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*New Student Guide: Home

Welcome to the New Student Guide!

Whether you're new to Yorkville University, or just want to brush up on some skills, this guide covers the most popular questions from Yorkville students, as well as tips and resources which your classmates have found helpful.

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Course Readings

On this page you will find:

How to check whether the library has your textbooks and course readings

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Academic Software

On this page you will find:

Software to help you with your studies

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Assignment Resources

On this page you will find:

How to find peer reviewed sources for your DQs and other assignments

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Need Help?

On this page you will find:

Who to ask for Help

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APA Citation

On this page you will find:

Help with citing sources and formatting your paper or presentation 

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Tips For Success

On this page you will find:

Answers to the most frequently asked questions