Academic-Centers

Strategies for Academic Success (GS-100)

Fall 2024 Schedule of GS-100 Courses

SectionDaysTimesDates
GS-100-BMon03:05 – 04:55 p.m.08/21/24 – 12/13/24
GS-100-CMon03:15 – 04:05 p.m.08/21/24 – 12/13/24
GS-100-DTue 03:15 – 04:05 p.m.08/21/24 – 12/13/24
GS-100-EWed12:55 – 01:45 p.m.08/21/24 – 12/13/24
GS-100-FTue09:00 – 09:50 a.m.08/21/24 – 12/13/24
GS-100-GWed04:10 – 05:00 p.m.08/21/24 – 12/13/24
GS-100-HMon12:55 – 01:45 p.m.08/21/24 – 12/13/24

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.