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Academic Success Resources (ACAD)

Invest In Your Academic Skills

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ACADEMIC (ACAD) Courses for Student Success focus on the most important skills and resources to help you be a better college student.

How to Register

Register by visiting my.boisestate.edu to access your Student Center and search courses by the subject Academic.

ACAD 101: Academic Success Topics

These special topic courses focus on the development of academic skills, attitudes, and habits necessary for college success. Selected topics may include the transition to university life for specific groups of students (such as veterans, athletes, international students, high-school students, and non-traditional students), exploration of campus resources and opportunities, time management, and basic study skills. Courses (but not topics) may be repeated for up to five total credits.

BRONCO BASE CAMP (ACAD 101 001)

Bronco BASE Camp is a 1-credit, 1st 5 week section of ACAD 101 that helps prepare first-year students to reach their academic goals and set a course for success in their first semester, The course is intentionally held during the first five weeks of class to allow students time to reflect on their initial academic experiences and apply new strategies for success to their first semester courses. This section is designed specifically for first semester freshmen and a permission number is required to enroll. Please see the link below for more details or to request a permission number:

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ACAD 102 : Academic Recovery and Success

Most students experience academic setbacks at some point. This three-credit course helps students make satisfactory academic progress in their current courses by examining the behaviors, habits, and mindset associated with academic success. Students will focus on goal setting, motivation, academic skill building, and time management skills needed to achieve their educational and personal goals.

ACAD 109: Major Exploration

This course is designed to assist undeclared or exploring students in deciding on a college major.  Students will utilize assessments and exercises to examine their personalities, values, interests, strengths, and goals, and use self-knowledge to identify potential majors.  Students will also learn how academic majors translate into careers and how to research career options.