Study Skills

What does being a successful student look like? Many students believe that successful students:

• Show up for classes
• Take a few notes
• Read the textbook
• Study right before the exam

Becoming a successful student involves learning, studying and developing a skill set which includes:

• Understanding your learning style
• Developing strategies for reading textbooks
• Creating test-taking strategies
• Time management

Identify Your Learning Style:

Your learning style influences the way you understand information and concepts. It also influences the way you solve problems. The three main learning styles are:

What type of learner are you? Don't know - take the quiz here.

Take advantage of additional assistance offered here at CSU:

• Tutoring
• Success Coaching through the Office of Tutoring & Academic Success Center
• Academic Counseling through the Counseling & Academic Success Clinic

For questions regarding Study Skills and understanding your specific degree requirements, please schedule an advising appointment with the Undergraduate Programs and Student Services Office by: