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As the school year kicks off, it is important for students to be informed about the many different resources available to them on campus.
Counseling and wellness
One service that is offered on campus is the Counseling and Wellness office. This is located at 053 Student Union. There are several different kinds of help available, including one-on-one therapy, group therapy, psychiatric services and health promotion programming.
The cost of counseling is included in tuition fees each semester; however, if a student has chosen to waive the fee, they can still access the services for $20 a session. Sessions can be booked on the Wright State Counseling and Wellness website.
Tutoring
Another resource that is available to students is tutoring through the Academic Success Center. There are many different options depending on what kind of tutoring students are looking for.
Sasha Beard, the tutoring services program coordinator, has provided some details about how to meet with a tutor.
“Tutoring Services [includes] traditional tutoring in one-on-one in-person or virtual appointments. We offer a wide variety of courses from science to modern languages. Appointments are available from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. After 6:00 p.m., the appointments are virtual only,” Beard said.
With traditional tutoring, students can sign up with a tutor either in person or online to go over details from whatever class they need help with.
In addition to this traditional tutoring, there are other groups offered for help. One includes Supplemental Instruction (SI). A leader will attend a specific class and hold meetings outside of class to go over the material in further detail for those who need more instruction.
“These sessions are shared with the students, and they are encouraged to attend,” Beard said.
The Math Center and the Writing Center are also a part of the Academic Success Center. These are open to students who need help in these specific areas.
At the Math Center, students can meet with a tutor and rent out a calculator if needed. The Writing Center can help with drafts of papers, and brainstorming for their writing process.
Legal Services
Legal services are also covered in the Wright State tuition. There are 2 full-time licensed attorneys and other legal professionals to assist students with any legal issues that may come up. Their whole goal is to provide assistance to students who otherwise could not access the help they need.
Some of the legal services they provide include consumer transactions, criminal misdemeanors, document drafting, landlord/tenant disputes, traffic offenses, uncontested domestic matters and other miscellaneous matters.
Library
The Dunbar Library, of course, has books for students to check out. However, in addition to this, they have several other resources for students.
One of these resources is appointments for research. If students need help finding specific sources, they can book an appointment with one of the librarians online and they can help find sources and books for research projects.
Jane Wildermuth, one of the librarians, has shared several different ways to get help from the library.
“The best way is to come to the library for help. If the student is unable to make it in person, they can use our ‘Ask Us’ chat service, or schedule an appointment with a librarian. Additionally, they can schedule directly with a librarian by going to their online calendar then clicking on the button that says schedule an appointment,” Wildermuth said.
Some other resources offered at the library include accessing course reserve books for classes, printing/copying, the educational resource center and other workshops and events.
Places to study
Classes can be demanding, and it is easy to become overwhelmed with work. Getting out of your dorm and having a change of scenery to study can help you focus. There are several great places around campus to do so.
There are small lounges in each academic building that are open for students. In addition to this, there are also lounges located near campus dining areas. This includes ReyRey Cafe, Union Market, the Hangar and more.
There are designated areas for school work and studying, but each student is different. One student, Shelby McCoy, shared where she likes to study.
“If the weather is nice outside, go find a table. I really liked the lights outside of the dorms,” McCoy said.
Take time to explore campus and find out which studying area works best for you.
