Category Skills for Academic Success

Getting Credit Where Credit Is Due

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…

Reminder: Starfish Alerts – Don’t Panic

As a reminder, professors over the last two weeks 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…

Starfish Alerts – Don’t Panic

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…

Learn with the OWU Library

Learn with the OWU Library 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…

How to Email Your Professors

How to Email / Communicate with Professors 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…

Take Action by Aug. 28: Last Chance to Add/Drop a Class

Thursday, August 28 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…

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…