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Calculate your study time Use the following form to calculate the number of hours you will need to attend class and study. Use this to help you decide the number of credit hours you will take, and meet with an advisor or counselor for additional help. Hours in a week Hours a night you sleep x 7 = Hours per week you work Hours per week you’re in class Hours per week spent commuting to school/work Hours per week spent preparing and eating meals Hours per week spent on personal hygiene Hours per week spent with your family/providing childcare Hours per week spent doing household chores or errands such as grocery shopping Number of hours per week spent on recreation or fun activities Miscellaneous weekly activities such as visits to the doctor’s office Total potential time left for study Planning your study time 168 BECOMING A CHARGER - - - - - - - - - - You should study between two and four hours a week for every credit hour you’re taking. Most classes are three or four credit hours. Around midterms and finals, you’ll likely study a minimum of four hours per week for every credit hour you’re taking. Calculate a high and low range of study time. Credit hours taken this semester x 2 hours = low range Credit hours taken this semester EXAMPLE x 4 hours = high range MAT 109 ENG 101 SOC 101 ART 111 PHL 100 Total 15 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credit 3 credits 3 credits Low range of study time 15 x 2 = 30 hours per week High range of study time 15 x 4 = 60 hours per week 17