Getting Support

Although the rigor of individual classes and study time needed might vary from one class to the next, most find that devoting two to three hours of study time each week for every one contact hour is a good rule of thumb.  In other words, if you have a three hour (unit) class per week, in most cases you should plan to study at least six to nine hours per week.  Lab, studio, project, internship, thesis and dissertation sections may demand even more time and attention.  Complete the CBU 168-Hour Exercise (file will download).

The challenges of college life -- not to mention committments in your non-academic life -- may at times seem to stretch you beyond your limit.  It's entirely normal to feel this way, BUT PLEASE don't assume you're doing this alone!

There's an entire team of faculty, professional staff, and student support personnel here to assist you -- in a very real sense, our success is your success!  As you progress toward your degree at CBU, we encourage you to take full advantage of various campus resources that offer academic, personal, and spiritual support. Click the various offices below to learn more about each resource, or just contact your Student Success Coach (www.calbaptist.edu/FMSSC).  In most cases, your coach will know, or be able to connect you with, the support you most need.  We're behind you in this journey of discovery!