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Academic Success Course

Loyno

Students enrolled in Academic Success approach topics related to academic success and challenges that might impede the path to graduation. The course addresses the question of “what makes a student succeed in college?” Students learn strategies that may help improve their GPA and enrich their educational experience at Loyola.

Sample Syllabus

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Calculate the grades needed to maintain academic good standing and financial aid eligibility.
  • Recognize the connection between academic and financial college plans.
  • Explain the obstacles that prohibited a stronger GPA in the past.
  • Create a plan to improve their GPA.
  • Implement learning strategies to improve their academic performance.

THE ACADEMIC SUCCESS COURSE IS LISTED UNDER "SPECIAL STUDIES." 

For Summer 2024, we offer the following sections FREE OF CHARGE for students who are enrolled in at least one other summer class at Loyola!

  • SPST.A230.WU1 Online asynchronous with Prof. Paul Chu (5/13-6/27)
  • SPST.A230.WV1 Online asynchronous with Prof. Jill Boatright (7/1-8/15)