Student Success

Showing up for class matters, whether that is online or on campus.

On Campus

• Be present and involved in class
• Be on time with everything you need
• Put your phone down
• Listen and participate in class
• Ask questions
• Talk to your classmates and instructor
• Use class time for learning and not for homework

Online

• Read announcements
• Participate in discussion boards
• Reach out to your instructor

• Break large projects into smaller steps
• Plan to do homework outside of class time
• Plan for two hours of out-of-class work for every one hour in class
• Attend a student success workshop
• Use a calendar to plan your time
• Plan your semester at the beginning:
  • Look for key assignments and dates
  • Review how much time assignments are expected to take

• Read the syllabus and ask questions
• Put due dates on a calendar
• Review the assignments in advance to estimate time
• Start early. Don’t wait until the last minute
• Submit assignments early to avoid technical difficulties
• Speak up if you need help or don’t have what you need
• Know each instructor’s policy for turning in work
• If an emergency occurs, contact your instructor
• Remember that turning in late assignments has consequences:
  • Loss of credit
  • Reduced credit

• Don’t be afraid to ask questions
• Visit your instructor during office hours or schedule Zoom meetings
• Ask for help early and often
• See a tutor in Tutoring Services or on Tutor.com
• Talk to Disability Services if you need accommodations
• Read feedback from your instructors. You can learn a lot about how to be successful on assignments

• Study where you are most effective (library, kitchen table, student lounge, etc.)
• Study when you are most ready:
  • Night owl? Don’t wait until morning
  • Early bird? Get it done before dinner
• Study best with others? Set up a study group
• Remember that what worked in high school might not work in college. Attend a student success workshop to learn how to be successful

• Get plenty of sleep and fresh air
• Stay hydrated
• Be sure to eat to fuel your body
• Stay connected with friends, family or pets
• Visit the Wellness Center for a workout
• Use Mental Health Services:
  • Read the Mental Health monthly newsletter for tips
  • Talkspace Personal Online Therapy is available 24/7
  • Reach out to your advisor to learn about in-person counseling

• Read the syllabus so you know your instructor’s expectations
• Email your instructor before you miss class
  • Be sure to include your name, course and section, and the date you are going to miss
• Turn in your work early if you are going to miss class
• Remember that attending class affects your success, so try not to miss unless there is an emergency
• Don’t ask your instructor, “Did I miss anything?”
• Find a classmate and ask for notes
• If something is going to cause you to miss multiple days, reach out to your advisor

• College is more than just going to class.
• Join clubs and teams and attend activities and events
• Find a study group
  • Think about inviting your instructor to the study group
• Make plans to meet up with classmates outside of class
• In online classes, reach out to your instructor and classmates and interact with people in discussions
• Know your resources:
  • Advising
  • Student Involvement
  • Tutoring Services
  • Disability Services
  • Your instructors