Skills for Academic Success

Have you ever been told that college students have to choose two of the following three options: good grades, enough sleep, and a social life? Finding balance while working towards a degree at any level can be a challenge, but it is far from impossible. The following tips, strategies, and resources can help students manage their responsibilities, engage with their coursework, and find ways to make meaning of their academic experience. 

Note Taking Resources

For additional support, review the worksheets and templates created by the Oregon State University Academic Success Center

OSU Academic Success Center Worksheets

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  • Peer tutoring is available in courses across the curriculum through Academic Commons. Students can schedule one-on-one appointments, access drop-in tutoring, or attend structured review sessions in select courses.

  • Student Success Coaching, a program offered through the Office for Student Success, is provided to all undergraduate students to help equip students with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to successfully navigate their undergraduate experience. 
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    The Writing Center offers students with one-on-one consultations to work in dialogue with writers at all stages of the writing process. 
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