CLASS Program - 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 Disability Specialist
Maintain regular contact with an academic advisor, TRIO advisor, etc.
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 bring when they come in the Fall 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: 3x5 loose or those on a spiral binding
3 ring binders
Tab sheets with folders
Loose-leafed paper
Clear sheet protectors
