Do you need help with test taking skills, time management, note-taking, improvement in courses, reading and writing skills or other help? View the following topics on this page or use the links to the right to find University Resources that may be relevant to your personal situation.
Did you know that CDM provides tutoring for most of your CDM courses?
View the CDM Tutoring Schedules here.
Stay on top of your academic progress by ensuring the following activities are completed at least once per quarter:
- Meet with your faculty advisor
- Review your degree report through MyCDM
- Review your grades from all past terms (Determine if there is any courses you need to repeat)
- Review your program requirements and analyze your choice of major
- Make sure your demographic information is up-to-date in Campus Connect
- Participate in at least one CDM sponsored event to network with fellow classmates, faculty and staff (Check out the CDM homepage for upcoming events).
The challenge is not to manage time, but to manage ourselves. – Steven Covey
Feel like you don’t have enough time in the day to get everything done? Try the 
Time Management Planner to determine if you are spreading yourself thin among too many activities.
Tips for Getting Organized:
- Set short and long term goals
- Use a personal organizer - Students frequently overlook or avoid this organization must-have!
- Take time to organize your day everyday
- Write down everything you need to do (like a shopping list for the day)
- Assign time limits for each task
- Break down projects into smaller assignments or tasks
- Use waiting time for small tasks
- Know your peak times… If you are not a morning person do not wait till 8 AM to cram for a test!
90% of successful people set goals - 90% of people who feel they have failed did not set goals.
- You have started on a path of higher education, but have you ever thought about where you want your path to lead?
- Do you know what you want to do with your career/personal interests when you have finished with your degree?
- Now, as you are in learning and thinking modes, it is time to consider some important questions. As you progress through your “career” at DePaul think about:
- What are your life time goals?
- What are your goals for the next three to five years?
- What are your goals for this current academic year?
The goals you have set for yourself for the future may seem far off and unreachable at this time. However, you can actively take steps to reach your goals by breaking them down into smaller goals:
- What can I do in the next day to start working on my current year academic goals?
- What are the next three actions I will take to start on my 3-5 year goals?
- What are the next three actions I will take to start on my life time goals?
Download our guidelines for S.M.A.R.T Goal Setting here
A few words on academic probation:
Academic probation is an indication that you are not progressing adequately towards a degree. In order to complete your degree at DePaul, you must improve your GPA to a 2.0.
When you receive notice that you are on academic probation you must take immediate action to improve your standing.
You are required to meet with a staff advisor by a specific date and time. Make sure to attend this meeting and be prepared to discuss your goals and plans to improve. Think about what you can do differently this term to be successful. Identify specific behaviors that you need to change in order to improve your grades. This may include study habits, changing your priorities, adjusting your work schedule, etc. You will work with a staff advisor to develop a plan for improvement. This plan typically includes taking advantage of available university resources including tutoring, counseling, study skills workshops and advising meetings.
Students sometimes try to deal with their academic struggles on their own and get frustrated when their situations do not improve. Don’t let the fear of asking for help stop you from getting the assistance you need! CDM Advising, your faculty advisor and your instructors want to see you succeed, so be sure to reach out to them when you need help!”