First-Year Students
- College 101 Series: SLCEEvents include:
Laundry 101
A Taste of Sodexo Dining
Healthy Beginnings
Campus Engagement Convos
Career Readiness
RHAs Movie on the Lawn
Helpful Articles
- The Learning Scientists We aim to : Motivate students to study Increase the use of effective study and teaching strategies that are backed by research Decrease negative views of testing
- The Eisenhower Matrix: How to prioritize your to-do list "The Eisenhower Matrix is a task management tool that helps you organize and prioritize tasks by urgency and importance. Using the tool, you’ll divide your tasks into four boxes based on the tasks you’ll do first, the tasks you’ll schedule for later, the tasks you’ll delegate, and the tasks you’ll delete. In this piece, we’ll explain how to set up an Eisenhower Matrix and provide tips for task prioritization."
- Fixed vs.Growth: The Two Basic Mindsets That Shape Our Lives "One of the most basic beliefs we carry about ourselves, Dweck found in her research, has to do with how we view and inhabit what we consider to be our personality. "
Helpful Books!
Welcome Pioneers!
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University Resources: Campus Map
- Utica University LibraryWe provide information resources, services, and integrated spaces for students.
- TutoringWe are mainly located in the Library! Our mission is to empower Utica University students to become independent, successful learners by providing academic skill-building, resources, and learning opportunities through quality tutoring.
- Financial Aid ServicesWe are located at 117 Hubbard Hall. We provide help with all Financial Aid questions and Concerns.
- Health CenterWe are located on the second floor of Strebel Center. We strive to meet students' needs during illness and injury and promote optimum health and wellness.
- Counseling ServicesWe are located on the second floor of Strebel Center. We're here to be the educators and supporters of students to help improve and sustain overall well-being for body, mind, and soul.
- Success CoachingWe are located at 117 Hubbard Hall. Our Success Coaches are dedicated to giving you the support you need to succeed financially, academically, and personally.
- Career ReadinessWe are located at 115 Hubbard Hall. The mission of the Jeremy C. Thurston ’00 Center for Career Readiness is to provide services and resources that enhance and support students’ career development and graduate school readiness, preparing them for successful post-graduation careers.
- BookstoreWe are located in the Strebel Student Center(Room 101) The Utica University Campus Store is a one-stop-shop for all of your academic needs and more.
- IITS / Campus HelpdeskWe are located in the Library Basement L120. IITS is responsible for the operations of all computer labs and faculty staff computers on our Utica campus.
Career/GradSchool Resources
- Job & Career Guide for LGBTQ+ Candidates "This guide is a comprehensive resource tailored to empower LGBTQ+ job seekers on their professional journey." - Resume Builder
Studying Resources
Podcasts
- The Inforium Thomas Frank and Martin Boehme discuss productivity, personal finance, their weird llama obsession, and other interesting things.
- Tiny Leaps, Big Changes "Tiny Leaps, Big Changes is a personal development podcast focused on exploring the day-to-day behaviors we all engage in that determine the results we gain in our lives. Hosted by Gregg Clunis, the show shares simple strategies you can implement into your life to start moving the needle towards your biggest goals."
- Stuff You Should Know "If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered."
- Listen Money Matters "Honest and uncensored - this is not your father’s boring finance show. This show brings much needed ACTIONABLE advice to a people who hate being lectured about personal finance from the out-of-touch one percent. Andrew and Matt are relatable, funny, and brash. Their down-to-earth discussions about money are entertaining whether you’re a financial whiz or just starting out. "
- You're Wrong About "Sarah is a journalist obsessed with the past. Every week she reconsiders a person or event that's been miscast in the public imagination."
- How To Do Everything "If you need to know how to find a date, or how to find water in the desert, we're here for you. No question is too big or too small."
Study and Flashcard Sites
- ThinkingStorm Online Tutoring
ThinkingStorm is an easy-to-use online tutoring service available to Utica University students. ThinkingStorm can help with a variety of subjects, many of which are available 24/7/365.
- Khan Academy
Offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empowers learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom.
- Purple Math"The free lessons on this math website emphasize the practicalities rather than the technicalities, demonstrating dependably helpful techniques, warning of likely "trick" test questions, and pointing out common student mistakes."
- Brainscape
Brainscape's online flashcards optimize your studying, by repeating harder concepts in the perfect interval for maximum memory retention.
- Quizlet
Quizlet makes simple learning tools that let you study anything.