Newly Registered Students
Students that carefully
plan their semester succeed in their classes. We have seen this correlation
time and again. The formula is very simple. Listed below, are some steps
and tips that will help you achieve success in your studies. Following
them will make a difference.
STEP 1
Visit the Independent Studies
Download Center and download the Course Syllabus*, Professors'
Schedule of Hours, Course Booklist, and Additional Materials.
STEP 2
Meet the instructor the
first week of the term during the scheduled days and times indicated in
the Professors' Schedule of Hours.
*The course syllabus is only available online or directly from your instructor.
- Get a head start. Download all relevant materials for the course
from the Download Center well ahead of the commencement of the
semester.
- Read the Course Syllabus. All the information you will need
to successfully complete the course is in the Course Syllabus.
- Read the Professors' Schedule of Hours. Ask your professor
often if there have been schedule changes.
- Organize the Course Syllabus, Professors' Schedule of Hours
and other pertinant materials in your binder. Refer to them often.
- Purchase your book before class begins.
- Manage your time. Plan your studying and examination in anticipation
of test deadline dates.
- Use all available resources. Some courses provide additional
materials such as Study Guides and extra credit assignments.
- Avoid taking tests during deadline weeks.
- Some of our courses are taught by multiple instructors. Ask
your instructor who else is teaching the course.
- Arrive no later than one hour before the instructor is scheduled
to leave.
- Study, Study, Study
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