Tips for Becoming a More Effective and Efficient Student
 

• Buy textbooks, notebooks, and other materials before classes begin.
• Buy a divided notebook or a separate notebook for each subject you are taking.
• Read your syllabi and know what is expected of you for the semester.
• Attend all assigned class sections each day.
• Come to class on time.
• Accept responsibility for your own learning.
• Learn your professor’s office locations, phone numbers, and office hours immediately.
• Obtain any missed assignments or handouts from your instructors or fellow students.
• Get an assignment book and record your deadlines or due dates for papers, exams, projects, etc.
• Take notes.
  • Date all pages of your notes
  • Number each page of your notes
  • Use underlining, highlighting, and other methods of emphasizing important information
• Keep a monthly calendar in a highly visible place; write in all assignments and exams that are coming up.
• Keep all copies of business transactions with the University and all course materials in an organized file folder.
• Ask questions. There is no such thing as a stupid question.
• Don’t be afraid to ask for assistance.
• Join a study group for each course.
• Have a positive attitude.
• Work out a time schedule that meets your individual needs. Build in your study review time, sports or music practice, and leisure time activities around the hours spent in class.
• Use as much time as possible between classes for study time. Wise management of your time will reduce anxiety as well as provide you with free time.