Ensuring Your Success:
How to Succeed In College
Adjustment to college can be intimidating. But here are some tips that can help you make a smooth transition:
• Schedule a counseling appointment within the first three weeks of each semester to develop and/or review your
education plan.
• Take a counseling and/or study techniques class early on if necessary.
• Attend the first day of class on time.
• Find a place in class where you can focus on learning.
• Study your syllabus.
• Buy required textbooks and supplies as soon as possible.
• Get to know someone in class.
• Ask questions.
• Talk to your professor.
• Plan study time accordingly (refer to the Time Management section).
• Spread out your study time throughout the week rather than “cramming” at the last minute.
• If you have to drop a class, do it before the “W” deadline (refer to Schedule/Reciept, #11 of the Student tab in
MyMtSAC portal).
COUNSELING SERVICES CAN KEEP YOU FOCUSED
As a Mt. SAC student, you should take advantage of the College’s exceptional counseling and advising services. If you need
help choosing a major or career goal, see a counselor. Counselors are highly trained professionals that specialize in career,
educational, and personal counseling and are here to help you. For more information, visit our website at
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edu/counseling or call us at (909) 274-4380.
KNOW YOUR LIMITS
Students may enroll in up to 18 units each Fall and Spring semester and up to 7 units during the Winter or Summer terms,
as long as you remain in good academic standing (refer to Probation policy for more information)
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