College Success: Quick Reference Notes

College success relies on engagement, preparation, and self-advocacy.
Learn essential terms: syllabus, office hours, registrar; these help you navigate college processes.
Communicate using your college email to avoid IT flags when instructors or staff review messages.
Build relationships with advisers and instructors; being active and asking questions makes you memorable.
Asking thoughtful questions is valuable; there are no dumb questions in class.
Have a support system (family, peers) that provides practical help beyond encouragement.
Know your purpose (your why) for being in college and stay engaged with new people and ideas.
You are your biggest adviser and motivator; seek resources and advocate for yourself.
If you need help, take action: log in, access modules, and complete required tasks.

Words to know: syllabus, office hours, registrar.
Office hours = time when the instructor is available to help.
Use your college email for official communication; personal emails may be flagged by IT.
Use tools like ChatGPT to learn new college-related vocabulary.

The relationships you build (adviser, instructors, coaches) can be some of the most important in life.
Be recognizable by participating, leading, and asking questions.

Stay engaged, learn new things, and meet new people.
Take responsibility for your own success; you are your biggest adviser and motivator.
Resources exist on campus; you must advocate for yourself to access them.

Family and peers provide practical support (meals, tours, check-ins) as you pursue college.