BCLA Workshops and Group Advising

BCLA Workshops & Group Advising

The BCLA Advising Center provides students with the opportunity to take part in hands-on workshops and group advising sessions to help students to succeed in their academic journey at LMU. Workshops are multi-faceted, covering topics such as student skill assessment, how to select appropriate classes, and ways to engage in meaningful academic experiences.

These workshops cover effective study techniques, note-taking tips, reading skills, test-taking tips, mitigating procrastination, managing stress, creating and managing your schedule, as well as introducing various resources on campus. We also do specific outreach to at-risk students such as those on Academic Probation, and those that received mid-term deficiencies.

BCLA Time Management Workshop:

Workshop Resources:
Finals Preparation and Test-Taking Strategies
Seeking clarification on course material or aiming to establish a stronger rapport with your professors? These videos provide guidance on attending professors' office hours. They cover what to prepare beforehand, offers tips on making the most of your visit, and explains the proper etiquette for students who may be unsure about how to navigate office hours effectively.

Office Hours Resources
First-year and new Transfer students who began at LMU in Fall 2023 are required to complete one of the following; the BCLA Advising Registration Workshop Brightspace course for Spring 2024 Registration, meet with a faculty advisor, or meet with a professional advisor in the BCLA Advising Center before they can register.

If you started in Spring 2023, this is not required for you, and instead, you must meet with your assigned faculty advisor or professional advisor to discuss your schedule planning and major progress
Transfer Students - Building Community Workshop
- Monday September 18, 2023, 12:00 pm-1:00 pm - Malone 112
RSVP for the Building Community Workshop
Major Quest: Undeclared Student Workshop
- Wednesday November 1, 2023
We offer an Academic Advancement workshop for students on Academic Probation to ensure they are equipped and have the necessary support in order to return to Good Standing. These workshops cover: terms and implications of Academic Probation, overview LMU resources, review the importance of monitoring GPA, discuss factors that cause low grades, and discuss academic success strategies.

Academic Readiness Workshop
- Wednesday October 4, 2023, 1:00 pm-2:00pm
Academic Skills Workshop
- Tuesday October 17, 2023, 12:00 pm-1:00 pm