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First-Generation College Student Guide

REGISTER! The Scoop Webinar!

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“The Scoop: How to Navigate Resources Like a Pro”

This presentation will introduce students to four of our Library and Learning Services Gateway Resources.

Topics include Guides, Online Library, the FAQ Database, and Brainfuse (Tutors, Peer Educators, & Writing Lab). 

New students can take a tour of the Library and Learning Services Resources with a Rasmussen University Peer Tutor. 

Bonus! Tutors will share personal tips on what makes them academically successful. Join us for a fun and informative time! 

WHEN:  Tuesday, January 10, 2023

TIME: 11:00 AM Central Time 

Register: Library and Learning Services Webinar Guide: Webinar Calendar

Rasmussen University - First Gen News!

Rasmussen University Articles for First-Generation Students! 

 

Here you will find articles published by the University periodically on all aspects of the first-generation college student. The topics include successful student experiences to helpful tips, and much more! 

Additionally, there are articles on a variety of topics to support your academic journey from "start to finish and beyond!"

Welcome!

The First to Start,  First-to-Finish!     

Congratulations on taking this first step!

We at Rasmussen University are excited to be able to share this journey with you!  We have created a guide to support you on day one!

Your dedication, desire, and passion for improving yourself and those around you will not only allow you to benefit from more opportunities but be a role model to others throughout your journey.

This guide provides you with the connections you need to ensure your success, including some vital information about financial aid that can help you understand what is needed to get started.

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The Top 5 List You Really Need!

Making Connections Early is the Key to Your Success! 

Top 5 Connections for Success!

1) Connect with a Peer Educator!

  • When you meet with a Peer Educator, you are setting yourself up for success & boosting skills that will help you in ALL of your classes.
  • How do I meet with a Peer Educator?
    • We offer Peer Educator appointments for students.  
      • Click HERE for instructions.  

2)  Connect with a Tutor on Tutor Match!

  • Tutors can support you when you have specific questions about assignments.
  • Tutors can provide perspectives about what will be helpful for the course.
    • Click HERE for instructions.

3) Connect with the Librarians!

  • Feeling like you don't know where to begin? That's OK there is a lot to remember!  Chat with a Librarian in real-time and let them know you are a new first-gen student! They can help with more than just the library resources.
    • Librarians can help with research for course discussions, projects, assignments, and more! 
      • Meet with a librarian to learn how to research like a pro in your subject areas!
      • The More -  Library and Learning Services (LLS) team maintains an FAQ site with questions asked by students!

4) Connect to Course Navigation Resources! 

  • Ok, you are ready to get down to business and make it happen. You completed orientation and there was so much helpful information, but now you need to find it again, right? So...
    • Where do I go? Your classes can be on campus or online. If they are online you will be using the Blackboard Ultra course website.
      • Now you click on a course and you are in! 
        • First, locate and read the Syllabus.  Second, check out the helpful videos in this FAQ to navigate your courses. 

5) Connect to Your School Guide! (and bookmark it)

  • The School Guides provide guidance on subject-specific research (for assignments & discussions) and the library resources/database collections.  

 

~Carpe Diem ~