Freqently Asked Questions - Highway to Success

	Highway to Success

	Frequently Asked Questions

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1) What are the hours of operation? Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00 Tutoring hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00 Computer lab hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00 Top of page 2) What makes Highway to Success so unique? The "Highway to Success" Learning Communities program is designed to help developmental studies students succeed in college. Groups of students take classes together Easily formed study groups Dedicated full time instructors Tutors attend classroom instruction Individual tutoring offered Monday - Friday Tutors provide supplemental instruction State of the art computer lab Quiet learning environment called the Learning Café Top of page 3) What requirements must a student have to be eligible for the program? Students must place in two (2) or more developmental studies courses which include: Math 099 Math 100 Math 193 English 099 ACAD 100 Accelerated English 099/100 ACAD 101 English 100 UNIV 101 Click here for course descriptions. We only require that you meet with one of our academic advisors before becoming involved. Top of page 4) How does a student apply for admission and is there an application fee? No application fee Take either the COMPASS Placement Test or ACT See an Advisor Top of page 5) What does the center offer students, where is it located, and how do I get there? Our center offers: A quiet learning environment Tutoring services Study space A place to relax A state of the art computer lab High speed & wireless internet access Instructor’s offices - meet with instructors Please take a tour of "Highway to Success" Learning Communities by visiting our Tour of the Center page. For map and directions to UNM-Valencia Campus please click here. For map and directions to Highway to Success center please click here. For local transportation from Los Lunas, Belen, and the Rail Runner please call 352-3595. Top of page 6) What services do the tutors offer? Our Tutors: Are skilled in Math, English, and Academic courses. Attend classes with the students to know what material is being covered and what methods are being used. Are always willing to help students. To view statements from each of the tutors please visit our Meet the Tutors page. All Staff and Faculty of Highway to Success - Learning Communities, welcome you to our program. Take a tour of our website where you will learn about the services we offer to help new students succeed as they begin their college career. * University of New Mexico Valencia Campus was fortunate to receive a grant from the US Department of Education to significantly increase student success rates and improve persistence. We would like to thank Title V: Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program for this opportunity. * Top of page

1) What are the hours of operation?

Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00
Tutoring hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00
Computer lab hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00

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2) What makes Highway to Success so unique?

The "Highway to Success" Learning Communities program is designed to help developmental studies students succeed in college.

Groups of students take classes together
Easily formed study groups
Dedicated full time instructors
Tutors attend classroom instruction
Individual tutoring offered Monday - Friday
Tutors provide supplemental instruction
State of the art computer lab
Quiet learning environment called the Learning Café

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3) What requirements must a student have to be eligible for the program?

Students must place in two (2) or more developmental studies courses which include:

Math 099
Math 100
Math 193
English 099
ACAD 100
Accelerated English 099/100
ACAD 101
English 100
UNIV 101

Click here for course descriptions.

We only require that you meet with one of our academic advisors before becoming involved.

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4) How does a student apply for admission and is there an application fee?

No application fee
Take either the COMPASS Placement Test or ACT
See an Advisor

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5) What does the center offer students, where is it located, and how do I get there?

Our center offers:

A quiet learning environment
Tutoring services
Study space
A place to relax
A state of the art computer lab
High speed & wireless internet access
Instructor’s offices - meet with instructors

Please take a tour of "Highway to Success" Learning Communities by visiting our Tour of the Center page.

For map and directions to UNM-Valencia Campus please click here.

For map and directions to Highway to Success center please click here.

For local transportation from Los Lunas, Belen, and the Rail Runner please call 352-3595.

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6) What services do the tutors offer?

Our Tutors:

Are skilled in Math, English, and Academic courses.
Attend classes with the students to know what material is being covered and what methods are being used.
Are always willing to help students.

To view statements from each of the tutors please visit our Meet the Tutors page.

All Staff and Faculty of Highway to Success - Learning Communities, welcome you to our program. Take a tour of our website where you will learn about the services we offer to help new students succeed as they begin their college career.

* University of New Mexico Valencia Campus was fortunate to receive a grant from the US Department of Education to significantly increase student success rates and improve persistence. We would like to thank Title V: Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program for this opportunity. *

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