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Go to class:

  • Need a ride? Call Los Lunas transportation (352-3595)
  • Attend every class from beginning to end
  • Arrange your activities around school
  • Students who have few absences make the best grades

Do the work:

    • Keep and read each class syllabus
    • Check assignment due dates and upcoming tests
    • Complete all assignments on time

Get tutoring - tutors are available to help you with:
  • Writing essays
  • Math problems
  • Understanding new concepts
  • Study strategies
  • Test preparation
Contact your Instructors:
  • When you miss class
  • When you are having difficulties
  • By phone or e-mail
  • To set up appointments
Meet with Student Success Manager (Advisor):
  • For school related issues
  • For personal issues
  • To help with class schedules

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Schedule Study time:
  • Schedule a time to study
  • Each credit requires 2 hours per week of study time
  • One 4-credit class requires 8 hours per week of study time
  • 12 credit hours (full-time), expect to study 24 hours a week
Practice Good Study Habits:
  • Know your learning preference and use it
  • Read your text books
  • Highlight, underline and/or make notes
  • Read the assignments before they are covered in class
  • Take notes in class
  • Read notes after class
  • Re-write, type, or read notes out loud
  • Study throughout the semester, not just before the tests
  • Know at least one person in each of your classes
  • If you miss a class find out what was covered
  • Form or join a study group
Utilize campus resources:
  • Library: study, research, check out books
  • Learning Center: tutors, computer labs, study resources
  • Registrar: Admissions and registration information
  • Computer Labs: several on campus available to all students ( Library, The Learning Center, and the Business & Technology Building (B)
  • Financial aid: grants, loans, work study, Veterans benefits
  • Student Services: Academic Advisement, Career counseling

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