Dear Boilermaker,
As the semester draws to an end, it's normal to feel a bit overwhelmed with academics and other priorities. You’re starting to see all of your efforts, actions and decisions culminate into results (positive, negative or even neutral).
If this semester didn’t go as planned, it can be tempting to get stuck in a "I should have" or "I could have" mindset about the previous weeks. If you find yourself here, take a moment to reflect on how you can use these experiences to do better in future semesters. Then take a deep breath and acknowledge that — at least for this semester — you can only control what you do for the next few weeks.
Below are a few resources to help you manage your time and maximize your schedule leading up to finals.
Resources available to you
- Preparing for final exams: The Helen Bass Williams Academic Success Center (ASC) provides handouts to help you stay organized, study for exams, track time, make to-do lists and more. Download these documents and start planning for finals week.
- Shovel: The Time Management App. Shovel is a college planner app that Purdue offers free to all students. The app allows you to enter your classes, assignments, extracurriculars, work schedule and more to create a structure to your days and avoid feeling overwhelmed. Use this link to sign up using your Purdue email address.
- Office of the Dean of Students (ODOS). ODOS serves as a referral source for students regarding academic, personal, or financial concerns. If you aren't sure where to go with a problem, ODOS is a great place to start.
- Academic Advising: Remember, your academic advisor can help you navigate challenges and identify resources that can help you meet your goals. Make an appointment via BoilerConnect today.
Mark your calendars! 📆
- Nov. 22-25 – Thanksgiving Break (no classes)
- Dec. 4-9 – Quiet Week (courses with assessments during the final exam period shall refrain from assigning or collecting assessments during the Quiet Period)
- Dec. 11-16 – Finals Week
- Dec. 20 – Grades posted
View the complete academic calendar, or check out these upcoming campus events.
Let us know if you need help or have questions! You can also access previous emails featuring new student tips on our First-Year Success archive.
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