Off-Campus Learning Resources
You’re Not In High School Anymore
Are you making the transition from high school to college? This site provides you with information on what you can expect.
VARK – a guide to learning styles
Online survey to help students determine their learning styles and study strategies that support those learning styles.
10 Suggestions for Success in Mathematics
Struggling with your math class? Check out what James Madison University recommends students do to be successful in math courses.
Saint Louis University – Success in Mathematics
Tips on how to study mathematics, how to approach problem-solving, how to study for and take tests and when and how to get help.
Dealing with Test Anxiety
This site discusses tips to deal with test anxiety before, during, and after a test.
Learning Strategies Database—Muskingum College
Good comprehensive site with study guides and strategies.
Online Study Skills Workshops
Basic presentations on time management, improving test taking, note-taking, reading comprehension, and attention and concentration.
Online Student Success Seminars
The University of Alabama-Birmingham offers a website where students can access student success seminars. Topics range from “What to Expect in College”, study skills, learning styles, time management, preparing and taking tests, and Microsoft Office tutorials.
Purdue Online Writing Lab
This website provides an endless listing of short handouts that help students with their writing.
Scholarship Help
This site was recommended by a UT Arlington student who gave it a “thumbs-up!” It provides insights on how to find and apply for scholarships and avoid scholarship scams.
Study Guides and Strategies – University of St. Thomas
Good comprehensive site with study guides and strategies.
Study Skills
This site not only offers tips on student success techniques, it also offers information that will help students study within a particular discipline (e.g. math, biology, history, foreign language, etc.).
Test Prep Reviews
This site includes helpful information to help students prepare for standardized exams, like GRE, GMAT, MCAT, THEA, etc., including free practice tests! This site was forwarded to Student Success by a student preparing for the Nursing Entrance Exam.
Tips for Study Groups
This site provides great tips on how to get study groups started, maintain them, and deal with problems and pitfalls.
Time Management for University Students
York University provides an online tutorial to help students conceptualize time management and provides tips for better time management.
Quizlet
Quizlet is an online tool for learning vocabulary words. You can enter a list of vocabulary words, and Quizlet will transform them into flashcards, develop quizzes, and collaboration tools for classmates to help you study those words.
ULifeline
ULifeline and Half of Us are online resources where you can learn more about mental health and take an anonymous screening to understand how you are feeling. Click on the Half of Us icon to get to a video archive of students talking about their own mental health issues. For help on campus with your own wellness, please contact Counseling Services to speak with a counselor.
Create Your Own To-Do Lists
Fill out a to-do list online that will be sure to motivate you!