Finals Week is just around the corner. Are you ready? Utilize all of the help and support that IUP offers to help you ace finals.

Check out the best places to study on campus, the Finals Week Schedule, and other helpful resources to ensure you make it through the week. And don’t forget to take advantage of de-stress events that will ensure you focus on self-care.

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As the semester comes to an end, take time to appreciate your accomplishments and successes. Remember to share your achievements with your support team and acknowledge the role they have played in helping you reach your goals and move forward.

During Finals Week, try moving forward one step at a time, taking regular daily actions toward reaching your goals. Whether you are preparing for a final exam, packing for your return home, or finalizing details for a work experience, remember the importance of breaking tasks into small steps.

Finals Week is here! Let IUP Libraries support your success:

Use IUP Libraries as your finals headquarters—study, seek help, and recharge!

Even a last-minute appointment with a tutor at IUP’s Kathleen Jones White Writing Center can improve your final paper or presentation. Tutors help you clarify your thesis, strengthen the structure of your argument, and correct citation errors. There is still time to make meaningful improvements to your written work. Schedule a session and finish strong today!

Find more Academic Success Student Resources.

Did you know the IUP Libraries and the Kathleen Jones White Writing Center are great student resources? Both can help graduate or undergraduate students throughout the writing process. Stop by the library or “Chat with a Librarian” on their website for help with library resources. You can schedule an appointment with the Writing Center through MyIUP when ready. Don’t forget to contact your Navigator if you need help connecting to other resources to prepare for final exams!

Did you know that IUP’s Kathleen Jones White Writing Center accepts applications from students from all majors all year long? Tutoring in the Writing Center is an enriching experience and offers many benefits to students who tutor. Check out the details, including a link to the application.

Looking for a festive activity to usher in the holidays? Enjoy a showcase of popular Christmas music with the Crimson Chords tonight, Friday, December 5, at 7:00 p.m. in 📍Gorell Recital Hall. Admission is free!

Find more student organizations in Crimson Connect.

Take some time to destress during finals week with this free event on Tuesday, December 9, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. in 📍Folger Student Center. There will be chair massages, tarot card readings, therapy dogs, tons of crafts, and more!

Keep yourself physically and mentally healthy at the Center for Health and Well-Being.

Research salary benchmarks, practice your pitch, and talk about salaries until an offer is on the table. Negotiation shows confidence and sets the tone for your value.

If you’re looking for more information on salary negotiation or other career-related topics, check out the professional resource library on the CPDC website.

Get ready for your future at the Career and Professional Development Center.

Take a break from your studies and stop by 📍North Dining Hall on Monday, December 8, from 10:30 p.m. until midnight for free pancakes! Meal plans are not required. Stop by for your fill of pancakes and a chance to mingle with our “celebrity” guest servers made up of staff, faculty, and administrators at IUP.

Celebrate the holidays with this free performance on Monday, December 8, at 7:30 p.m. in 📍Fisher Auditorium. This is a great way to kick off the season and to relax before finals begin!

Take some time to celebrate the achievements of our diverse fall graduates with the Office of Student Life tonight, December 5, at 6:00 p.m. in 📍Elkin Hall. The Winter Celebration is not only a time to honor graduates’ accomplishments but also to celebrate the rich diversity that strengthens the IUP campus community.

Find out everything happening at IUP on the Events Calendar.

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