Bob
Jones University is committed to student success and overall well-being and
makes the following resources available to assist students.
Professors
Academic Advisor
Academic Deans
Academic
Resource Center
Career Services
Grade Point Average (GPA) and Quality Points
For
academic assistance, first see the professors for the specified classes in
which you need help. For any class, your
professor is the person best qualified to help you understand the subject. Maintain continued contact with your
professor throughout the semester so that you are kept informed of your
academic status in the course and receive additional help as needed. Faculty office locations and hours are listed
on StudentCentral.
Academic Advisor
Academic
advisors provide assistance both with studies in
general and your academic major. Advisor
office location and hours are listed on StudentCentral.
Academic Deans
Academic
deans are also available for consultation by making an appointment with their
administrative assistant.
Academic Resource Center (Alumni 213)
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The
Academic Resource Center seeks to assist students in achieving academic
excellence by providing a variety of services and resources to support
students’ academic goals.
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Academic
advisors help students
develop their academic plan and strengthen their specific academic skills,
such as time management, study and test-taking skills,
note taking, and goal setting.
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Study
groups provide a forum
for students to work together to reinforce their understanding of specific
course content.
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Tutor
Referral assists students
who are seeking individualized tutoring sessions for specific college
courses.
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The
Writing Center supports students in the development of writing skills by
guiding them through the writing process.
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Academic
Accommodations provides
a personalized support system to students with documented disabilities by
establishing reasonable academic accommodations and
offering individualized academic assistance.
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Transition
Advising guides
students through the decision-making process of selecting or changing
their degree program.
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IT
Support Center assists
students and faculty by providing technical support for personal computing
devices and by offering advice and guidance related to the selection and use
of instructional technology equipment and applications.
Center for Career and
Calling (Alumni 206)
The Center for Career and Calling helps students and alumni prepare to
enter the workforce by offering career related counseling, resume advising,
recruiting events and employment opportunities. Specific services can be found
at home.bju.edu by clicking on Life at BJU.
Grade
Point Average (GPA) and Quality Points
Your
Checksheet on StudentCentral includes your GPA and quality point surplus or
deficiency. Information about GPA and
quality points is under the menu link on StudentCentral.