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• Log into  and select Student Planning
• Click on Plan & Schedule
• Click on the Advising tab. Your Academic Advisor will be listed. If you do not see an advisor listed, that means you do not have one assigned and should book an appointment from the "I Know My Major" menu. 
  • Entering a note on the Advising tab does not reach an Academic Advisor. If you want to email your Advisor, click the envelope icon. 

• How will you pay for your classes once your plan is approved?
• Complete online orientation at
• Plan your class schedule with your advisor, making note of the schedule restrictions.
• Think about the resources you will use in order to have a strong return semester. Many great options are listed on this page!
• Plan to submit written answers to several questions:
  • What caused you difficulty in previous semesters?
  • When you saw your grades falling in the past, what changes did you make? Were those new strategies successful?
  • What are your planned strategies/supports to be successful next semester? Provide details for each strategy, including what you will do, when and how often, and who will support you.

From , click on ‘СÖíÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø’ in the left column and ‘Test Summary’ to see if you have placements on file and that they are not expired. If you have questions about your current placement, you can email academicadvising@parkland.edu.

• To reassess, visit the СÖíÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Assessment Center, U203.
• If you have taken ALEKs Math test once, you may access .
• If you are not placed into college-level reading with the Accuplacer test, please reach out to Sue Jones (sujones@parkland.edu) to request a free ReadingPlus account to improve your reading skills.
• Before reassessing in Reading or Writing, review sample test questions at these websites: ,.

View the College Calendar to see when registration opens and classes begin. View the Academic Standing page to view deadlines to appeal or return from suspension or dismissal. 

СÖíÊÓƵ¹ÙÍøoffers several free resources for building your computer skills:

• Explore Computer Technology Center (CTC) course offerings at СÖíÊÓƵ¹ÙÍøCollege.
• Access Learning Commons tutoring in R201. Call 217/373-3839 for more information.
• Go to , and type Cobra Connection in the search box to learn how to navigate the online learning platform for your classes.
• Go to , and type CTC Digital Literacy in the search box to complete the online learning module.

• Attend your instructor’s office hours. See your syllabus for their availability.
• Visit the for quiet study space or tutoring.
  
  • Peer tutors are available for walk-in assistance in person and online: .
  • Some Peer Tutors are available for appointments: .
  • If you need help with writing assignments, visit the  for hours and other resources.
• All enrolled students can access 180 minutes per week of free tutoring through Pear Deck Tutor.  Students can also use Pear Deck Tutor for writing assistance for English and writing assignments in other courses. .
• Visit The Science Commons for help with science homework.
• Visit The Presentation Center for help with speeches or PowerPoint design.

• Purchase a planner or use the calendar on your smart phone. There are also many online planners to help you – for example: .
• Visit the Learning Commons for time management coaching.
• uses AI to break down tasks, and create a checklist for yourself (tagline: Breaking things down so you don’t).
• Use  for student success tips (Login Learning Commons; Password ParklandLC).

• The Wesley Food Pantry has weekly days/hours at Parkland.  Also, look for baskets of free snacks in most offices around campus.
• The  is located on the second floor of the Learning Commons.
• The Work Wardrobe will provide one free professional outfit for interviews or work.
• The Wellness Center has vaccine clinics and other free health services.

• Visit Help paying for College for information on grants, scholarships and more.
• Apply for Financial Aid by completing the FAFSA form at .
• Visit Career Services for help with career exploration, job searching, revising your resume, or improving your LinkedIn account.
• SWFT is a supportive scholarship program for selected short-term certification programs.
• connects students to jobs, training programs, and resources.

• Email athletics@parkland.edu to learn when open gyms are scheduled.
• Student Life keeps list of clubs and activities.
• Bookmark Parkland’s Upcoming Events Calendar.

• Parkland's Counseling Support Center offers free, professional counseling to СÖíÊÓƵ¹ÙÍøstudents.
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• Access free .
• Visit  for online tips and tools for everything from your mental and physical health to friendships and finding balance.