic Support Stations   
    75 min
       CLARI (AT 340)