Finding Academic Help

1) See your instructor early and often for
Extra Instruction.

2) Keep your Chain of Command informed about your academic problem.

Often, your chain of command can provide insight on other sources of help.

3) See your Company Academic Officer.

The Academic officer is a first class midshipman who is a resource in helping you find solutions to your academic problems.

4) See your Academic Adviser.

Your academic adviser is the key person you should talk to about academics. Plebe advisers will provide the necessary guidance and support to help you be successful.

5)The Midshipmen Group Study Program (MGSP)

The Midshipmen Group Study Program (MGSP) provides academic support to midshipmen enrolled in core classes. Upper-class midshipmen who have succeeded in these courses facilitate cooperative learning sessions for those currently enrolled in the course.

6) For Extra help in Mathematics

Visit the Professor Theodore J. Benac Mathematics Lab. This resource is located in Chauvenet rooms 130. There is an extensive collection of reference calculus textbooks in this room and it is staffed by Mathematics Department faculty during periods 1 through 6 each class day. Of course midshipmen should arrange EI first with their own instructors. However, in those situations where that is not possible, drop by MATH LAB during the day to receive guidance in solving mathematics problems. For additional information about resources and programs available, visit the Mathematics Department web page.

7) For Extra help with Written Assignments

Visit the Writing Center to receive help on any of your writing assignments. The center is located in room G20 Sampson Hall and offers one-on-one writing tutorials (by appointment or on a walk-in basis) during all academic periods and during weekends and evenings (by appointment only). Midshipmen should schedule an appointment by calling the Writing Center, stopping by in person, by accessing the English Department or by e-mail.

8) For Extra Help in Chemistry

A midshipman’s first source of extra help in chemistry is his or her chemistry instructor. In addition, midshipmen are welcome to visit the Chemistry Resource Room located in Michelson Hall, room 100. Chemistry faculty members volunteer their service during most academic periods each class day and several evenings per week. A schedule of Resource Room availability will be posted in all plebe chemistry classrooms at the start of each semester. Midshipmen are encouraged to drop in to the Chemistry Resource Room to study with classmates, to get help on Web-based homework or lab reports or simply to print out learning objectives. Midshipmen are also encouraged to become involved in a weekly MGSP session where they can learn from classmates and an upper-class MGSP leader. Additional information can be found at the Chemistry Department.

9) Stop by the Academic Center to sign up for Study Skills Assistance.

You can sign up for a Study Skills Class by visiting the website or by stopping by the Academic Center to fill out a learning skills request form.

10) Meet with a tutor or Learning Specialist.

The Academic Center has three learning specialists on staff focusing in Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. You can schedule to meet indivdiually with the learning specialist during the day. Evening tutoring is also available to midshipmen in Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, and select Languages. Visit the tutoring page to find out more information about these services.

12) Visit the Nimitz Library.

The Nimitz Library is an essential resource. The library contains more than half a million volumes, an extensive CD-ROM network, a multimedia laboratory, computer rooms, and several group study rooms. Through Nimitz Library you have access to other libraries in the Washington and Baltimore areas. You can also use your personal computer to conduct a search for library materials from your room at the Library website.