Academic Questions

 

How do I choose a major?

If you are undecided, there are two ways to choose a major. First, select courses, whenever possible, that allow you to explore different areas that hold some interest for you. This will allow you to assess your interest in a field at the college level. If you are not sure about your interests, make sure you select courses from a variety of areas and you may discover an new interest. Second, visit Career Services. They can help you explore your interests using career and interest exploration software, as well as provide an opportunity to talk to a career counselor.

How do I change to a different major?

Changing a major at the University of Hartford is typically very easy, with some exceptions. Every college has an academic service office that can give you a change of major form that requires several signatures. As long as you are in good academic standing, moving among majors and colleges only requires completing the change of major form. Two colleges require more: The Hartt School requires an audition and the Hartford Art School requires the submission of a portfolio. Visit the academic service office of either of those colleges to find out what is required for an audition or portfolio.

How do I check my  final grades?

Final grades are placed in our University Banner System usually within 48 hours after each exam.
Steps to Check: Go to www.hartford.edu > click on current students > self-service center > student sign on > enter ID# > enter PIN# > student main menu > student academics > view final grades.

I am having trouble connecting with my advisor. What should I do?

If you have made an effort via e-mail and in person to connect with your assigned advisor, then come see us in the SSC and we will help you.

Is there assistance for students who need help with study skills and writing papers?

The Center for Reading and Writing offers free individualized assistance to anyone in the University community who wants to develop efficient strategies for reading, writing, and studying. Professional and peer consultants help with writing issues such as generating ideas for papers, writing research papers, and organizing and editing drafts. They also teach flexible and effective strategies for managing time, taking notes, reading, and preparing for exams. Specialists are available to work with international students.
Location: Auerbach 209
email: pmorelli@hartford.edu
Link: Center for Reading and Writing

Where do I go for academic support if I have a learning disability?

Learning Plus provides academic support to students with specific learning disabilities and/or attention deficit disorder. The support consists of one 45-minute appointment a week with an adult Learning Plus specialist presenting applicable learning strategies. It is not a comprehensive program and there is no separate application process or fee.
Location: Auerbach 209
Phone: 860.768.4312
FAX: 860.768.4183
email: golden@hartford.edu
Link: Learning Plus

How can I get tutoring help?

There are a number of services available to assist you. They include:

	The Student Success Center TutorZone - a peer tutoring program designed to help students receive one-on-one assistance from an upperclassman student who received an "A" in the course. Location: SSC Phone: 860.768.7003 email: ssc@hartford.edu
	The Math and Physics Tutoring Lab - staffed by full-time faculty and upper-class majors in the departments and offers tutoring on nearly all freshman and sophomore level courses taught by the departments. Location: Dana Hall 208 Phone: 860.768.4306 email: cirullo@hartford.edu Vampire Tutoring for Math - Late night math tutors! No appointment necessary. Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 p.m. - midnight in Hawk Hall Room 106. For math courses: 110, 114, 140, 144, 145, 221W. Vampire Tutoring for Biology and Chemistry - No appointment necessary.  Offered Tuesday nights from 10 pm - midnight in Hawk Hall 106. Tutoring for Biology 110, 111, 122, 123 and Chemistry 110 and 111.
	Hillyer Academic Strategies Center - offers Hillyer students one-on-one assistance with academic strategies applicable to their Hillyer studies. Assistance in strategies includes time management; note taking; text reading and annotating; test taking; preparation, completion of answers, and analysis of errors; and writing essay exams and completing research assignments. The center is staffed by full-time professionals and peer tutors. Location: Hillyer 140 Phone: 860.768.5011 email: bwolfe@hartford.edu
	Chemistry Tutors - Students in Chemistry courses: CH 110, 111, 114, 136, 230-231 may use tutors in BC 254 (ISET) during scheduled hours. No appointment is necessary. Location: BC 254 (ISET) Phone: 860.768.4537 FAX: 860.768.5002 email: workman@hartford.edu Link: Chemistry Tutors
	Computer Science Tutoring Lab - staffed by full-time faculty and upper-class majors in the department and offers tutoring on nearly all freshman and sophomore level courses taught by the department. Location: Dana Hall 230 Phone: 860.768.4306 email: cirullo@hartford.edu Schedule: posted on classroom door
	Student-Athletes Support Services - The Athletics Counseling Office provides support services to ensure each student-athlete's personal and academic success. Participation in athletics is important, but it represents only one aspect of the individual's college experience. Academic achievement is of prime concern. Since student-athletes are required to commit a large percentage of their time to athletics, the University realizes the need for a support program to assist student-athletes in achieving their individual, academic, personal and athletic goals. The program consists of the following: study hall, tutors, progress notes, academic recognition awards; counseling and academic sports related workshops. Location: Sports Center A228 Phone: 860.768.4657

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