Academic Success

What increases the likelihood of academic success?

• Initiate and access services and accommodations at the beginning of the school year
• Attend regular meetings with a Disability Specialist
• Maintain regular contact with an academic advisor, TRiO advisor, or other campus resources
• Visit professors during their office hours for questions, clarification, feedback, etc.
• Have an understanding of the impact of the disability and compensatory strategies that work
• Attend supplemental instruction sessions
• Routinely use a planner and/or other organizational and time management tools
• Use technology
• Seek out the library reference staff
• Be open to utilizing the counseling center and tutoring as needed
• Bring outlines and papers to the writing lab

What students should have

• A planner: paper or electronic version, that breaks the day down into 15 minute intervals, and has a week at a glance
• Post-it notes: a variety of sizes and colors
• Highlighters: The more colors the better (Zazzle packs of 12 colors)
• Notecards: 3×5 loose or those on a spiral binding
• 3 ring binders
• Tab sheets with folders
• Loose-leafed paper
• Clear sheet protector