Jumpstart Your Sophomore Year!
Sophomore Year Checklist: Things to Do
Complete this checklist and scan email it to CHHS ACDC at acdc@csufresno.edu by the end of your Sophomore year.
 Deepen your knowledge of your college, department, and major.
College: ___________________________________________________________________________
Major: ____________________________________ Department: _____________________________
Faculty Advisor: __________________________ Academic Counselors: CHHS ACDC McLane 194 .
 Avoid the Sophomore Slump
The sophomore slump is a time of uncertainty, as well as a time for growth. How will you know if
you are experiencing symptoms of the sophomore slump?
Do you find yourself wondering:
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What am I doing here at Fresno State?
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Why am I majoring in this, if I don't even like it?
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Why do I feel constantly overwhelmed? Why do I feel so unmotivated?
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Why am I so confused about my future? Does everyone else have life all figured out?
How to have an excellent Sophomore year:
1. Live Well. Take care of your physical well-being. Eat regularly, exercise, and get enough sleep.
2. Schedule advising meetings with your Faculty Advisor, Academic Counselor, and Career
Counselor. Explore classes and career option that look interesting. Make a personal connection with a faculty
member. Look into and utilize available academic support resources.
 Major roadmap meeting with your Faculty Advisor.
First Semester Meeting Date & Time
_____________________________________
Second Semester Meeting Date & Time
______________________________________
 Get to know a faculty member.
Name of Faculty: ____________________________________________________________________
Department: _________________________________ Subject Taught: _________________________
 Explore Campus Resources.
Name of Campus Resource: ___________________________________________________________
Reason to utilize this campus resource: __________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
3. Visit the Career Development Center. Explore internships. Start your job search now by looking at career
options, as well as summer job / intern opportunities that will help you to put your classroom learning to realworld training. Build experiences that will enhance your resume.
 Participate in three Career Development Workshops and one Career Fair. (Two per semester.)
Date / Time
Name of Workshop
1. ____________________
____________________________________________________
2. ____________________
____________________________________________________
3. ____________________
____________________________________________________
4. ____________________
____________________________________________________
 Develop your resume with the Career Development Center in Thomas 103.
 Focus on summer jobs, internships, or volunteer opportunities related to your career interest.
4. Become involved in extracurricular activities. Visit the Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) Office in USU317
for information on student organizations. Join an intramural team or a club. Participate in fun and free events
sponsored by ASI. Become involved in your department or major organizations. Volunteer and give of your time
and energy to help others.
 Explore and become an active member of a student organization.
Continue to participate in campus activities and volunteer opportunities. Prepare yourself for leadership positions.
Name of Student Organization(s): ______________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
 Find a Mentor.
Name of Mentor: ____________________________________________________________________
 Explore the study abroad program.
Name of Study Abroad Program: _______________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
 Volunteer or find a Community Service project related to your field.
5. Visit the Student Health and Counseling Center. Accept that the sophomore slump is normal. Identify
those things that may be causing you stress, such as a demanding schedule or overcommitted calendar, and strive
to make changes. Learn about yourself and how to assert your growing identity.