Dec 16, 2025  
2025-2026 College Catalog 
  
2025-2026 College Catalog

SLS 1501 - College Success


3 cr. hrs.
Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to help you transition successfully into college by exploring the value of higher education and developing strategies for academic and personal achievement. You will practice time management, goal setting, active learning, reading, note-taking, test-taking (including online), writing, and information literacy skills. Emphasis is placed on self-assessment, growth mindset, and understanding how learning styles, personality, and external factors affect motivation and success. The course also addresses communication, diversity, financial literacy, wellness, and conflict resolution. You will create an individualized academic and career plan to support your long-term goals.

Course Designations: (TR)