Top Ten Tips for Academic Success

1. Attend every class.
2. If you are ill, contact the instructor to let them know and to find out the work you missed.
3. Buy a planner and use it. Learning to manage time is one of the most important skills a student needs to master.
4. Know what campus resources are available and use them. If you encounter some difficulty, seek help.
5. Get involved and have fun. You can also learn a lot by getting involved in student organizations, volunteering and meeting people from a variety of different backgrounds. (Please see: Student Affairs)
6. Get to know your professors. They post office hours — take the opportunity to meet them. (Please see: Faculty and Staff Directory)
7. Balance your class schedule. Try to find one class each semester that you know you'll enjoy and do well in.
8. Balance social life and school work. If you are working more than 20 hours per week outside school, take the minimum credit to be full time.
9. Get plenty of sleep, exercise and eat well.
10. A positive attitude is the key to get you where you want to be!