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Support Programs

Reading and Study Skills Lab

The Reading & Study Skills Lab (RASSL) offers academic support through small, fun classes that allow for active participation and discussion depending on your personal needs. RASSL covers topics such as:

RASSL classes meet once a week (90 minutes) for five weeks. Two five week sessions are offered in the fall and spring semester and one (1) four week session during the summer term. There is a $20 fee for materials. Contact the Learning Center to register.

Fall Schedule

Session II Begins: October 26
Available Time:

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Speed Reading

Get more out of your reading while creating more free time for yourself! The Speed Reading Program is designed to help you increase your reading speed while maintaining or improving comprehension and retention. In-class instruction and participation are combined with speed reading computer programs to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of your reading. Topics covered include:

Speed Reading classes meet once a week (2 hours) for five weeks. Two five week sessions are offered in the fall and spring semester and one four week session during each summer term. There is a $30 fee for materials. Contact the Learning Center to register.

Fall Schedule

Session II Begins: October 26
Available Time:

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Learning Success Workshops

Learning Success Workshops offer academic support through interactive presentations on a rotating schedule. Each workshop is free for UNT students and is designed to foster academic achievement. Students do not need to pre-register for a workshop.

Learning Success Workshops (pdf)

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Academic Success Program

The Academic Success Program offers special populations with academic support through interactive workshops and individual meetings throughout the semester. Currently this program works with students on Academic Alert or Academic Probation as well as the Deferred Scholars Program and the Emerald Eagle Scholars Program. The Academic Success Program also offers a section tailored to the specific needs of Veteran students, providing them with the support and resources necessary for achieving their academic pursuits. Preregistration is required to attend the workshop series. To sign up for a workshop time please call the Learning Center at (940) 369-7006.

The process:

  1. Contact the Learning Center to sign up for a starting date and time.
  2. Attend four workshops, once a week during your sign up time.
  3. Schedule and meet individually with an academic coordinator.
Academic Success Program Schedule
Day Time
Monday 11:00 am – 11:50 am
Monday 3:00 pm – 3:50 pm
Tuesday 11:00 am – 11:50 am
Tuesday 3:00 pm – 3:50 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am – 10:50 am
Wednesday 2:00 pm – 2:50 pm
Thursday 10:00 am – 10:50 am
Thursday 2:00 pm – 2:50 pm (*Section Available for Veteran Students Only*)

All workshops will be held in Union Suite 323. Preregistration is required.

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Connecting for Success

Connecting for Success is designed to facilitate student success in the classroom by creating connections between students and their academic resources on campus. Students in the program have the opportunity to engage in a variety of activities tailored to their needs, including RASSL classes and FREE tutoring. Students may be self-referred to the program or be referred by a faculty member or advisor.

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Graduate School: The Guide to Getting In

This workshop is designed to help students showcase their best attributes when applying to graduate school. Topics include:

The workshop is free for students, and they do not need to pre-register for a workshop.

Graduate School: The Guide to Getting In
Date Time
October 2 9:00am–10:00am
October 7 5:00pm–6:00pm
October 13 4:00pm–5:00pm
October 22 1:00pm–2:00pm
October 26 10:00am–11:00am
November 6 9:00am–10:00am
November 11 5:00pm–6:00pm
November 17 4:00pm–5:00pm
December 3 1:00pm–2:00pm

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