Are you ready to go back to school and need a refresher on college-level skills?
We can help! Give yourself a head start with College Success 101, a kind of boot camp for your brain! In 10 weeks, you’ll get the skills you need to succeed in college and you’ll get THREE undergrad credits that you can use at partner colleges toward your degree.
Classes begin September 18, with an introductory course at 5:30 p.m. After that, classes will post every Sunday evening and students can log in at their convenience. We recommend 5-7 hours a week to dedicate to this FREE course.
Interested? Read on for additional details.
How does it work?
College Success 101 is an online course where you’ll work on five modules covering topics like these:
- Overcoming obstacles to college success
- Using MS Office and internet tools
- Finding credible sources and writing research papers
- Managing a budget and understanding financial aid terms
- Building a College Success Spreadsheet to organize your school search
- Creating a professional online resume
Never taken an online course? Don’t worry! We have a technology module designed to get you up to speed in no time. And whichever college and program you choose after the course, the skills you learn online will help you accomplish the most challenging aspects of college.
Will I have support in the course?
Besides an engaged, available instructor to guide you through the modules, you’ll also connect with your classmates– other students heading back to school, facing the same challenges. Active discussion forums will allow you to “meet” each other and share ideas.
You’ll also have the continued support of Graduate Memphis education advisers. These caring staffers will check in with you throughout the course to offer any help you need.
That’s all I need to know! How do I sign up?
If you’d like to register for this course, please email Meghan Stuthard at [email protected] or call (901) 415-2774. Classes will begin September 18 and will be 10 weeks in duration.