Weber State University

Take a Look at These Sites to Learn More about WSU

Whether you are fresh out of high school or a prospective student who is looking for a military-friendly university, these excellent online resources provide valuable information. To learn more about Weber State University and the many degrees we offer our students, visit us online at GetIntoWeber.com or call 801-528-9452.

• College education has an enormous effect on people’s future productivity. This article from Psychology Today, explores why developing effective study habits really does make your college experience better and improve your long term productivity.
   
• Maybe you want to go to college, but you’ve never been good at managing your time. How can you develop smarter study habits? This article gives you 10 tips for coming up with a workable study schedule.
   
• When you and your fellow students are engaged in the classroom learning experience, you learn more from your class. What’s the difference between a classroom whose students are engaged in the material and one whose students are not? This article lists the common indicators of a fully engaged, involved classroom.
   
• In this article, a veteran explains some of the challenges former military service members face when going to college and how to deal with the psychological demands of being in such a vastly different setting.
   
• Since we understand how difficult it is to transition from serving in the military to sitting in a classroom, WSU offers several resources for military veterans to help them feel comfortable and be successful in college. This page lets you explore the benefits and academic options WSU offers its military students.

WSU is Proud to be Military-Friendly

Weber State University has long been known as one of the most military-friendly schools in the United States, offering a number of benefits to veterans. Our ROTC program is also among the top-rated programs in the country. And WSU is proud to offer distance education degrees, in-state tuition rates for active duty members of the military, and acceptance of some military training credits to ensure that veterans have every possible opportunity to successfully earn their degrees. Watch our ROTC cadets in action as they go through a training drill in this video.

Do you want to learn more about what Weber State University has to offer you as a military student? Visit us at GetIntoWeber.com for more information on our programs of study, campus life and resources for military students, or call 801-528-9452 if you have any additional questions.

A Simple Tool for Getting the Most from Your First Year at Weber State University

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when you first start college. What you need is a trick that will help make that first part of your college experience easier. WSU has an answer for that.

First Year Experience (FYE) is a program designed to connect new students with the tools they need to succeed at Weber State University. No matter your background, FYE’s Foundations of College Success courses will arm you with the knowledge you need to have a successful and satisfying college experience.

Through FYE you’ll:

Learn how to manage your time: The secret to success in college is learning to develop an efficient daily schedule. The better you become at making time for homework and studying, the easier it will be for you to complete everything that needs to be finished. FYE will teach you the personal study skills and time management skills you need in order to have a successful college career.

Discover campus services and resources: No one has to face the challenges of college on their own. WSU has a lot of campus resources for students, from the library to the health center, which can make it easier to get through college and stay positive. FYE will show you what those resources are and how to use them.

Explore possible majors and careers: Not everyone arrives at college knowing what they want to do with their lives. Even those who think they have made up their minds often find their interests and goals change after they begin taking classes. FYE gives you the chance to explore the wide array of majors available at WSU and also offers a guide to the many possible paths your life can take after graduation.

Connect with other students: Meeting and working alongside new people is one of the great opportunities the college experience provides. In FYE, you will be partnered with peer mentors who will work with you both in and out of the classroom, ensuring that you have everything you need to successfully transition into campus life.

Even if this isn’t your first year in college, the things FYE can teach you will help you make your college experience a better one. If you want to learn more about FYE, ask about our academic programs or financial aid, visit us online at GetintoWeber.com. Or you can call us today at 801-528-9452—we have the degree you want.

Register for Our 28th Annual Reading and Writing Conference Today

Weber State University is gearing up for Utah’s 28th annual Reading and Writing Conference, scheduled for June 15-16. Hosted by the Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education, Continuing Education, and the Utah State Office of Education, this annual conference gives attendees the chance to swap insights with other education professionals and researchers and brainstorm new ideas for effective strategies in the classroom.

Aimed at elementary- and secondary-level teachers of reading and writing, as well as pre-service teachers, this one-and-a-half-day conference offers a terrific opportunity to talk to other educators about how to engage with students more effectively. This year, the main presenters are Drs. Janice Dole and Deborah Dean.

Dr. Janice Dole is an experienced education researcher and writer who has published several books. Dr. Dole will be speaking about how elementary and pre-service teachers can implement the state’s core reading standards in their classrooms.

Dr. Deborah Dean, an associate dean and associate chair of English at Brigham Young University, will be speaking about how secondary and pre-service teachers can use the core standards to help their students become stronger writers.

The conference will be held at the Stadium Sky Suites at Weber State University. The registration fee is $210 for one undergraduate and post-baccalaureate credit and $220 for one graduate credit. For non-credit, the fee is $75. The registration fee covers parking, a continental breakfast for both days, all materials needed for the conference, and the cost of all conference sessions for both days.

There are three convenient ways to sign up for the conference. You can register online; download the registration form online, complete it, and mail it along with a check or money order; or visit our office at Weber State University’s Hurst Center.

To register, or find out more, visit us at www.weber.edu/readingwriting today or contact us at 801-528-9452.

Learn More about Weber State University and How to Apply With These Resources

With Campuses in Ogden and Layton, Utah, Weber State University is a great place to get an education and explore your interests. For more information about the campus and our recent blog topics, check out these websites. If you’d like to become a Weber Wildcat, call 801-528-9452 or visit us online at GetIntoWeber.com today for information about submitting an application or touring our campus.

• For information about how to apply to Weber State University, check out this helpful resource from our website. It also lists important information pertaining to scholarships and financial aid in Utah.
   
• We’re not the only ones who think Weber State University is a great place to go to school—check out what U.S News and World Report has to say about us!
   
• Fort Buenaventura was the first Anglo settlement in the Ogden area. The site now houses a historical reconstruction of the fort and a beautiful state park with camping facilities.