The staff and faculty of Hodges University are committed to your success. Please don’t hesitate to contact your Advisor if you need help. Listed below are thirteen tips that will aid in your success: 1. Review and adhere to the University Catalog, Student Handbook, and Terms and Conditions for enrolling in a course. 2. Complete the university’s online orientation. 3. Familiarize yourself with the Hodges University website. 4. Meet regularly with your Advisor. Regular communication with your Advisor can often reduce stress and help you prioritize tasks in order to be successful. 5. Check your Hodges email daily, and only use your hodges.edu email for university communication (no personal emails). 6. Your Advisor can help you connect with our Financial Aid and Student Accounts Departments to help you understand your financial aid obligations, learn money management skills, and explore scholarship opportunities. 7. Connect with library services and build relationship with librarians to aid in your academic success and learn how to use the library database. 8. Familiarize yourself with your student portal, MyHUgo, and your online learning platform before your first day of classes. 9. Come prepared to class, ask questions and participate. 10. Communicate regularly with your professors and let them know when you experience difficulty. 11. Engage with your classmates and form study groups for academic success. 12. Use the academic calendar to plan for important dates including deadlines, activities, and university events. Start TIPS FOR SUCCESS
thinking about what you would like to do with your degree. Field experiences, internships, mock interviews, networking and job search assistance, resume building, and career events are just a few ways you can ready yourself for a competitive job market. Hodges University designs its programs to fit the needs of employers, and we offer a variety of career services through our Office of the Registrar. Deciding on a targeted career is a process which involves discussion with several professionals and career specialists, as well as volunteer experiences and current employment. Students may talk with their professors about their career goals or stop by the Office of the Registrar which offers career counseling, career assessment, help with resume and cover letter development, mock interviews, and networking and job search assistance.
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