NCSSM Academic Department Resources 

Click below to choose which subject area you need additional information and assistance.  Each department lists resources such as tutoring opportunities, TA hours, and instructor office hours.  Club information can also be found on each departments webpage. 

NCSSM CAAS Resources

Drop In Advising

Have a quick question you'd like to see an advisor about?  Feel free to drop by our offices! WE HAVE SNACKS!

If you are a Durham Student: Ms. Cater's office is in Watts 106

If you are a Morganton Student: Ms. Stroup's office is in AC 1102 and Ms. Boone's office is in AC 1008

CAAS Student Success Workshop Schedule 

CAAS hosts hybrid student success workshops for all students.  Residential students may register to attend in person or attend online.  Online students are welcome to join the workshops online.  All students should check  their NCSSM email account for an email from CAAS for the in-person registration link as well as the link to join online.

Spring 2026 Workshop Schedule: 

1. Date: February 19  Topic: Time Management "Master Your Minutes"

Durham Campus @ 4:30pm in Watts 213

Morganton Campus @ 5pm in TBA

Online Program @ TBD - Zoom Link will be emailed out

2. Date: March 19 Topic: Note Taking "Hack Your Brain: Note Taking Skills for Better Studying"

Durham Campus @ 4:30pm in Watts 213

Morganton Campus @ 5pm in TBA

Online Program @ 5pm - Zoom Link will be emailed out

3. Date: April 23 Topic: Test Taking Strategies "Ready, Set, Test!"

Durham Campus @ 4:30pm in Watts 213

Morganton Campus @ 5pm in TBA

Online Program @ 5pm - Zoom Link will be emailed out

CAAS Academic Development Resources

Academic Skill Development:

• All students have access to the worksheets and may self-select resources as needed

• Worksheets may be downloaded for ongoing reference and support

• All worksheets may be accessed via this Google Drive

Academic Development Modules in Canvas: 

• All students have access to the Canvas modules and may self-select topics as needed

• Modules may be completed in one continuous session or accessed gradually over time

• Topics include time management, focus/concentration, and effective study habits

CAAS Recommended Outside Resources

Professionalism and Emailing Your Instructors

Perdue University: Emailing a Professor

Ask A Professor: How to Ask for an Extension on a Paper

How to Ask for Help

Test Taking Strategies 

Harvard Summer School: Test Prep and Taking Tips for Success

UNC-Chapel Hill Learning Center: Test Analyzer: Exam Review Self Reflection

College Board: SAT Prep

ACT: ACT Prep

Note Taking and Organization

Evernote 

UNC-Chapel Hill Learning Center: Effective Note Taking In Class

Reading and Writing Tips for Success

Princeton Correspondence on Undergraduate Research: How to Survive a Writing-Heavy Semester 

Columbia University: Tackling Large Readings Guide

Time Management

Purdue Global: Time Management for Busy College Students