I look forward to working with you on your path to a Systems Engineering (SE) Bachelor's of Science degree here at AWC in conjunction with the University of Arizona (UA) facilitated by the STEM (Futures) Grant.
Feel free to contact me to schedule a time where I can assist you with any questions/concerns you may have regarding:
4 year Recommended Course plan
Registration for SE courses
Supplemental Instruction (SI) needs
Tutoring services
STEM (Futures) program activities and events
Office location:
Liberal Arts Building, Room 110.
Office hours: 7 am to 12pm & 1 pm to 5pm Monday - Thursday.
Make sure to visit this page
often to see updates about any and all activities/program requirements to
keep you in a seamless path as you move along the SE program.
Your partner in Education,
Evelyn C. Figueroa
STEM (Futures) Advisor/Coordinator
928-344-7732
"Food
for thought" provided by AWC Student Support Services (2004):
Studying Perspective
Think positively about studying'
Think of studying as a job or duty.
Focus on the positive aspects of studying - LEARNING, MENTAL GROWTH, INTELLECTUAL IMPROVEMENT.
Good STUDY SKILLS
The setting:
Be comfortable….but, not too comfortable
Work at a clean desk or table
Avoid distractions
Form a study group if it is appropriate
Get up and stretch if you feel tired
Time Management:
Use a calendar to keep track of deadlines, tests, due dates, study times, etc
Schedule time to complete your assignments
Test Preparation:
Review your notes
Look up things you do not understand
Study test material in 15 minute sessions in a two week period
PLAN your study time
Library:
The library has a lot of resources to help you study:
Computer databases
Indexes
Dictionaries
The Internet
Books
Physical & Mental
Balance:
Get enough sleep
Have fun regularly
Eat balanced meals
Take time to relax
Gaining Study skills takes commitment from you,
NOT difficult, just habit forming!
AWC Academic Calendar
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Summer 2012 Summer Session May 29 - August 4 |
Fall 2012
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Wednesday |
July |
4 |
Independence Day Holiday/No Classes |
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Thursday |
July |
12 |
Early Registration Payment Deadline |
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Wednesday |
August |
8 |
Summer Session-Final Grades delinquent at Noon |
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Tuesday - Wednesday |
August |
8 -9 |
New Faculty Report Date |
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Monday-Thursday |
August |
13-17 |
Late Registration |
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Tuesday |
August |
14 |
Faculty Report |
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Friday |
August |
17 |
Residence Halls Open at 9:00 AM |
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Friday |
August |
17 |
Friday Faculty Meeting |
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Monday |
August |
20 |
First Day of Classes |
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Monday-Thursday |
August |
20-24 |
Add/Drop and Welcome Week |
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Monday |
September |
3 |
Labor Day Holiday/No Classes |
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Wednesday |
October |
3 |
45th Day |
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Thursday |
October |
11 |
FTSE Rosters Delinquent at Noon |
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Monday |
October |
29 |
Midterm Grades Due |
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Thursday |
November |
8 |
Last Day to Withdraw |
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Sunday |
November |
11 |
Veterans Day Holiday/No Classes |
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Monday |
November |
12 |
Spring Priority Registration Online ONLY 45+ completed credits |
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Wednesday |
November |
14 |
Spring Priority Registration Online ONLY 30+completed credits |
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Monday |
November |
19 |
Spring Priority Registration Online ONLY 15+ completed credits |
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Wednesday |
November |
21 |
Spring Registration Online ONLY All Students |
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Monday |
November |
26 |
Traditional Spring Registration All Students |
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Thursday-Friday |
November |
22-23 |
Thanksgiving Holiday/No Classes |
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Monday-Thursday |
December |
10-13 |
Final Exam Week |
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Friday |
December |
14 |
Residence Halls Close at 5:00 PM |
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Monday |
December |
17 |
Final Grades Delinquent at Noon |
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Monday-Monday |
December |
24-31 |
Winter Break/No Classes |
Spring 2013
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Weekday |
Month |
Day |
Item/Event |
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Tuesday - Friday |
January |
1-4 |
Winter Break/No Classes |
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Monday-Friday |
January |
7-11 |
Late Registration |
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Wednesday |
January |
9 |
Faculty Report |
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Friday |
January |
11 |
Residence Halls Open at 9:00 am |
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Friday |
January |
11 |
Friday Faculty Meeting |
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Monday |
January |
14 |
First Day of Classes |
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Monday-Friday |
January |
14-18 |
Drop/Add and Welcome Week |
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Monday |
January |
21 |
M.L. King Holiday/No Classes |
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Thursday |
February |
14 |
Professional Development |
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Monday |
February |
18 |
President's Day/No Classes/Offices Closed |
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Wednesday |
February |
27 |
45th Day |
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Thursday |
March |
7 |
FTSE Rosters Delinquent at Noon |
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Monday |
March |
25 |
Midterm Grades Due |
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Monday-Friday |
April |
1-5 |
Spring Break/Offices Open Monday-Thursday |
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Monday |
April |
15 |
Summer/Fall Priority Registration Online ONLY 45+Credits completed credits |
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Wednesday |
April |
17 |
Summer/Fall Priority Registraton Online ONLY 30+Credits completed credits |
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Thursday |
April |
18 |
Last Day to Withdraw |
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Monday |
April |
22 |
Summer/Fall Reg (15+Credits) |
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Friday
Monday |
April
April |
26
29 |
Summer/Fall Priority Registration Online ONLY All Students Traditional Registration All Students |
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Monday -Thursday |
May |
13-16 |
Final Exam Week |
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Thursday |
May |
16 |
Residence Halls Close at 5:00 PM |
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Friday |
May |
17 |
Commencement |
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Monday |
May |
20 |
Final Grades Deliquent at Noon |
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Monday |
May |
27 |
Memorial Day Holiday/No Classes |
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Tuesday |
May |
28 |
Summer Session Begins |
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Summer 2013 Summer Session May 28 - August 1 |
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