How do you find out who your advisor is?• A. It was the person who helped

me with my classes this summer.• B. Call the Admissions Office.• C. Click on the “Who is my

advisor?” tab on Shepherd’s home page.

• D. Call your TRiO Counselor (for students who are part of the TRiO program

• E. Both C and D.

Question OneCategory: You/your advisor

What is an easy way to integrate academic and social objectives?• A. Form study groups with friends from your residence

halls/where you live.• B. Each semester, register only for classes that at least 1 of my

friends are taking.• C. Make sure I am only taking classes that I know will be fun.

What is a sign of a good friend in college?• A. One who always has my back and will cover for me.• B. One who understands my needs.• C. One who is always willing to have fun when I am.

Category: Know your friends•Question 2

Why should you read the syllabus for all your classes?

Question 3Category: The syllabus

A. Because it states the learning objectives of the class and how to get a hold of my faculty if I have questions.

B. It will state what my faculty will expect of me.C. Because it will indicate what assignments & tests I will be expected to complete and when

they will be due/held.D. All of the above.

Syallabi are contracts that:A. Are between me and the professor that cannot be changed.B. Are between me and the professor that can be amended by the professor throughout the

semester. C. Are between me and the professor that can be amended by the professor or the students

throughout the semester.

Where can I get a copy of the Shepherd University catalog?• A. It’s available on line only.• B. The Registrar’s Office. • C. My R.A.• D. My major advisor.

My upperclassman friend has the same major so I can take the same classes he did. True or False?A. True.B. False.C. It depends.

Question FourCategory: Know your course catalog and student handbook

What is the Student Handbook?• A guide to Shepherdstown and the surrounding

area.• Information on how to be a good student at

Shepherd University.• A document containing policies and procedures

essential to student success at Shepherd.

What Should I do with the Handbook?:• It should be memorized: I am required to know

any thing written in it at any time.• It should be read thoroughly and then kept as a

reference: I am responsible for the information inside of it.

• It should be referred to as needed when I have a question about a policy.

How do I find out contact information for my professors?

A. Google themB. Check my syllabus for the classC. Check the “People” tab on the Shepherd websiteD. All of the aboveE. B and C only

If I a have a concern with a professor I can

F. Talk to them if I feel comfortable doing so.G. Talk to the chair of the department.H. Talk to my advisor or TRiO Counselor (if applicable)I. Talk to the campus obudsperson.J. All of the above.

Question FiveCategory: Know your professors

• How do you sign up for a tutor?

• Where and when can you pick up accommodation letters to give to your faculty?

• Are TRiO students required to meet with their TRiO counselor twice a semester?

• Academic Support Services

• Disability Support Services

• TRiO/Student Support Services

Question SixCategory: Resources

Which of the following are available to ALL students:A. Academic Support Services, Academic Assistance Center, Office of Student SuccessB. TRiO Support Services, Disability Support Services, AthleticsC. IntramuralsD. Counseling Services, Health Center, IT Services, Career ServicesE. All of the above.F. All except B.

The following office are open or have someone available 24/7:G. Facilities, Residence Life, Campus PoliceH. IT Services, Counseling Center, Health CenterI. Wellness Center, Commuter EngagementJ. Library (Study/Snack Room)K. All of the aboveL. A, C and D onlyM. A and D only

Question 7Category: Support systems

What is any easy way to get involved at Shepherd?A. Attend the student organizational fair and join a student organization.B. Volunteer through the Student Community Service and Service Learning office.C. Participate in student activities such as the Student Government Association and Program

Board.D. Participate in events sponsored by RAs in the residence halls.E. All of the above.

What is the best way to get involved at Shepherd?F. Go to every event that interests you—the more exposure the better!G. Limit your activity the first semester—you need to get accustomed to your classes first.H. Find a good balance for you between classwork, free-time and activities .I. Make sure your classwork is done before you do anything else.

Question EightCategory: Shepherd University

Which of the following is the most accurate statement about class attendance?

A. It’s okay to skip a class as long as you are aware of the instructor’s attendance policies.B. It’s okay to skip a class as long as you know you won’t be missing anything important.C. It’s okay to skip a class if are feeling under the weather.D. You should always attend class unless it’s an emergency/dire situation.

The consequence for missing classes could include:

E. Losing credit for the class and or/assignment due that day.F. Failing or receiving a lower final grade for the course. G. Owing money back to Shepherd. H. All of the above.I. A and B only.

Question NineCategory: Key to Success