Resources For Students

Writer: Marissa Mcintosh

As the spring semester begins, there are some things that incoming students and current students need to know and remember. Adams State University has a vast variety of resources available for students, however, many of these resources are often unknown or overlooked. The services listed below can assist students with various aspects of their schoolwork, post-graduation plans, and careers. The Nielsen Library is a great resource and provides students with comfortable study areas to use, yet it is often overlooked. Students can check out course materials or browse books, newspapers, magazines and movies for entertainment. While processes may be different than in past years, students can still obtain the library's materials. To access course materials, either ask your professor if they have ask a librarian if they are available to scan pages for you. In addition, the Circulation team, as well as the librarians, are available to answer any question. Contact them at (719) 587-7781.

Student Support Services (SSS) provides a vanety of tools for students of all ages, including transition from high school to college. In addition, the SSS offers academic counseling, financial literacy, career counseling, graduate school preparation, tutoring, and mentoring. If you want to participate in a program or have further questions, contact them at (719) 587-7632. Career Services also provide guidance and information on careers and graduate school. They also offer help with resumes, cover letters, networking skills, careers and employment, and internships. This service is crucial as it can help students prepare for a career through workshops and mentoring. The earlier a student uses this service in their academic career, the better chance they will have finding jobs after graduation. However, even if you are almost finished with your degree, contact them at (719) 587-8336 and see what they can do for you. Another great service is the Writing Studio. As the name suggests, students (and even alumni can use this resource to become better writers. They help with resumes, cover letters, essays, philosophy statements presentations, and citations.

You may choose to use the studio at any point in your project process, however make sure you have two or three key issues or points you want to discuss before your session. Sessions are about 30-minutes long and can be scheduled by appointment. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact them at (719) 587-7898. The services listed above are by no means the only resources available on campus and students should be encouraged to research others. If you have any questions about campus and don't know where to begin, contact One Stop. Even if they may not be able to answer your question, they can forward you to someone who can. In essence, don't be afraid to reach out and get the help you need in order to have a successful academic career.