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TIPS FOR SUCCESS
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1. Read Your Syllabus and Attend Class
Every instructor will provide you with a syllabus; a syllabus is an outline of your class. The syllabus will contain important dates, instructor expectations and instructor contact information. Attendance policies may differ for each
class. Your instructor will expect you to be familiar with the syllabus; please ask if you have any questions! Attend class; your instructor will notice and will be grading for participation.
2. College Success vs. High School Success
Expect your study time to double or even triple in college. You will have labs, group projects, research papers and final exams. You will balance all this with work and family. At Sandburg you have many resources in instructors, academic advisors, personal counselors and our Tutoring Center. Take advantage of your support systems!
3. Get to Know Your Advisor
Your advisor will help you with course selection and completion of your degree or certificate. You must see your advisor to register and whenever you need to change your schedule. Your advisor is available by phone, email
or Skype to answer questions about transfer schools, programs and careers.
4. Learn How to Learn
Time management is key for college students. “Last minute” is never a good idea and will raise your anxiety level. College-level work requires you to develop your critical thinking skills; be prepared to try new study techniques and visit the Tutoring Center to learn new strategies.
5. Ask Questions
Successful students ask questions. Everyone at Sandburg is committed to helping students succeed. Instructors, advisors and staff welcome and encourage questions.
6. Get to Know Our Library
The Library offers many resources in addition to books and scholarly articles. It is also home to the Tech Help Center on the Galesburg campus. Get help with Moodle, email and online classes. Librarians can help you with test prep materials and career information. They can also reserve study rooms for you or your study group.