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Student Success

 Being a Successful College Student

Use the following check list to successfully meet your goals that you set when beginning your college career.

 

 Develop, save, and follow an educational plan that will guide what classes you take to reach your goal. 

 

 Successfully complete (with an A, B, or C) all courses that you take. 

 

 Enroll in your math and English classes as soon as possible.

 

 Be aware of how many semesters of each you need to take to reach your goal. 

 

 Create and follow a study plan for each enrolled course.

 

 Use the student success tools to help you succeed. 

 

 Use campus resources (writing center, tutoring, library, etc.)

 

 Continually revisit your short and long-term goals.

 

 Identify and research a potential career path using the Career/Transfer Center.

 

 Connect with students, staff, advisors, and faculty on campus.

 

 Participate in campus activities or organizations.

 

 Write down the date you intend to graduate.

 

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