KroCS-wide Academic Resources
Academic Program Coordinator
Hi! Interested in learning more about Academics in KroCS? Contact the KroCS Academic Program Coordinator.
Tutoring
Math, Writing, Economics, Chemistry and Spanish tutoring is available, for free, in Holt Commons. No sign-up is necessary. Hours can be found on the Housing Academic Tutoring page.
Study Cents
Study Cents is an academic initiative program that encourages the development of good study habits and rewards residents for their academic excellence. If you are seen studying by your House Fellow or attend an academic event, you can be rewarded with "study cents," which you can redeem for free cookie and fruit coupons or entry into our semester drawing where you can win great prizes like iTunes and University Bookstore gift cards. Ask your House Fellow for more information.
Study Groups & Study Group Kickoff
Students in Kronshage, Cole and Sullivan Halls form study groups to help each other with common classes. Whether it's doing homework, studying for tests, or practicing a foreign language, study groups can help you succeed! Each semester, during the third week of classes, the KroCS community hosts a Study Group Kickoff, which gives residents the opportunity to meet other residents taking the same classes and form study groups on the spot. For more information, talk to your House Fellow or Academic Program Coordinator, or visit the Class Connections website.
Technology Learning Center
The Kronshage Technology Learning Center (TLC), a state-of-the-art computer lab, is located in the basement of Kronshage Main, open 24-hours-a-day to residents of Kronshage, Cole, and Sullivan Halls. The KroCS TLC has Apple computers offering both Windows 7 and MacOSX operating systems. Computers come fully loaded with a variety of professional software packages, such as Microsoft Office 2007 and the Adobe Creative Suite. The TLC also offers free 3-day equipment checkout of digital cameras, Macbook laptops, video cameras and projectors at the Holt Desk.
Find out more on the Technology Learning Center website.
Honored Instructors
Students can nominate their favorite instructors to be recognized for their great work. Nominated professors receive certificates of achievement from KroCS and the Office of Academic Programs. Nomination forms will be available at the Holt Desk in April.
KroCS Textbook Exchange
The KroCS Textbook Exchange gives KroCS residents the opportunity to buy and sell their used textbooks to other residents in their community. Whether its Math, English, or Poli Sci, chances are you can find a text you need at this event!
Coming in time for Spring Semester of 2012!
Other Academic Resources
- Class Connections - Find neighbors in Kronshage, Cole and Sullivan who are taking the same classes as you.
- Schedule of Classes - List all available classes by semester.
- Cross College Advising Services (CCAS) - Need help selecting classes or deciding on a major? CCAS can help!
- Department of Information Technology (DoIT) - Buy software and accessories online at the DoIT Tech Store, sign up for workshops, and more!
- Greater University Tutoring Services (GUTS) - Offers free tutoring in math, science, and foreign languages.
- Online Writing Center - Provides information and tips on citing references, making a bibliography, and writing a good paper. You can also register for workshops or get online help from Writing Center Instructors.
- Peer Education Program (PEP) - Holds workshops on topics like finances, writing a resume, and mastering the interview process.
- Study Abroad - Get more information about studying abroad. There are more than 180 programs all over the world!
- CeO - Program that provides academic support to students from low-income families, first generation college students, and students with disabilities.
- University Housing Academic Programs - Overview of all the academic programs in Housing.
- UW-Madison Libraries - Search the entire UW System catalog, get online help from a librarian, reserve a study room, sign up for informational workshops, and more!