Time Management

Goals to accomplish this semester

• Make a list of two or three goals, both academic and personal, that you plan to accomplish this semester.
• Prioritize these objectives.
•  If you are a fulltime student, your studies should be first on your list.
• Ask yourself, "How do I plan to accomplish these goals?"

Make a semester schedule

• Use the semester calendar. Include the following:
  • Test dates
  • Due dates for major class assignments or projects
  • School events you need to attend
  • Personal events you need to attend
  • Make a permanent weekly schedule for the semester
• Use the Weekly Schedule. Include the following:
  • Classes
  • Meal time
  • Work study
  • Other Work schedule
  • Practices

Study time

• Schedule at least two hours of study time for every credit hour.
  • For example, if you are taking 15 credit hours for the semester, you should schedule 30 hours throughout the week for study preparation and completing class assignments.
• Choose study times carefully.
  • When is your best time to study? If you study better in the morning yours, plan your study times in the morning. If you are a night person and study better at night, plan for your study times to be later in the evening.
• Be practical and realistic
  • Break study time up into small increments.
• Look at the study tips provided at this website.