Category Skills for Academic Success

Add a Second-Module Course

Looking for some scheduled fun? Second-module courses meet for the second half of the semester. Topics include activities like Karate, Mindfulness, Theatre Practicum, and more for 0.25 units of credit. Additional fees may apply. Contact the instructor if you’re not…

Get Ready for Fall and Summer Registration

Registration for Fall and Summer classes opens in a few weeks!  View these student-produced registration strategies. Add classes to your Registration Cart in Self-Service and meet with your advisor before your registration date.  Learn how to register in the Fall…

How Successful Students Read Texts

True or False? When reading a chapter in a psychology textbook for the first time, students should underline with markers, using a multi-colored system, all the main concepts and supporting points and details.  (FALSE!) Instead of relying on extensive underlining…

Free Tutoring – Keep on Top of Tough Classes

Exams and quizzes coming up? Questions about course concepts or homework? Writing assignment due soon? OWU has tutoring for that! Walk-in hours and one-on-one appointments are available.  Biological Sciences Chemistry Economics and Business Mathematics and Computer Science Physics and Astronomy…

How to be a “Smart” Student

“Smart” students—take responsibility, value inter-dependence, and understand the importance of self-advocacy.    “Smart” students—re/establish priorities and set short- and long-term goals that will help them succeed academically.  “Smart” students—begin studying (e.g., do homework, complete reading assignments, etc.) on the first day…

Academic Success Checklist

Read through the syllabus and familiarize yourself with the policies and assignments. Remember, no class is exactly the same. There will be new readings and assignments in this new semester, so make sure that you are thinking about this class,…

Managing College Stress

Stress can motivate or overwhelm you Though stress is a necessary part of life, first-year students are not always aware when it escalates beyond a normal level.  Here are a few indicators: Physical:  fatigue, loss of appetite, insomnia, headaches, muscle…

How to Prepare for Final Exams

1. Know what will be covered in the exam—are questions primarily from lectures, the textbook, or outside readings?  Is it cumulative?   What types of questions will it include— essay, short answer, multiple choice? Do the questions focus on main themes,…

Procrastination: Should I Read This Today or Tomorrow?

“My mother always told me I wouldn’t amount to anything because I procrastinate. I said, ‘Just wait.” ― Judy Tenuta  “Procrastination is opportunity’s natural assassin”—Victor Kiam How am I impacted by procrastination? Daily or regular procrastination can ultimately result in,…