Who Are The Students Who Seek Services From ORAS?

Students who seek assistance from ORAS come from all disciplines across the University and from every level of undergraduate including a few at the graduate level. They may be U. S. citizens or international students, full-time or part-time, or engaged in graduate coursework. Our primary populations are first-time freshmen and sophomores.

Students come to ORAS with general concerns about academic issues, i.e., students may want to know what different courses involve, how to handle the required reading, how to work with a particular instructor, how to improve a draft of an essay, or how to engage in a contractual academic arrangement because of his or her probation status. Some students are required to register with ORAS because of they are not in good academic standing with the university. Others come by to say “hello” or just to connect with people in a friendly office.