“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,…
Did you know that “Undecided” is the most popular major at OWU? There is plenty of space in your degree to try out classes outside of a major. These might be General Education courses or “just because” courses. Add some…
Check your midterm grades. If grades aren’t where you would like them to be, you still have half of the semester to go – you have the power to impact your academic outcomes by using new approaches and resources. Communicate…
To test your study habit IQ, take this 10-point quiz Rereading course material two or three times has proven to be a more effective method for learning difficult concepts than using recall exercises. T or F The “Pomodoro” study technique—twenty-five…
Have you received all of the Transfer or CCP credit you were expecting? Are your AP, IB, or A-Level test scores reflected in course credit? Check your DegreeAudit to see how transfer and exam credit have been applied. See OWU’s…
Last week, professors used OWU’s Student Success Platform, Starfish, to share proactive alerts about missing or low grades. If you received one of these emails: Don’t Panic, Do Reach Out. These alerts are meant to provide early feedback and encourage…
Exams and quizzes coming up? Questions about course concepts or homework? Take advantage of free tutoring. Subjects Available See the tutoring schedule for each department below. Walk-in hours and one-on-one appointments are available. Don’t see the class you’re looking for…
There is no shortage of ways the library can help with your academic success journey. Check out the following links to learn more about the services, spaces, and resources available to OWU students. From personalized research consultations with librarians to…
Check your OWU email at least once a day. Be patient. Don’t expect an immediate response when you send a message. Generally, two days is considered a reasonable amount of time to wait to receive a reply. Faculty will make…
Thursday, August 29 is the last day to Add/Drop a full-semester or first-module class. During the first week of each semester, you can try your classes and adjust your schedule. If you are thinking of dropping a class or adding…