How to do your best in college: Student Success
Online Academic Learning Resources
taking tests
studying effectively and efficiently
reading college material
writing for college
avoiding procrastination
managing time
math skills and anxiety
giving speeches
taking notes
online learning
online dictionaries
IHCC Services
Counselors
Orientation and College Jargon
INTS 1101, College Success Strategies
Other College Resources
Math Practice Assessments
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Featured Links: Seven Habits of Highly Successful Students - Inver Hills Community College, Psychology Department
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Online Academic Learning Resources
GPA Calculator
(Note: This is meant to be a tool only.
See an IHCC counselor for any GPA questions.)
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Strategies to Use With Questions You Cannot Answer Immediately – Virginia Tech
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Common Exam Errors – University of North Dakota, Grand Forks
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Final Exam Preparation Tips - University of North Dakota, Grand Forks
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General Test Strategy - University of North Dakota, Grand Forks
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Taking Objective Tests - University of North Dakota, Grand Forks
How to Study Effectively and Efficiently
- What is Your Learning Style - University of South Dakota
- Study Skills Inventory - Virginia Tech (complete and print this inventory to discuss with a counselor or your instructor!)
- How to Get Along with your College Professor - Texas A & M University
- Burn-Out - Texas A & M University
- The Freshman Year
- When to study, Where to study – University of California, Berkeley
- Trials and Tribulations of College Life – Edinboro University
- Constructive Suggestions Regarding Motivation, Motivation Checklist – Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- College Motivation and Maintaining a Positive Attitude – Edinboro University
- Improving your Memory – Texas A&M University
- Using Study Groups to Increase Learning – University of Victoria
- Tips for Academic Success – University of Washington
- Thirteen Quick Tips to Enhance Your College Experience – University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
- Establishing Good Study Habits – Edinboro University
- Writing Assignments - University of Victoria
- Sound Memory Strategies - University of Western Ontario
- Thinking Like a Genius - University of St. Thomas
- Links for Special Populations - University of Texas at Austin
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Seven Strategies for Reading Difficult Material – University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
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Tips for Increasing your Reading Speed – University of Victoria
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7 Day Procrastination Plan – University of California, Berkeley
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Techniques to Manage Procrastination – University of California, Berkeley
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Printable Schedule Planning Worksheet (PDF -- you'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view or print), Inver Hills Community College
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Is Online Learning Right For You? (Minnesota Online)
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Is your computer properly figured to take online classes? Do a system test for Desire2Learn!
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Encyclopedias and Multiple Reference Links at LibrarySpot.com
IHCC Services:
Counselors:
The counseling staff is available to assist
you with your
transition to college. Counselors can help you develop
strategies to succeed in college as well as help you learn how to access college
resources and understand college policies/procedures.
Orientation:
Attending orientation is essential for all
degree seeking students and mandatory if you will be registering
for more than five credits. At orientation, you will gain essential
information about educational options, selecting courses, college
services, and policies/procedures. If you are not a returning
IHCC student, please contact
Admissions
for more information. Otherwise, returning students can access
an online review of orientation.
If all this college jargon has your head swimming, visit this quick link!
INTS 1101, College Success
Strategies:
INTS 1101 is a two credit course designed to help
you reach
their educational goals. Topics include academic goal setting,
testing strategies, time management skills, learning styles, and
selecting courses. For the class schedule, click
"Class
Schedule" on the right menu bar and then select
the term and INTS to see when the class is offered!
Assessments:
If you want to refresh your
math skills and take the assessments, the link below will provide
some practice! Remember, you can not reassess after beginning
a math sequence! See the learning Center for details about the
assessment policies and procedures.
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Accuplacer review (math, reading, and English)
Child Care, 651-450-8627, Child Care Center
Computer Lab, 651-450-8653, Library building-lower level
Disability Services, 651-450-8628 or 450-8647; TTY 651-450-8369, Library building-second floor
Financial Aid, 651-450-8518, TTY 651-450-8360, College Center- second floor
Health Service and Insurance, 651-450-8524, College Center-second floor
Learning Center, 651-450-8629, TTY 651-450-8629, TTY 651-450-8369, Library building-second floor
Library, 651-450-8625, Library building-lower level
Math Center, Library building-second floor
Off-campus Employment, 651-450-8383, College Center-second floor
Peer Tutoring, Library building-second floor
Post-graduation Employment, 651-450-8383, College Center-second floor
Recreational Sports and Activities, 651-450-8538, Activities Building
Veterans Services, 651-552-6862, Library building-second floor
Writing Center, Library building-second floor
