Resources in this section are here to help support you and push you toward further success in your academic career.
Academic advisors provide students with academic counseling, support, and resources to guide students through their degree programs at UP.
The Shepard Academic Resource Center (SARC) is a "one-stop" place for students to come for support, counsel, and assistance of all sorts. The SARC provides students with discipline-specific tutoring through the Learning Commons, counseling, assistance in exploring interests, and support for those who are having a difficult time adjusting to college life. The SARC also provides resources for parents - to assist them in helping their child have a successful first year of college.
The Career Center provides resources, strategies, and opportunities to assist UP students and alumni in identifying skills, interests, and values to discover meaningful professional experiences. The Career Center supports students in all aspects of career development, including networking opportunities, pursuing internships, developing and strengthening resumes, interviewing, and the job search process.
Clark Library provides students with study spaces, including group study rooms, and research assistance. There is also a self-service Digital Lab for multimedia projects, including digital equipment available for checkout. It’s also a gateway to an array of information resources including books, eBooks, journals, newspapers, DVDs, CDs, and streaming media. Online resources can be accessed whether you are on campus or off campus.
Finally, If you can’t afford to buy one of your books, there may be a copy on reserve at Clark Library. These reserve books are available for four-hour checkout, please see the library catalog or the Service Desk to locate a copy.
The Learning Commons (LC) provides peer learning assistance in writing, math, foreign languages, speech, and group process. In addition, Br. Thomas Giumenta offers learning assistance for students seeking new strategies to improve learning and study skills.
Students can schedule appointments with Co-Pilots or visit the Learning Commons in BC 163 to meet with Co-Pilots during drop-in hours.
Studies abroad offers opportunities for students to explore other countries and immerse themselves in new cultures and experiences. There are programs available for a semester, summer and year. Take note that there are also scholarships available for this program that you might be eligible to apply for.
The Office of Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement provides opportunities for students to develop as thinkers, researchers, and public intellectuals beyond the parameters of the classroom. Whether learning about scholarship opportunities, receiving assistance when writing personal statements, searching for research opportunities, or developing through the Honors Program, students who use this office are assisted in discerning a possible future and a means to reach it.
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