Spring Semester Roadmap
Begin Your Journey
Week 1
“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13
- Be sure to post in LoudCloud. You can access LoudCloud by logging in to your student portal at myportal.gcu.edu
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Questions with LoudCloud or something else? Stop by one of our ACE Centers to get some help. Here are the locations:
- Humanities and Social Sciences (First Floor)
- Encanto Apartments
- Roadrunner Apartments
- Agave Apartments
- Diamondback Apartments
- Willow Hall
- Attend the weekly FYE After Dark Series on the first floor of building 16, Thursdays from 8p-9p to meet new people and explore the resources GCU has to offer.
- If you are taking a University Success Course, stop by the weekly UNV After Dark Series on the First Floor of building 16, Tuesdays from 8p-9p to get help.
- Explore the entire campus and earn prizes by completing the “Explore Lope Country” scavenger hunt for new students! Contact your Orientation Leader or RA for more instructions.
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Week 2
“The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.” Proverbs 12:15
- Make sure to follow First Year Experience and the Academic and Career Excellence Centers on Instagram for the latest information. @fye_ace @gcuace
- Set a G.P.A. goal for this semester and create an effective weekly study plan for each of your courses (“How much time and effort do I need to commit for each class, outside of the classroom, to ensure my success?”) Come meet with an FYE LEAD or ACE Advisor to help you!
- Visit the Academic and Career Excellence Centers to get informed about the extensive free support they offer across multiple subjects: Here
- If you are in a University Success course, find out the time and location of your College Kickoff. Stop by an ACE Center if you need any assistance.
- Need to make a schedule change? Week two is your last week to do so. Make an appointment with your SSC or UAC.
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Week 3
“But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it.” Ephesians 4:7
- If you are in a University Success Course, Attend your Week 3 College Kickoff!
- Form peer study-groups for your challenging courses.
- Take advantage of Explore Mores to enhance your learning, outside of the classroom, with subject-matter experts: Explore More
- Visit the Student Life website, and make sure to learn about the vast array of exciting opportunities that are available to you!
- Need some tips on managing your time or how to study? Visit the Willow ACE Center for tips and tricks for managing your time!
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Week 4
“Greater love has no one than this; to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:13
- Ensure your spring appointment has been scheduled with your Student Services Counselor (SSC). Your SSC will review your program of study and important milestones during your appointment.
- Join a Learning Community to: connect with peers who share common academic goals and interests, network, further your personal and professional development outside of the classroom: Here
- How’s your Purpose Plan coming along? Stop by the Willow ACE Center to work with a LEAD or FYE ACE Advisor to make sure you are on track with your goals.
- Check out all of ACE’s After Dark Series to get help in many different subjects. After Darks are held Monday-Thursday at 8pm in building 16.
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Week 5
“The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.” Zephaniah 3:17
- If you are in a University Success course, check the date and time of your Week 6 College Career Launch for next week.
- Now is the perfect time to check in on your Freshman Purpose Plan and schedule a meeting with your FYE ACE Advisor.
- Use the Career Compass, our online assessment that helps solidify which program of study is the best fit for your career compatibility. Schedule an appointment with your FYE ACE Advisor to go over your results and discuss possible career paths.
- Access your Career Connections account to use the resume builder or schedule an appointment with your FYE ACE Advisor for assistance in building a resume
- Get a job on campus. Students can work up to 20 hours per week. If applicable/available, try and find a job that relates to your major and/or career field of interest.
- Discuss Internship opportunities for summer and next year.
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Week 6
“Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23
- If you are in a University Success course, attend your Week 6 College Career Launch!
- Prepare for Mid-Terms!
- Talk to some of your classmates and compare the notes you are making for each class lecture. Doing so can help ensure that your notes make sense to you, you are capturing necessary information, and can reveal ways for you to improve your own notes.
- Ask your faculty or visit the ACE Center to make sure you know about all of the Academic Support Resources that are available to you!
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Week 7
“Who should not revere you, O King of the nations? This is your due. Among all the wise men of the nations and in all their kingdoms, there is no one like you.” Jeremiah 10:7
- Continue preparing for your Mid-Terms!
- If you are taking a University Success Course, it ends this week! Make sure to finish strong.
- Ask your faculty or visit the ACE Center to make sure you know about all of the Academic Support Resources that are available to you!
- Looking for an internship? Visit an ACE Center or schedule an appointment with your FYE ACE Advisor in Career Connections today!
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Week 8
“Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.” Proverbs 5:3-4
- Have you attended Chapel yet? If not, try to get there! (Mondays @ 11:15am in the Arena)
- Attend the Gathering to learn about how you can participate in Christian mission trips in international locations. Also, visit the Local and Global Outreach website: http://students.gcu.edu/student-life/spiritual-life.php
- Visit the Student Life website, and make sure to learn about the vast array of exciting opportunities that are available to you! https://students.gcu.edu/student-life.php
- Make sure to check the Student Affairs website for important housing updates https://students.gcu.edu/student-affairs#h-important-dates
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Week 9
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6
- With Midterms over, now is a perfect time to schedule a meeting with your FYE ACE Advisor in Career Connections to go over your resume for student worker positions or internships. Stop by the FYE ACE Center in Willow Hall if you have questions.
- Join a student organization and/or intramural sport on campus. Contact Student Life for more information.
- If you haven’t yet, make sure to attend a sporting event or a theatre/fine arts event.
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Week 10
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10
- Evaluate how you are spending your time.
- Are you devoting too much time to your social life, and not enough to your academics?
- Are you devoting too much time to your academics, and not enough to your social life?
- A healthy balance is important for holistic success!
- Stop by the FYE ACE Center on the first floor of Willow to meet with an FYE LEAD or FYE ACE Advisor if you need any assistance.
- By now, you should know your mid-term grades. Meet with your faculty and visit the Learning Lounge to identify how you can improve!
- Check out our Instagram accounts for times and locations of all of ACE’s After Dark Series. @fye_ace @gcuace
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Week 11
“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7
- Residential Students - By now, you should know your RAs very well. If you don’t, it’s time you got to know them. They can help you find all sorts of opportunities to get involved and connected.
- Commuter Students - Make sure to visit our Commuter Life website to learn about the opportunities available to you. There are many ways to get involved and connected even if you don’t live on campus!
- Don’t miss out! Make the most of your college experience while you can!
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Week 12
“Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” Mark 6:31
- Learn about the many Community Outreach programs that are available to you, and help make a difference in someone’s life: Link
- Make sure your Purpose Plan is up to date in Career Connections. Stop by the FYE ACE Center in Willow if you need assistance.
- Figure out a study plan for your upcoming finals. Stop by the FYE ACE Center in Willow if you need help or extra resources.
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Week 13
“Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.” Psalm 55:22
- Begin reviewing for final exams and pre-writing/rough drafts for end-of-semester assignments.
- Make sure to catch up on any late or missing assignments!
- Make sure you are scheduled and financially clear for your future semester(s). If you are not, or are unfamiliar with these terms, make sure to schedule an appointment with your Student Services Counselor in your Student Portal immediately!
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Week 14
“The LORD is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. Shouts of joy and victory resound in the tents of the righteous: “The LORD’s right hand has done mighty things! The LORD’s right hand is lifted high; the LORD’s right hand has done mighty things!” Psalm 118:14-16
- Prepare for Finals! Don’t procrastinate!
- Ask your faculty, visit the ACE Center, or stop by our First Year Center to make sure you know about all of the Academic Support Resources that are available to you!
- ACE Center Information: Link
- Make sure to review Explore More schedule: Explore More
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Week 15
“Being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light.” Colossians 1:11-12
- Finish up your Finals!
- IMPORTANT! Remember to complete your end-of-course surveys to help us improve your classroom experience!
- Living spaces close. Check with your dorms for specific days and times.
- Congratulate yourself on completing your second semester at GCU!
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