- Buy all your books early and get a head start on reading the material.
- Read the class syllabus very carefully. Ask your instructor to clarify anything you do not understand.
- Make a weekly class/study schedule and a quarterly calendar of academic due dates.
- Find out how to contact your instructor, and where his/her office is located.
- Look for places to study on campus that are convenient, quiet, and comfortable.
- Locate the computer labs and tutoring labs on campus.
- Familiarize yourself with campus services and policies – read the student handbook, the class schedule and other campus publications.
- Find out deadlines and procedures for adding and dropping classes.
- Get help before there is a problem -- talk with your instructor, use the campus labs and tutors. Always get help if there is a problem – never try to do everything by yourself.
- Start a study group. Get to know other students in your classes.
- Keep up with your studying and class assignments.
- Meet with your academic advisor during the middle of the quarter to plan your next schedule and develop an educational plan.
- Find out what your learning style is and adjust your studying to match your learning style.
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