College Classes and Academics

College Classes

Choosing your college classes can be one of the most important decisions you make as a college student. Read on for important information about popular classes, easiest courses, and how to optimize your college schedule.

• College Classes: A New Student’s Guide
• How Should I Pick My Freshman Year Classes?
• Setting Up Your College Class Schedule
• How Are College Classes Structured?
• Getting Into College Classes
• What Does a Typical College Class Schedule Look Like?
• Easiest College Classes
• Hardest College Classes
• What Are College Labs Like?
• College Lecture Etiquette
• What is a Freshman Seminar?
• What Are Pass/Fail Classes?
• The Laptop Debate: Computers in the College Classroom
• Student Engagement at Colleges Is Up, Reports Study
• Renting, Buying, and Selling Your College Textbooks
• Digital and Online Textbooks
• What You Need to Know About College Textbooks
• How to Make Your Class Schedule so Awesome it’s Unfair
• How College Class Size Impacts Your Learning

College Majors

By the end of your sophomore year, you will have chosen exactly what you want to study for the rest of your college career. Explore everything you need to know about college majors including how to choose your major, how to declare your major, and the best college majors for your buck.

• 5 Tips to Help You Choose a Major
• Declaring Your Major
• The Most Popular College Majors
• The Least Popular College Majors
• Easiest College Majors
• Hardest College Majors
• What are Pre-Professional Majors?
• Budget Cuts Lengthen College Degree Programs
• 8 College Majors With the Best Return on Investment

College Exams, Papers and Studying

How do I write college papers? How do I study for tests and exams? What's the best way to take notes in college? How can technology help me? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this section.

• How to Write College Papers
• High School Exams vs. College Exams
• Cheating on Standardized Tests
• Taking Notes in College
• College Majors with Papers, College Majors with Tests
• College Reading Strategies: Read, Analyze, Remember
• What is a Writing Center?
• College Tutoring
• Technology in College
• 7 Best Study Tips for College Students
• 5 Best Study Tips for Visual Learners
• 4 Best Study Tips for Auditory Learners
• Get Organized: How to Develop Better Study Habits
• 3 Finals in 2 Days: Maximize Study Time
• How to Remember What You Study for Finals
• Foods to Avoid During Finals
• 5 Seated Exercises for Study Breaks
• Finals: Balancing College Exams and Essays
• 3 New Year's Resolutions for College Students
• 5 Ways to Write a Paper Without Going Cross-Eyed
• 4 Ways to Make the Most of Your Summer Before College
• Spring Clean Your Study Habits
• 5 Study Tips for Tactile Learners

College Professors

A good relationship with your college professors and teaching assistants can improve your college experience - and maybe even your grades. Learn more about choosing good professors and how to handle grading disputes as we explore the ins and outs of college professors.

• Famous Professors: From Celebs to Diplomats
• Teaching Assistants
• What Are Guest Lecturers?
• How to Evaluate a Professor
• Problems with Professors: How to Handle Grading Disputes
• 4 Ways to Make the Most of Your Professor's Office Hours
• 5 Ways to Force Your Professor to Like You

Grades and College Requirements

Do you know your college's unique grading policies and graduation requirements? Every school treats grades and requirements slightly differently. If you're interested in finding out more about everything from the Dean's List to the college swimming test to academic probation, read more here.

• What are General Education Requirements?
• College Language Requirements
• College PE Requirements
• College Swim Tests
• Does My College GPA Matter?
• Academic Warning, Academic Probation and Dismissal
• College Honors Programs
• The College Dean’s List
• Graduating With Honors

Cheating and Plagiarism in College

Cheating and plagiarism are some of the most important topics in higher education today. College professors are cracking down and administrations are creating new rules to combat cheating. Find out what you need to know to avoid getting into hot water for cheating and plagiarism here.

• Cheating in College
• Plagiarism and Intellectual Property
• The Rules of Plagiarism in College
• Cheating Prevention in College
• College Honor Codes and Disciplinary Action
• Cheating in the College Classroom

College Administration and Facilities

Places like the registrar's office and the college library can go a long way in helping you succeed in college. Not only will administration offices and college facilities help your grades, they can also help you get the classes and the schedules you want. Find out how to take advantage of everything your school offers.

• The College Academic Calendar
• What Is the College Registrar?
• College Transfer Credit Policy
• Getting to Know Your College Library
• The College Library and Academic Resources: What Schools Have to Offer
• What is a College Summer Reading Program?
• College Summer School

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