Bethel University 21st Century Scholars Support Services

Twenty-first Century Scholars are provided with a multifaceted support system while attending Bethel University. During the freshman year they participate in the Freshman Year Experience Program. Students are placed in a small group and assigned a professor and an upper- class student who serve as mentors. The group also remains together for a block of core coursework. This program is designed to assist students in making a smooth transition to university life.

Also available are the resources of the Center for Academic Success (CAS). The CAS provides peer tutoring, individual help in writing essays and research papers, assistance in time management techniques and tips on study skills or test taking.

The CAS also helps students locate other needed services. Students who experience a high degree of test anxiety may be referred to the Bethel University Counseling Center for assistance with stress management. Students who exhibit signs of a learning disability may be referred to a local educational psychologist for testing or to another medical professional for vision or hearing testing. Those students with documented learning disabilities are provided with special assistance in taking exams.

Students who are on academic probation arrange individual study plans with the CAS director.