It’s never too late to get academic help.

With midterms on the way, students may be looking for extra help in preparing for better grades.

Kimberly Baj, a freshmen undeclared business major, is no exception.

“Some of my classes I am finding a little more difficult than others,” Baj said. “But knowing there are resources available on campus assures me that help will be there when I need it.”

Resources on campus include the Counseling and Student Development Center, which offers a program called Learning and Study Skills Laboratory.

LASSL provides students with help on developing their self-confidence and providing time management skills.

The primary goal of LASSL is to help students learn more in less time with greater ease and confidence, according to its Web site.

Brian Billsbury, a staff member with counseling and student development, recommends meeting with the center to find out where students are having trouble with different aspects of skills. Members of the Counseling and Student Development Center also talk to UNIV 101 classes about study skills and academic help.

“We just want students to know that they are welcome to come in and get help, or we will advise them on references on where they can get help,” Billsbury said.

Learning assistants also are available at the residence halls.

In Grant Towers North, learning assistant Jennifer Hutchinson provides answers to residents’ questions. She’s a senior communication major and a first-year learning assistant.

“There is always help out there,” Hutchinson said. “It’s time for students to get in gear. Midterms are two weeks away. Now is the prime time to get help.”

That is exactly what freshmen business major Joy Harshbarger did.

Harshbarger found she was having trouble writing one of her papers. She used the Reavis Hall Writing Center to assist her, and was pleased that the lab helped her not only with grammar, but with the context of her paper, as well.

“I wanted to make sure I did everything correct,” Harshbarger said. “I wanted to get a good grade on it and the writing center really helped.”