GS 100 Topics

Phase 1 – Adjustment to College

Learning about DSU Essentials
- Campus buildings
- Tablet PC policy
- Desire2Learn
- WebMail
- Student Services
- Student Development
- AOD (Alcohol and Other Drugs)
- Financial Aid & Scholarships
- Tutoring Services
- Online tutoring
- Early Alert system
Becoming Involved in Campus Life
- Clubs and organizations
- Intramural sports
- Student leadership

Phase 2 – Academic Information

Understanding the Role of Advising
- Student Advising Handbook
- Advising Procedures
- Impact of dropping or withdrawing from a course
- Academic holds
Understanding DSU's Curriculum
- DSU's Undergraduate Catalog
- Pre-General Education courses
- General Education & Institutional Requirements
- Major Area of Study
- Assessment and Testing
- Calculating GPA
Learning to Use WebAdvisor
Increasing Potential in the Classroom
- Attendance and participation
- Time management
- Note taking and other study skills
- Course syllabi & class attendance
- Faculty office hours
Making a Good Impression
- Campus Courtesy