Academic-Centers

Strategies for Academic Success (GS-100)

Spring 2025 Schedule of GS-100 Courses

SectionDaysTimesDates
GS-100-AMon03:05 p.m. – 03:55 p.m.01/08/2025 – 05/09/2025
GS-100-BTue12:55 p.m. – 01:45 p.m.01/08/2025 – 05/09/2025
GS-100-CThu03:05 p.m. – 03:55 p.m.01/08/2025 – 05/09/2025

Strategies for Academic Success (GS-100) is a 1-credit learning strategies and study skills course appropriate for Valpo students who want to enhance their academic achievement. Through focused discussion on course materials, peer interaction, skill development, self-assessment, and other activities, students will discover and integrate best practices for achieving their college goals.

Course Topics Include:

  • Effective Learning Strategies
  • Establishing Good Study Habits
  • Academic Resilience & Grit
  • Self-Efficacy & Self-Regulation
  • Test Preparation (Study Plans)
  • Test-Taking Techniques
  • Time Management
  • Overcoming Procrastination
  • Goal Setting & Motivation
  • Support Systems
  • Decision-Making
  • Reading Strategies
  • Note-Taking Skills
  • Self-Assessments

General Course Information:

  • GS-100 is a 1-credit course that meets for two 50-minute class sessions each week.
  • Classes run for 7 or 14-week periods and meet for a total of 14 sessions.
  • Class size is small, which allows for group discussion and peer interaction in a collaborative learning environment.