Finals Countdown!
Center for Opportunities, Resources, and Excellence
- CORE WebsiteCenter for Opportunities, Resources, and Excellence (CORE) is committed to the persistence, performance, and graduation of every Aquinas College student. They offer a variety of services free of charge to all students. The opportunities available to students include peer tutoring, writing consultations, ESL/ELL support, and the TRIO SSS program.
Stress relief brain relaxers
- WeavesilkCreate your own geometric art and calm your mind at the same time.
- Rainy MoodListen to a lovely thunderstorm while you study.
- Live Animal CamsTake a moment to watch playful kittens, sleepy puppies, or majestic elephants.
Guided Meditations and Breathing Exercises
- 4-7-8 Breathing ExerciseThis video guides you through a relaxation session that utilizes the 4-7-8 breathing technique. This exercise calms the sympathetic nervous system. Try using it to fall asleep quickly!
- Guided Meditation for Success, Confidence and Self-EsteemUse this guided meditation to bring yourself to a confident headspace.
- Yoga at Your DeskGet an energy boost and some gentle stretches in with this 10 minute yoga you can do at a desk.
- Finals Seasons Affirmations - Dorm TherapyRepeat these 10 statements to yourself to bring yourself in a space of confidence and acceptance before you take on your finals.
Library
The library offers a quiet place to study. In addition, we have reference librarians available to help you virtually and in-person to complete research papers or projects.
Library Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9am - 11pm
Friday: 9am - 4pm
Saturday: 9am - 1pm
Sunday: 12pm - 11pm
Peer Tutoring and Study Sessions
Drop-in peer tutoring is available for the following subjects. Visit the Peer Tutoring page to request a content tutor.
Accounting
Tuesday 11:30am - 1:30pm, 2nd floor AB, outside Accounting dept. offices
Thursday 11:30am - 1:30pm, 2nd floor AB, outside Accounting dept. offices
Friday 2:30pm - 3:30pm, Peer Tutoring Desk in Library
BIO171
Monday 10:30am - 11:30am, JLH 302
Tuesday 12pm - 1pm, AH104
BIO156
Monday 4pm-5pm, AH 104
Organic Chemistry
Thursday 12pm - 1pm, AH 330
Spanish Lab
Wednesday 12pm - 1pm, JLH 112
Friday 12pm - 1pm, JLH 112
Math Lab
Tuesday 12pm - 1pm, Peer Tutoring Desk in Library
Wednesday 12pm - 3pm, Peer Tutoring Desk in Library
Thursday 12pm - 1:30pm, Peer Tutoring Desk in Library
Thursday 2pm - 3pm, Peer Tutoring Desk in Library
Writing Center
The Writing Center regularly offers appointments with peer writing consultants. Their regular consulting schedule will be in place until Friday, May 2nd.
Monday and Wednesday |Appt. and Walk-In: noon-4 p.m.
Walk-In Only: 6-8 p.m.
Tuesday | Appt. and Walk-In: 2-6 p.m.
Walk-In Only: 6-8 p.m.
Thursday and Friday | Appt. and Walk-In: noon-4 p.m.
There will be limited consulting hours available from May 5th to May 7th.
Monday, May 5th: 10 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday, May 6th: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, May 7th: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
There will be limited Writing Center Hours during Finals Week
Click on the Writing Center SP25 Finals Week Schedule in the top bar under the "Schedules" tab.
Study Tips
Studying is hard! Here are some tips to help you organize your space, time, and assignments.
Counseling
- Counseling, Health, & WellnessCounseling and Health services are available to all AQ students.
Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity
Follow @aqdiversity on Instagram and click the link in the bio for dynamic and meaningful programming.