Feeling overwhelmed? Not enough time in your day? Learn how to effectively manage the time in your day to get all you need done, AND still have free time to enjoy all Holy Cross has to offer. Time management is easy when you have the right tools and resources, so come see what your busy life is missing and make your schedule work to your advantage.
Why is it so hard to remember what you just heard in lecture or just read in your text? It is important to get the most out of the time you put into studying. Discover how applying "The Study Cycle" and other learning strategies can make your study time more effective. Working hard and working smart are different; come learn how to work smart and make the most out of your study time!
Are you ready for mid terms? Do you find yourself procrastinating a lot when trying to study? Can you not keep up with the amount of materials with your current study schedule? Do you pull all-nighters, cramming as much as you can the night before an important test? Come to this workshop to develop a study plan schedule that actually works!
Group projects: A slacker's dream? A perfectionist's idea of cruel and unusual punishment? Whether we like it or not, we're thrown into group projects all the time (science class anyone?)-- and that's not going to change anytime soon. This workshop will give you tips and strategies for surviving group work.
Do you find yourself procrastinating a lot when trying to study? Can you not keep up with the amount of materials with your current study schedule? Do you pull all-nighters, cramming as much as you can the night before an important test? Come to this workshop to develop a study plan schedule that actually works!
Passport is a program designed to assist promising first-year students achieve their full potential during their transition to the educational experience at Holy Cross. Each year Admissions invites selected incoming students to participate in Passport. Students who accept our invitation to join Passport are expected to complete all three components of the program.
All Holy Cross students are welcome to engage with Academic Services and Learning Resources for individual learning assistance.
Professional staff members assist students with the various academic challenges and transitions they may encounter throughout their undergraduate journey.
During one-on-one appointments, students engage in a collaborative process of developing a personalized performance-enhancing plan. Students learn to set academic goals, manage their time effectively, improve their study habits, and learn about different Holy Cross resources.
Teaching students to embrace a growth mindset, ASLR empowers students and helps them commit to their academic and personal goals. Students leave advising appointments with concrete action steps and strategies to use moving forward.
To schedule an appointment with a staff member please visit Dinand 204 or call 508-793-2713. Unfortunately, we are unable to take appointment requests over email.
Accommodations for learning differences and ADD/ADHD are handled through Accessibility Services.
The Mentor Program is designed to support students with their transition to Holy Cross. Students invited to participate in the Mentor Program include, but are not restricted to, first-year students from underrepresented backgrounds, first-generation students, students eligible for the pell grant, International students, transfer students, Passport and Odyssey students.
Administered by Academic Services and Learning Resources (ASLR) and the Office of Justice, Equity, Belonging and Identity (JEBI), groups of about five students are matched with a peer mentor for ongoing conversation, advice and friendship during their first year.
Peer tutors can assist in several ways, ranging from explaining conceptual material to guiding students through problem solving and providing independent learning strategies.
Daytime tutoring sessions are held as drop-in sessions on a first-come, first-served basis. Evening tutoring sessions are held by appointment only in 30 to 60 minute increments.
In-person tutoring takes place in Dinand 205 (evening and daytime). Students may also request a virtual tutoring session when scheduling an appointment.
In April 2021, our peer tutoring training program became internationally recognized by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) as a Level 1 tutoring program. CRLA certification establishes internationally accepted standards of skills and best practices.
STEM+E tutoring is a great resource for any student enrolled in intro and upper-level Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Psychology and Neuroscience courses.
Spanish tutoring sessions are offered by upper-level Spanish tutors who work with students on vocabulary, grammar, speaking, and other Spanish concepts. They can help students in courses 301 and lower.
Academic Services and Learning Resources (ASLR) supports students throughout their academic journey at Holy Cross. Serving in a supplementary role, ASLR’s programming prepares students to be better, confident, and independent learners by sharpening their tools for academic success.
We are happy to work with faculty at whatever level of involvement they prefer.
How faculty can be supportive:
We encourage faculty to include information about Academic Services and Learning Resources in their course syllabi. Feel free to use the language below:
Located on the second floor of Dinand Library in room 204, Academic Services and Learning Resources (ASLR) is available to enhance your academic success. If you are looking for assistance with a course or if you would simply like to sharpen your study strategies and stay on track, check out ASLR. They offer tutoring for select courses, academic coaching, and individual appointments for all undergraduates. For more information: holycross.edu/aslr or academicservices@holycross.edu.
Academic Services and Learning Resources is always striving to assist and serve as many students as possible, and we cannot do that without your help. We appreciate partnering with faculty to schedule brief classroom visits or academic success workshops. As you begin your semester, we hope you can find time for Academic Services to stop by your class.
The following materials will provide you with important information and exercises to help you successfully reach your academic and personal goals. We also encourage all students to schedule a one-on-one success coaching appointment with an ASLR staff member who can help guide you through any of these handouts as well as help you develop a plan for academic success.
