[Important Information for Online Students] Online students: Feeling stressed? There are resources available to you!

[Student Health & Counseling Center]

It’s hard to believe that we are almost to the end of semester! At SUNY
Plattsburgh we care about our online students. We believe in you and we are
here to support you. We want you to thrive and make the most of your
academic journey.

Stress during the final weeks of the semester is a normal reaction to
academic pressures and deadlines
Why do the weeks leading to finals feel stressful?
• High Importance: Multiple cumulative exams, projects, and term papers
happen simultaneously, and final grades often carry a heavy weight in
overall course scoring.
• Fear of Failure or Unpreparedness: Worrying about not knowing the
material, underperforming, or disappointing yourself and others creates
intense mental pressure.
• Life Transitions: Finals often coincide with the end of the term,
financial stress, or looming graduation anxiety about the future.
• Sleep Deprivation: Late-night cramming disrupts memory consolidation and
emotional regulation, making stress harder to manage.

Are there any resources to help me through these times?
Student Assistance Program (SAP)
SAP offers free, confidential assistance to help you manage life’s
challenges, so you stay healthy and focused on your academic goals. Access
the program through the Revive Portal
<https://bhs.myrevive.health/auth/hashcode> with the Organization ID:
SUNYPLATTSBURGH
Click on REQUEST SUPPORT ONLINE and you can be connected to a counselor to
help you with your mental health, legal assistance, or a professional to
assist you with financial advice.
You can also find resources to help you navigate college life that focus on
your emotional well-being, assessments, and articles that will help you
stay organized and create habits that lead to academic success

What are three practical, evidence‑based ways to manage stress during
finals week?
• Reframe your stress: Start by identifying the deeper purpose behind your
stress by completing this sentence: “I’m stressed about _____ because I
care about _____.”
Connecting stress to your values helps you see your work as an opportunity
or a challenge, rather than a threat, and makes it more likely that you
will take productive action.
• Make a realistic plan: Your plan should include time to tackle your work
and to engage in some self-care. Start early, work in smaller chunks and
schedule breaks. Students feel less burned out when they pace themselves
and build-in time to recharge.
• Choose self‑care that makes you feel better: Prioritize sleep, movement,
enjoyable distractions and time with people you care about. Finals don’t
have to be joyless. Small moments of fun can make you more focused and
efficient.


Do you know where to find us?
Scan the QR code or go the Revive Portal
<https://bhs.myrevive.health/auth/hashcode> with the Organization ID:
SUNYPLATTSBURGH.
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