Academic Success
You’ve decided to join the Seton Hall Family, you’ve met your dean(s), you’re in a University Life course, what more do you need to do? Transitioning to college is a lot, for anyone, we’ve compiled some information, tips, tricks, and quick contacts that can help support your journey to academic success!
Academic Resource Center (ARC)
The Ruth Sharkey Academic Resource Center, commonly referred to as the “ARC”, is Seton Hall’s premier academic support center. Whether you are a first semester freshman or a grad student, we do our best to provide you with as much academic support and guidance as possible. Our services are designed to help you excel during your time at the University by helping you develop and enhance the necessary skills to thrive both inside and outside of the classroom!
Here are some helpful tips for you to think about as you transition into college life:
To meet you where you are, are services are available to you year-round in-person and online! In person, we are primarily located in Arts & Science Hall on the second floor in room 242. To make an appointment or view our drop-in schedule, simply log into your Compass profile. These services are free to all Seton Hall students and available to you as soon as the academic year begins!
Want to learn more about the ARC? Check these out:
Please feel free to e-mail us at arc@shu.edu anytime you have questions, check our website, and follow us on Instagram for updates on our workshops. We look forward to seeing you soon!
University Library Support
Have you checked out the University Library’s website yet? If not, you’re missing out! Our Library is host to over 1.6+ million titles, and has a team of Librarians who are here to assist you in everything from research, to content based materials, to navigating inter-collegiate library loans. The University Library is not just a place for reading and researching, there are study rooms open for students to utilize, resource guides available online, citation tools, and other services to help support your intellectual discovery and development.
Next time you “hit a wall” with your work, know that the Library is here to help! Follow @Shu_Libraries for more updates/information or check out the Library’s Online Resources (including Chat with a Librarian!)
Additional Support Services
Next Step: Submit Your Academic Success Verification
Now that you have reviewed out Academic Success section, we invite you to complete an an optional (2-3 min) assessment for a chance to WIN!! (Prizes include SHU apparel, giftcards, and more! We will be announcing winners throughout the summer until the start of classes on August 24th).