2. Find a good place to study on campus. There are tons of great spots to go over your notes or read your textbook without the distractions of home (Housework, family, etc.) Every time you enter the library, your mind will shift into work mode and stay there until you decide to leave. Schedule library time between classes while you're already on campus.
For Online students, find a quiet place at home, on a campus close to you or you local library.
3. Identify the help you'll need. If you need help with academic issues, make an appointment with Advising. Check with Financial Aid to clear up any issues with your funding
Are you stressed out, need a job, or have personal problems that are distracting and interfering with your academic success? Don't be afraid to ask for help. Contact Counseling and Wellness Services or Career Services.
4. Consider Tutoring. We have free tutoring in lots of subjects, like English, Math and others. Go early; don’t wait for midterms.
6. Join a study group -- or start one yourself.
7. Group project? Don’t be “that person.” You know the person we’re talking about. Don’t be that person.
8. Slow and steady. Keep up on regular assignments and chip away steadily at major projects. You don’t want that stuff piling up at the end of the class.
9. It’s up to you. Be proactive in planning your schedule, knowing your deadlines and learning your degree requirement. Make sure you know what the professor expects to get a good grade.
adapted from CSCC