UTurn
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UTurn assists Liberal Arts students experiencing academic difficulty. By creating a network of resources and focusing on the individual needs of each student, UTurn enhances the learning experience of its participants. Furthermore, UTurn students are 25% more likely to avoid academic dismissal compared to those on academic probation who forgo the program.
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UTurn students are 25% more likely to avoid academic dismissal compared to those on academic probation who forgo the program.
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In 2014, UTurn was nationally recognized as an Outstanding Advising Program by NACADA (National Academic Advising Association.)
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UTurn students are 25% more likely to avoid academic dismissal compared to those on academic probation who forgo the program.
Additionally, in 2014, UTurn was nationally recognized as an Outstanding Advising Program by NACADA (National Academic Advising Association.)
Learn More
Schedule an appointment with Ben
In 2014, UTurn was nationally recognized as an Outstanding Advising Program by NACADA (National Academic Advising Association.)
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UTurn provides:
- An assigned Academic Coach for regular one-on-one meetings
- A designed space, centrally located (RLP 1.304), to create an intellectual community and enhance students’ development
- Optional Peer Mentoring
- Social activities and events throughout each semester
- Program Workshops: Time Management, Study Skills, Test Taking Strategies, Navigating your Degree, Stress: Health and Wellness, Goal Setting: Short and long-term planning, Preparing for Finals
- A satellite UT Outpost (grab and go food pantry; appointments not required)
Congratulations to our 2023 UTURN Writing Contest:
First Place: Elijah (Eli) Anderson
Second Place: Ruhma Tarar
Third Place: Tracy Baker
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For more information on UTurn please contact:
Benjamin R. Burnett, M.Ed.
Sr. Student Program Coordinator
305 E. 23rd St.
RLP 1.304; A1400
Austin, TX 78712
(512) 232-3816
bburnett@austin.utexas.edu