Success Skills Workshops

Success Skills Workshops are hour-long, peer-led, online group sessions that focus on strengthening college success skills, like study skills, note-taking, and motivation. While there is no shortcut to success, these workshops aim to empower you to apply academic habits and soft skills through a deeper understanding of them.

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Fall 2025 Workshop Schedule

Find a workshop that works for your schedule by expanding the sections below, separated by month. To learn more about workshop descriptions, see the Success Skills Workshops descriptions section below. 

September Workshops
DateTimeWorkshop Title
9/2/20257:00pm - 8:00pm Preparing for the Semester
9/3/20255:00pm - 6:00pmPreparing for the Semester
9/9/20257:00pm - 8:00pm Preparing for the Semester
9/10/20255:00pm - 6:00pmLearning Online
9/11/20251:00pm - 2:00pmMetacognition
9/11/20252:00pm - 3:00pm Learning Online
9/15/202511:00am - 12:00pmStudy Smarter Not Longer
9/16/20257:00pm - 8:00pm Managing Your Time Wisely
9/17/20255:00pm - 6:00pmNetworking and Building Professional Relationships
9/18/20251:00pm - 2:00pmPreparing for the Semester
9/18/20252:00pm - 3:00pm Bulking Up Your Notes
9/22/202511:00am - 12:00pmWriting Well
9/23/20257:00pm - 8:00pm Bulking Up Your Notes
9/24/20255:00pm - 6:00pmStudy Smarter Not Longer
9/25/20251:00pm - 2:00pmFocus and Concentration
9/25/20252:00pm - 3:00pm Bulking Up Your Notes
9/29/202511:00am - 12:00pmWriting Well
9/30/20257:00pm - 8:00pm Sending Professional Emails and Outlook Management
October Workshop Schedule
DateTimeWorkshop Title
10/1/20255:00pm - 6:00pmLearning Online
10/2/20251:00pm - 2:00pmFocus and Concentration
10/2/20252:00pm - 3:00pm Bulking Up Your Notes
10/6/202511:00am - 12:00pmManaging Your Time Wisely
10/7/20257:00pm - 8:00pm The Looming Exam
10/8/20255:00pm - 6:00pmStudy Smarter Not Longer
10/13/202511:00am - 12:00pmFocus and Concentration
10/14/20257:00pm - 8:00pm Bouncing Back
10/15/20255:00pm - 6:00pmManaging Your Time Wisely
10/16/20251:00pm - 2:00pmManaging Your Sleep
10/16/20252:00pm - 3:00pm Stress Management
10/20/202511:00am - 12:00pmWriting Well
10/21/20257:00pm - 8:00pm Networking and Building Professional Relationships
10/22/20255:00pm - 6:00pmUgh, Group Work
10/23/20251:00pm - 2:00pmBouncing Back
10/23/20252:00pm - 3:00pm The Looming Exam
10/27/202511:00am - 12:00pmWho has Time for Finance? 
10/28/20257:00pm - 8:00pm Bouncing Back
10/29/20255:00pm - 6:00pmPresenting Like a Pro
10/30/20251:00pm - 2:00pmUgh, Group Work
10/30/20252:00pm - 3:00pm Writing Well
November Workshop Schedule
DateTimeWorkshop Title
11/3/202511:00am - 12:00pmManaging Your Sleep
11/4/20257:00pm - 8:00pm Networking and Building Professional Relationships
11/5/20255:00pm - 6:00pmPresenting Like a Pro
11/6/20251:00pm - 2:00pmStress Management
11/6/20252:00pm - 3:00pm Ugh, Group Work
11/10/202511:00am - 12:00pmFocus and Concentration
11/12/20255:00pm - 6:00pmPresenting Like a Pro
11/13/20251:00pm - 2:00pmManaging Your Sleep
11/13/20252:00pm - 3:00pm The Looming Exam
11/17/202511:00am - 12:00pmWho has Time for Finance? 
11/18/20257:00pm - 8:00pm Writing Well
11/19/20255:00pm - 6:00pmUgh, Group Work
11/20/20251:00pm - 2:00pmPresenting Like a Pro
11/20/20252:00pm - 3:00pm Sending Professional Emails and Outlook Management
11/24/202511:00am - 12:00pmStress Management
11/25/20257:00pm - 8:00pm The Looming Exam
December Workshop Schedule
DateTimeWorkshop Title
12/1/202511:00am - 12:00pmStress Management
12/2/20257:00pm - 8:00pm Bulking Up Your Notes
12/3/20255:00pm - 6:00pmStudy Smarter Not Longer
12/4/20251:00pm - 2:00pmStudy Smarter Not Longer
12/4/20252:00pm - 3:00pm The Looming Exam

I am a faculty/staff member. How can I request a Learning Commons presentation?

Visit our Bearcats Landing intranet for more information on requesting presentations as a faculty/staff member.

How can I apply to be a Success Skills Workshops Peer Educator?

Visit the Success Skills Workshops Employment webpage to learn more about the positions.

Success Skills Workshops descriptions
TitleDescriptionTopics Covered
Bouncing BackOverwhelmed by coursework and grades? This workshop will help you thrive by exploring growth mindset, setting goals, and creating a personalized plan for success.motivation, stress management
Bulking Up Your NotesTaking notes is crucial for classroom learning and memory retention; this workshop will debunk common myths, present the latest research on note-taking, and help you assess and improve your style, covering note-taking, metacognition, time management, and motivation.study skills
Focus and ConcentrationStruggling with focus and motivation in online classes? This workshop will teach strategies to limit distractions, enhance concentration, and build internal motivation for success in a home learning environment.motivation, time management
Group WorkGroup work in college can be stressful; this workshop will teach you strategies to turn it into an opportunity by exploring small group learning research, successful group dynamics, and tools for effective communication and stress management.study skills
Learning OnlineWith the rise of online classes, it's easy to get distracted without a classroom setting and syllabus structure; this workshop will teach you to create a routine and plan for effective online learning, covering time management, planning, campus resources, and communication with peers and professors.study skills, time management
The Looming Exam: Push Past Procrastination to ActionYou may sit down to start studying, ready to dedicate their time to your upcoming exam; however, while you  are pulling up your notes, you decide to take a little detour to TikTok…three hours later, you have not studied at all. This procrastination leads to more stress and less work. You can come learn about procrastination and gain the skills to push past it to action and achievement. In this workshop, we will focus on the latest research on motivation and procrastination and conduct an assessment of students' own behaviors, resulting in a balanced plan for continued motivation for their next exam and throughout the semester. Key skills covered are motivation, prioritization, stress management and perseverance.time management, study skills, motivation
Manage Your Time WiselyBetween classes, jobs, friends, and homework, there is a lot to juggle in college; this workshop will address multitasking myths, procrastination, attention spans, and teach balancing schedules and prioritizing tasks.motivation, time management
Managing Your SleepBalancing school, work, and social life can push sleep down the priority list; this workshop will teach you to develop a healthy sleep schedule to enhance learning, covering sleep science, benefits, and creating a better sleep environment.life skills, stress management
Networking and Building Professional RelationshipsLearn practical strategies to connect with professors, advisors, and mentors.  Explore ways to engage in class, attend office hours with confidence, and communicate professionally. Gain tips for making the most of mentorship opportunities and requesting strong letters of recommendation.building relationships, networking, communication
Preparing for the SemesterMost students start the semester with good intentions, but without a plan, these habits can wane; this workshop will help you organize, develop academic habits, manage time, and use campus resources.study skills, time management
Presenting Like a ProTerrified of presenting in class and want to improve your public speaking skills for a good grade? Bring your topic to this workshop to learn tips, practice strategies, and create action steps for your next presentation.study skills, stress management
Pushing Past ProcrastinationStruggling with procrastination and distractions? This workshop will provide strategies to overcome procrastination, boost motivation, and create a plan for effective study habits and stress management.study skills, time management
Sending Professional Emails and Outlook ManagementLearn to write clear, professional emails and manage your Outlook inbox. Learn strategies for communicating with professors, as well as practical tools like folders, rules, and routines to stay organized and reduce email stress. Outlook management, writing emails, communication
Stress and WellnessAs finals approach, stress levels rise; this workshop will teach you stress science, relief strategies, and how to create a balanced plan to manage assignments and studying effectively.life skills, stress management
Study Smarter, Not LongerStudying is crucial for passing a class but often stressful; this workshop will teach you to study smarter using memory research, covering study skills, time management, procrastination, and motivation to create a personal study plan.study skills, time management
Training Your BrainMotivation can wane over the course of the semester; this workshop will reveal tricks to keep your brain engaged and focused, explaining the science behind brain function and how to reignite inspiration to finish strong.life skills, motivation
Who Has Time for Finance?Finance is a major stressor for college students; this workshop will teach you to manage your money effectively, covering personal finance, student loans, and credit cards, and providing resources for ongoing financial health.life skills, stress management
Writing WellWe know that writing an essay can be challenging and mentally taxing; bring an upcoming assignment to this workshop where we'll cover jumpstarting the writing process, qualities of strong writing, and critical components like academic integrity, citation skills, and motivation.study skills

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