Having problems in CS 475

If you're not doing well in a course, you'd normally want to talk to the instructor or perhaps your departmental advisor. Lately, however, overcrowding has made this hard to do. So here are the most standard sorts of advice we'd give you in person. Come see us if this isn't enough.

Why are you doing badly?

Do any of these seem to characterize your situation? (More than one might apply.)

• I've been sick, have family issues, or some other life problem. Speak to the instructor. If it's serious/prolonged, also your advisor and the Dean of Students (i.e. the Emergency Dean if it's an emergency, otherwise the Student Assistance Center).
• Something really bad happened, e.g. my father died, I'm in the hospital, I was assaulted, a tree fell on my house. First deal with the immediate problem. See the disaster page for helpful resources. The Emergency Dean can connect you with sources of help and they can keep your instructors informed.
• I'm spending lots of time studying, staying up late at night, but can't get all my work done. Are you overloaded?
• I feel like I understand the material and do well on homeworks, but I keep running out of time on exams. This also happens in other classes. This could be a minor disability issue.
• I'm doing all the recommended things like going to office hours, but I'm not sure how to study for the exams.