The College Success Center has kicked off our How to College: A Workshop Series with brand new topics, tips and strategies to help you succeed and thrive. We will host workshops at the Grand Rapids (Main) campus and the Lakeshore campus throughout the semester. Each of the Grand Rapids sessions will accommodate both in-person and virtual attendees.
Be sure to scroll down to see all topics and sessions!
Register to attend a How to College Workshop!
Time-Management
In this workshop, you will learn about the importance of time management and prioritization, how to classify your day-to-day activities and obligations, and how to organize yourself as a student by planning ahead.
| Location | Date | Time | Location | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Campus: | Wednesday, Sept. 4 | 3-4 p.m. | RJF Room 315 or Virtual | Register for workshop |
| Lakeshore Campus: | Monday, Sept. 23 | 3-4 p.m. | Lakeshore; Room 102 | Register for workshop |
| Main Campus: | Tuesday, Oct. 22 | 5-6 p.m. | RJF Room 315 or Virtual | Register for workshop |
| Main Campus: | Thursday, Nov. 7 | noon-1 p.m. | RJF Room 315 or Virtual | Register for workshop |
Note Taking
Learn the importance of note-taking and studying, be able to distinguish between poor notes and quality notes, explain what good note-taking entails, and learn note-taking methods
| Location | Date | Time | Location | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Campus: | Tuesday, Sept. 10 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Lakeshore; Room 102 | Register for workshop |
| Main Campus: | Wednesday, Oct. 2 | 5-6 p.m. | RJF Room 315 or Virtual | Register for workshop |
| Main Campus: | Thursday, Oct. 17 | noon-1 p.m. | RJF Room 315 or Virtual | Register for workshop |
| Main Campus: | Wednesday, Nov. 13 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | RJF Room 315 or Virtual | Register for workshop |
Procrastination
Join us for this one hour workshop to learn about fixed and growth mindset, explore procrastination's impacts and causes, and learn new strategies to avoid procrastinating.
| Location | Date | Time | Location | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Campus: | Thursday, Sept. 12 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | RJF Room 315 or Virtual | Register for workshop |
| Lakeshore Campus: | Thursday, Oct. 10 | 1-2 p.m. | Lakeshore; Room 102 | Register for workshop |
| Main Campus: | Monday, Nov. 4 | 5-6 p.m. | RJF Room 315 or Virtual | Register for workshop |
| Main Campus: | Thursday, Nov. 21 | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | RJF Room 315 or Virtual | Register for workshop |
Clifton Strengths
Complete the Clifton Strengths Assessment to identify your top 5 strengths and learn how personal strengths show up throughout life, the value of focusing on strengths vs weaknesses, and how to leverage strengths to fulfill personal, professional and academic goals.
| Location | Date | Time | Location | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Campus: | Wednesday, Sept. 18 | 2:30-4 p.m. | Lakeshore; Room 102 | Register for workshop |
| Main Campus: | Tuesday, Oct. 1 | 2:30-4 p.m. | RJF Room 315 | Register for workshop |
Study Skills
Learn good study habits and study techniques, and create a study plan in this study skills workshop!
| Location | Date | Time | Location | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Campus: | Thursday, Sept. 19 | 5-6 p.m. | RJF Room 315 or Virtual | Register for workshop |
| Main Campus: | Monday, Oct. 7 | noon-1 p.m. | RJF Room 315 or Virtual | Register for workshop |
| Lakeshore Campus: | Wednesday, Oct. 30 | 3-4 p.m. | Lakeshore; Room 102 | Register for workshop |
| Main Campus: | Tuesday, Nov. 12 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | RJF Room 315 or Virtual | Register for workshop |