The document provides tips for success in college classes. It emphasizes the importance of attending class, coming prepared with required materials, avoiding procrastination, getting involved on campus but not too much, asking for help when needed, finding effective study methods, utilizing professors and advisors, properly withdrawing from classes, and staying focused on the goal of education.

2. GO TO CLASS…EVEN ON THE FIRST DAY!
• THOUGH IT MAY SEEM TRIVIAL, GOING TO CLASS IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE
• THERE ARE FIRST DAY ATTENDANCE POLICIES FOR MANY CLASSES
• YOU DON’T GO, YOU LOSE YOUR SPOT.
• YOU’RE HERE FOR A REASON  TO GO TO CLASS!

3. BE PREPARED FOR CLASS
• WHEN YOU MAKE IT TO CLASS, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS AND ANY ADDITIONAL
MATERIALS NEED.
• PREPARATION IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS.

4. I’LL DO IT TOMORROW.
• OF COURSE THERE ARE CLASSES THAT YOU AREN’T AS INVESTED IN AS OTHERS
• BUT YOU HAVE TO RESIST THE URGE TO PROCRASTINATE
• IT WILL CAUSE YOU TO FALL BEHIND OR FAIL THE ASSIGNMENT
• LEARN TO ORGANIZE
• LEARN TO PRIORITIZE

5. GET INVOLVED … BUT NOT TOO MUCH.
• BEING INVOLVED ON CAMPUS ENHANCES YOUR EXPERIENCE AT WRIGHT STATE.
• THOUGH WE ARE A COMMUTER CAMPUS, THERE ARE MORE THAN 200 ORGANIZATIONS TO BE JOIN.
• JOIN SOMETHING…ANYTHING.

6. ASK FOR HELP!
• ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU NEED IT.
• OR EVEN BEFORE YOU’RE IN TOO DEEP!

7. LEARN YOUR WAY.
• THERE ARE SEVERAL WAYS TO LEARN MATERIAL, ESPECIALLY THE DIFFICULT TOPICS.
• WAYS:
• STUDY GROUPS
• NOTE CARDS
• MIND MAPPING
• YOUTUBE VIDEOS
• GET CREATIVE IN LEARNING NEW MATERIAL.

8. PROFESSORS
• THEY’RE HERE TO HELP YOU!
• THEY WILL DO WHAT THEY CAN TO HELP YOU PASS THEIR CLASS, WRITE LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATIONS, OR
WHATEVER YOU NEED HELP WITH.
• USE THEM!
• USE THEIR OFFICE HOURS
• OPPORTUNITIES FOR MENTORING, SUPPORT, AND EXTRA CREDIT.
• THEY WANT TO SEE YOUR EFFORT.

9. WHO IS YOUR ADVISOR?
• WHEN YOU FIND OUT WHO YOUR ADVISOR IS
• SCHEDULE FACE-TO-FACE MEETINGS EACH SEMESTER.
• THOUGH YOU MAY LEARN HOW TO SCHEDULE CLASSES ON YOUR OWN,
• THEY ARE A GREAT RESOURCE FOR LEARNING ABOUT OTHER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.
• USE THEM, TOO!

10. DON’T LIKE A CLASS?
• YOUR ADVISOR SHOULD BE YOUR FIRST STOP.
• THEY WILL HELP YOU UNDERSTAND THE APPROPRIATE PROCEDURES FOR WITHDRAWING FROM A CLASS.
• THE CONSEQUENCES (FINANCIALLY SPEAK WITH SOMEONE IN RAIDERCONNECT)
• WITHDRAWING FORM CLASS IS AN OFFICIAL PROCEDURE.
• DON’T JUST STOP GOING TO CLASS.
• OR YOU’LL FAIL.

11. WHY ARE YOU IN SCHOOL?
• WE ALL HAVE PERSONAL OR PROFESSIONAL REASONS FOR GOING TO SCHOOL.
• MAKE IT A PRIORITY.
• IT SHOULD BE AT THE TOP OF YOUR LIST OF IMPORTANT THINGS.
• WORK AND SOCIAL LIFE CAN BE ORDERED AFTER.
• WHEN YOU LOSE FOCUS, REMIND YOURSELF OF WHY YOU’RE IN SCHOOL.