Although the 2020-2021 academic year looks a bit different at R-MC, our goal is for you to have a successful experience, whether you decided to commute this semester, are taking all your classes online, have a mix of online, hybrid, and face-to-face classes, or are quarantined or needing to shelter in place. This guide contains resources to help support you, no matter what format your classes are in.

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Here are some general guidelines for being successful at at college, especially if your schedule is different from what you're used to:

• Establish a good workspace and keep that space consistent
• Stay on top of your syllabus
• Engage in conversations online, either in message boards or video conferencing
• Stay organized
• Be disciplined to do work at the same time every day; hold yourself accountable
• Eliminate distractions
• Manage time wisely
• Stay in communication with your classmates/peers and Instructor
• Seek help when needed

You may have more writing heavy assignments during this time, it can't hurt to check with the Communication Center for a little writing help.

Read more tips & recommendations

• 7 Tips for Success when Taking Online Courses. University of Illinois
• What I Wish Someone had Told Me BEFORE Taking Online Classes. Rasmussen College.
• Online Students Share Time Management Tips (video). U.S. News Education.