1. Student Success Spring 2016 The University of Southern Mississippi The College of Science and Technology

2. Being a Successful College Student Regularly attend ALL of your classes Build professional relationships with your instructors Plan ahead Follow your syllabus as a road map in your classes Submit all assignments on time DO NOT procrastinate Set goals for yourself STUDY, STUDY, STUDY for your exams Work Load! – Every hour of class requires at least 2 hours of study outside of class

3. Available Academic Help For more information and location: http://www.usm.edu/success http://www.usm.edu/success Chemistry Tutorial Center Speaking Center Math Tutoring Center Biological Sciences Learning Center Writing Center Construction Tutoring Physics Tutoring Polymer Science Tutorial Center Polymer Science Tutorial Center For assistance contact: Douglas Masterson, Ph.D. Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs douglas.masterson@usm.edu 601-266-4883 Gulf Coast students may obtain academic assistance at the Gulf Coast Learning Commons.

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