Jag Connect - September 2022

September 2022

Hey Jag, we hope your fall semester is off to a great start! Welcome to your Jag Connect - where we keep students up to date on South Spots and Jag News to Note!

South Spots

Center for Academic Excellence

Mid-terms are coming up this month and the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) is your go-to for tutoring and assistance through the writing center. The CAE offers writing consultations to help with essay assignments and other writing projects for any course. They also provide in-person and online subject-area tutoring for courses in math, sciences, and more. Additionally, the CAE provides guided study sessions, academic workshops, mentoring, and other academic success programs.

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University Counseling and Testing Center

Are you feeling stressed, struggling to cope, or just need a place to talk? The University Counseling and Testing Center (UCTC ) provides confidential, free counseling and crisis intervention services to eligible USA students. Students can benefit from the services provided by the UCTC regardless of the severity of their symptoms. Any struggle in life can lead to significant academic and personal consequences if not attended to.

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Togetherall can help you explore your feelings in a safe and supportive environment.

Togetherall is an online peer-to-peer platform, offering a safe space to connect with others experiencing similar feelings. Plus, there are always trained professionals on hand, 24/7, 365 days a year. Togetherall also has tools and courses to help you look after yourself, along with plenty of resources to explore. Click here for more information.

Jag News to Note

JagSPOT is the USA's online scholarship application system. This platform connects USA students to millions of dollars in scholarships and programming so don't miss out!

Based on information submitted in your general application, you will be able to review a customized list of scholarship opportunities that you may qualify for and can directly submit online applications.

JagSPOT opened today, September 1st, for the 2023-2024 scholarship application cycle. Log in and get a head start! If you are a first-time freshman or new transfer student you may be recommended more scholarship opportunities once you receive your official grades for Fall 2022 in December. So keep up the hard work!

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External Scholarship Opportunities

The Office of Scholarship Services (OSS) provides an External Scholarship Directory which includes various scholarships offered from businesses and organizations from across the nation. Eligibility criteria and the application process will vary based on the scholarship.

The OSS also provides a list of External Scholarship Search Engines where you can explore scholarship opportunities based on advanced filter settings.

Researching and applying for external scholarships takes a bit of time and effort but it could pay off!