Seminar Series on Academic Success
Our Seminar Series on Academic Success provides free, interactive, small-group presentations for students of any level or discipline who want to develop their academic success skills. We focus on presenting research-based skills and strategies in an accessible way. Seminars are led by our friendly professional and peer academic coaches, who are also available for individual appointments during the academic year.
To request disability accommodations, please contact us at least 10 business days prior to the seminar you would like to attend.
Spring 2026 Seminars
Have you ever wondered how, after hours of going over notes and materials, you still can’t remember what you need to know? It turns out that many of the most commonly used learning strategies just don’t work. This seminar will provide you with tips and strategies to make your learning and studying more effective!
Wednesday, February 4
7:00 p.m.
10 Architecture Annex
Zoom, Zoom ID: 698 929 1006
Tuesday, February 24
6:00 p.m.
331 Smyth
Thursday, March 19
6:30 p.m.
109 Architecture Annex
Wednesday, April 1
7:00 p.m.
109 Architecture Annex
Monday, April 13
5:30 p.m.
334 Major Williams
Are you stressed out over all the exams, papers, and group projects that will soon be taking up your time? Learn how to stay motivated, manage the stress, and find the time to do all of the things you need (plus some time for fun!). We will also review strategies for effective test taking.
Wednesday, April 29
7:00 p.m.
240 DDS
Thursday, April 30
5:30 p.m.
240 DDS
Monday, May 4
6:00 p.m.
244 Holden
Tuesday, May 5
6:30 p.m.
224 Holden
Taking an online course that you thought might be easier? An online course takes time, dedication, self-control and self-motivation that is on par with a program on a physical campus in terms of quality. Learn evidence-based strategies of how to approach an online course differently than attending a class in person.
Thursday, February 12
5:30 p.m.
1760 Litton-Reaves
Wednesday, March 18
6:30 p.m.
Zoom, Zoom ID: 794 241 2206
You try to get your work done, but there’s always a better time. All of a sudden it’s the night before your big test, or project, or paper and there’s not enough time to get it done! You stress out, stay up all night, and turn something in that you know is not your best work. If you’re tired of that routine, come learn how to use your free time more efficiently to get homework done before the final countdown. This workshop will include motivation techniques to get you started early, help to design a study/homework plan to avoid rushing at the last minute, and will debunk the idea that we work better under pressure.
Thursday, January 29
5:30 p.m.
109 Architecture Annex
Monday, February 9
6:30 p.m.
1760 Litton-Reaves
Tuesday, March 31
6:30 p.m.
204 Hutcheson
Wednesday, April 15
7:00 p.m.
334 Major Williams
Monday, April 20
6:00 p.m.
220 DDS
Do you spend a lot of time reading your assignments, but then don’t remember what you read? Does your mind wander or do you doze off when you’re trying to read? When you’re in class, do you have a hard time knowing what to write down in your notes? If you answered yes to any of these questions, attend this seminar! You’ll learn techniques for getting the most from your readings, staying focused, increasing your reading comprehension, memory recall, and note-taking (both in class and while reading).
Thursday, February 5
5:30 p.m.
204 Hutcheson
Wednesday, February 18
7:00 p.m.
114 Architecture Annex
Monday, March 2
6:30 p.m.
204 Hutcheson
Tuesday, March 24
6:00 p.m.
109 Architecture Annex
Thursday, April 9
5:30 p.m.
1760 Litton-Reaves
Come learn about successful test-taking! In this seminar you’ll learn strategies for preparing for tests, what to do during a test to help you to remain calm and what to do after your test to learn from your mistakes.
Monday, February 16
5:30 p.m.
114 Architecture Annex
Tuesday, March 3
6:00 p.m.
204 Hutcheson
Thursday, March 26
6:30 p.m.
109 Architecture Annex
Wednesday, April 22
7:00 p.m.
240 DDS
Do you ever wish there were just a few more hours in each day? Do you wonder how you’ll ever be able to accomplish everything you need to do? Time management is a challenge for many students, but attending this seminar can help you get organized and learn how to use your time more effectively, leaving time for both school and fun!
Tuesday, January 27
6:30 p.m.
Zoom, Zoom ID: 698 929 1006
Thursday, February 26
5:30 p.m.
331 Smyth
Monday, March 23
6:00 p.m.
1040 Torgersen
Wednesday, April 8
7:00 p.m.
109 Architecture Annex
Thursday, April 23
5:30 p.m.
240 DDS
Other Seminar Options
Hoping to offer one of our seminars in your class? During the fall and spring semesters, you can request a seminar presentation for your students. Our presenters are available beginning in the third week of each semester; we begin taking requests one month prior to the start of fall classes, and we begin scheduling those requested seminars during the first week of classes.