College Success

Finding Your Way
  • Understanding High School versus College
  • Starting Off Right
  • Creating a Foundation Around Learning

Studying and Learning 

  • Understanding "Student Success"
  • Developing Strategies for Success
  • Learning How to Learn

Making Connections

  • Understanding Resources and When to Use Them
  • Collaborating with Peers, Faculty, and Staff
  • Making Connections Between Your Courses, Yourself, and Life after College
The Road to Success
  • Evaluating your approach to academic coursework and making changes as needed
  • Identify obstacles and distractions between you and your success in college
  • Build a strong relationship between you and campus support systems

Evaluate your progress by asking yourself the following questions:

  • What is my level of understanding of the course material?  How can I increase my level of understanding?
  • Do I ask for help when I do not understand something?
  • Are my assignments in on time?  Do I complete them to the best of my ability?
  • Do I read actively to understand?  Does it make sense? Could I describe the reading to a friend?

Tips and Strategies for Success in College