Everyone can improve their academic skills, habits, and behaviors. 
The Department of Student Transitions proudly offers a helpful one-credit-hour course to develop, improve, or refine effective strategies for learning. This course, Academic Strategies for College Success (ACAD 1103), is designed to help you answer the following essential questions:
- What can I do to improve my understanding and retention of what I read?
- What note-taking strategies work best for different types of courses?
- What are the best strategies for studying effectively?
- What can I do to improve my test-taking skills?
What is Academic Strategies for College Success?
This one-credit-hour course provides students with current, research-based information about the academic strategies that work in college. It also provides an opportunity for students to practice and reflect on the skills they learn. For more information, see a sample course syllabus.
Who takes Academic Strategies for College Success?
Anyone who is smart takes this course! This course is open to anyone who wants to learn new academic strategies or who wants to brush up on the latest, research-based habits and skills for college success.
Who teaches Academic Strategies for College Success?
Faculty from the Department of Student Transitions and the Office of Student Success teach Academic Strategies. The faculty have extensive experience in teaching and working with students who need fresh strategies for succeeding in college.