Create a Binder of Resources

Potential Sections:

  • Your schedule
    • Don’t forget to block out time for studying, extracurricular activities, sleep, personal care, and eating!
    • Use the on-line resources to help you create your schedule
  • Important Places On and Off Campus
    • Use the pictures you took on your tour of campus facilities and include them in this section
    • Include picture, hours of operation, address, directions to, purpose for going to, and contact person for the places on and off campus listed previously
    • Be sure to include where you would go to get the answers to the following questions:
      • registration questions
      • homework help
      • help with writing assignments
      • financial questions
      • classroom accommodations
      • help scheduling time
      • coping with roommate issues
      • help with research
  • Map of Important Places, Campus and Parking Lots/Bus Stops
  • Important People and Phone Numbers:
    • counselor/therapists
    • doctors
    • friends
    • family members
  • Other Important Paperwork:
    • Bank information
    • Health Insurance
    • Car Insurance
  • How I Will Handle Worksheets You Created
  • Flow-chart or List of Who to Go to for Help
  • Student Handbook
  • Academic Calendar (Including Social Events)