| Free Time Obstacles | Personal and Fear Obstacles | Obstacles Related to Major |
| Financial Obstacles | Academic/Study Skill Obstacles | Sensitive Obstacles |
| Work Related Obstacles |
Free Time Obstacles |
Office Link |
Resource Information |
| Set goals | Academic and Career Advisement Center | Confidential academic and career advisement, specialized undeclared and probationary advising, declaration/change of major, informal degree audits and academic skill assistance. |
| Counseling and Consultation Services | Provides free, confidential and professional personal counseling to NMU students. Also available are individual and group therapy sessions, substance abuse education, social skills training, assertiveness training and a variety of personal skills workshops. | |
| Check Priorities | Academic and Career Advisement Center | Confidential academic and career advisement, specialized undeclared and probationary advising, declaration/change of major, informal degree audits and academic skill assistance. |
| Counseling and Consultation Services | Provides free, confidential and professional personal counseling to NMU students. Also available are individual and group therapy sessions, substance abuse education, social skills training, assertiveness training and a variety of personal skills workshops. | |
| Study Group | Join a study group through the Tutoring Center. Check Web site availability at: All Campus Tutoring | |
| "Just say no!" | Academic and Career Advisement Center | Confidential academic and career advisement, specialized undeclared and probationary advising, declaration/change of major, informal degree audits and academic skill assistance. |
| Counseling and Consultation Services | Provides free, confidential and professional personal counseling to NMU students. Also available are individual and group therapy sessions, substance abuse education, social skills training, assertiveness training and a variety of personal skills workshops. | |
| Seek time management help | Study Group | Join a study group through the Tutoring Center. Check Web site availability at: All Campus Tutoring |
| Workshops |
Time Management |
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| Use a to-do list | Workshops |
Time Management |
Financial Obstacles |
Office Link |
Resource Information |
| See a financial planner | ||
| See Financial Aid about loans | Financial Aid | Attain information regarding Fin. Aid programs available, loan options, the satisfactory progress requirement and assistance in completing the FAFSA and submitting it electronically. |
| Seek part-time employment | Career Services | Referrals for full-time, part-time or internship jobs, student employment, individual advising regarding job search strategies and placement workshops. |
| Take CLEP exams to earn credit | ||
Work Related Obstacles |
Office Link |
Resource Information |
| Find a different job | Career Services | Referrals for full-time, part-time or internship jobs, student employment, individual advising regarding job search strategies and placement workshops. |
| Change positions within job | ||
| Reduce hours of work | ||
| Quit job | ||
Personal and Fear Obstacles |
Office Link |
Resource Information |
| Speak with academic adviser | Academic and Career Advisement Center | Confidential academic and career advisement, specialized undeclared and probationary advising, declaration/change of major, informal degree audits and academic skill assistance. |
| Visit with your AP/RA | Academic and Career Advisement Center | Confidential academic and career advisement, specialized undeclared and probationary advising, declaration/change of major, informal degree audits and academic skill assistance. |
| Stress management help | All Campus Tutoring | Peer tutors offer walk-in, and group tutoring for many Liberal Studies courses and many other 100- and 200-level courses. |
| Workshops |
Time Management |
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| Personal counseling | Counseling and Consultation Services | Provides free, confidential and professional personal counseling to NMU students. Also available are individual and group therapy sessions, substance abuse education, social skills training, assertiveness training and a variety of personal skills workshops. |
| Group counseling | Counseling and Consultation Services | Provides free, confidential and professional personal counseling to NMU students. Also available are individual and group therapy sessions, substance abuse education, social skills training, assertiveness training and a variety of personal skills workshops. |
| Visit the Health Center | Health Center | Primary and non-emergency medical care for students and their dependents, health and nutrition information, confidential sexually transmitted disease testing and counseling and a full service discount pharmacy. |
| Take EN101 course | ||
| Read self-help book | ||
| Join club or organization | NMU Volunteer Center | The NMU Volunteer Center links individual students and student organizations with a wide variety of volunteer opportunities in the local area. |
| Student Activities and Leadership Programs Office | Provides information on the 180+ academic, cultural, programming, social, service and Greek student organizations on campus, The Student Leadership Fellowship Program, Leadership Library and the Skill Builders! Workshop series. | |
| Talk to a clergy person | Student Activities and Leadership Programs Office | Provides information on the 180+ academic, cultural, programming, social, service and Greek student organizations on campus, The Student Leadership Fellowship Program, Leadership Library and the Skill Builders! Workshop series. |
| Step out for a semester | Dean Of Students | Assistance with problems, complaints, or University procedures including complete withdrawals. Programs and services include Commuter Student Services, the Student Conduct Program, the Student Rights and Responsibilities process, Disability Services, tenants’ rights information, car pool networking, etc. |
| Seek diversity support | Multicultural Education and Resource Center | Personal, social, and academic support services to prospective and enrolled Asian-American, African-American, Latino/Hispanic, and Native American students to assist in their enrollment and retention at the university. Gay/Lesbian/Bi-sexual students can also find assistance through this office. |
Academic/Study Skill Obstacles |
Office Link |
Resource Information |
| Speak with instructors | ||
| Speak with academic adviser | Academic and Career Advisement Center | Confidential academic and career advisement, specialized undeclared and probationary advising, declaration/change of major, informal degree audits and academic skill assistance. |
| Take a study skills inventory | Academic and Career Advisement Center | Confidential academic and career advisement, specialized undeclared and probationary advising, declaration/change of major, informal degree audits and academic skill assistance. |
| Visit with your AP | Academic and Career Advisement Center | Confidential academic and career advisement, specialized undeclared and probationary advising, declaration/change of major, informal degree audits and academic skill assistance. |
| Use All-Campus Tutoring | All Campus Tutoring | Peer tutors offer walk-in, and group tutoring for many Liberal Studies courses and many other 100- and 200-level courses. |
| Use the Writing Center |
Writing Center
111G LRC |
Offers writing assistance to any student enrolled in any class. Especially helpful for students taking the required composition courses (EN 111 and 211). Walk-ins are welcome. |
| Use the Math Lab |
3810 West Science |
Offers assistance to any student taking math classes at NMU. |
| Take EN 101 course | ||
| Take EN 102 course | ||
| Attend study skills workshop | Center for Student Enrichment and Leadership Programs Office | Provides information on the 180+ academic, cultural, programming, social, service and Greek student organizations on campus, The Student Leadership Fellowship Program, Leadership Library and the Skill Builders! Workshop series. |
| Workshops |
Time Management |
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| Utilize study skill strategies | Academic and Career Advisement Center | Confidential academic and career advisement, specialized undeclared and probationary advising, declaration/change of major, informal degree audits and academic skill assistance. |
| Center of Student Enrichment and Leadership Programs Office | Provides information on the 180+ academic, cultural, programming, social, service and Greek student organizations on campus, The Student Leadership Fellowship Program, Leadership Library and the Skill Builders! Workshop series. | |
| Workshops |
Time Management |
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| Study Group | Join a study group through the Tutoring Center. Check Web site availability at: All Campus Tutoring | |
| Change study environment | Study Group | Join a study group through the Tutoring Center. Check Web site availability at: All Campus Tutoring |
| Form a study group | All Campus Tutoring | Peer tutors offer walk-in, one-on-one appointments, and group tutoring for most Liberal Studies courses and many other 100- and 200-level courses. |
| Study Group | Join a study group through the Tutoring Center. Check Web site availability at: All Campus Tutoring | |
| Drop a course | Academic and Career Advisement Center | Confidential academic and career advisement, specialized undeclared and probationary advising, declaration/change of major, informal degree audits and academic skill assistance. |
| Student Services Center | Provides assistance with registering/droping/adding classes, student loan deferment forms, obtain FAFSA, apply for emergency loans, change address/name/marital status, request privacy restrictions, scholarship applications, pay tuition/fees, overage checks, request transcripts, review student account, payroll deductions and financial aid information. | |
| Seek help with Disability Student Services | Disability Services | Provides support services for enrolled students with documented disabilities, including arrangements for and implementation of accommodations; advising, counseling and advocacy services are also available. |
Obstacles Related to Major |
Office Link |
Resource Information |
| Explore careers | Academic and Career Advisement Center | Confidential academic and career advisement, specialized undeclared and probationary advising, declaration/change of major, informal degree audits and academic skill assistance. |
| Career Exploration | ||
| Visit with a career counselor | Academic and Career Advisement Center | Confidential academic and career advisement, specialized undeclared and probationary advising, declaration/change of major, informal degree audits and academic skill assistance. |
| Career Exploration | ||
| Attend a career workshop | Workshops |
Time Management |
| Complete an internship/job shadow | Academic and Career Advisement Center | Confidential academic and career advisement, specialized undeclared and probationary advising, declaration/change of major, informal degree audits, academic skill assistance, graduate pre-professional testing and veterans educational benefits. |
| Career Exploration | ||
| Referrals for full-time, part-time or internship jobs, student employment, individual advising regarding job search strategies and placement workshops. | ||
| Career Services | ||
| Personal counseling | Counseling and Consultation Services | Provides free, confidential and professional personal counseling to NMU students. Also available are individual and group therapy sessions, substance abuse education, social skills training, assertiveness training and a variety of personal skills workshops. |
| Change major | Academic and Career Advisement Center | Confidential academic and career advisement, specialized undeclared and probationary advising, declaration/change of major, informal degree audits and academic skill assistance. |
| Change Your Major On-line | ||
| Visit with Career Services | Career Services | Referrals for full-time, part-time or internship jobs, student employment, individual advising regarding job search strategies and placement workshops. |
Sensitive Obstacles |
You are strongly encouraged to seek services from professionals in the Counseling and Consultation Services office, a personal physician, etc. | |
(Adapted from Solutions Worksheet, Counseling and Career center, Brigham Young University)