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Student Success Library

Tips and Resources from The Center for Student Success

Student Success Library

The Student Success Library is designed to provide access to success materials on demand. Topics covered include improving study and note taking habits, learning how to improve time management, thinking critically for college level courses, and setting goals to keep yourself motivated.

We encourage you to use these resources on your own but to make the most of them consider making an appointment with a staff member! 

 

How to Write an Effective Email

Email EtiquetteSometimes you are going to need to contact your professors outside of class, and you’ll usually do that by email. You might not have thought much about how to write an email, but you should. You'll have a much better interaction if you follow a few simple guidelines.

Email Etiquette and the Email Hall of Shame

 

 The Center for Student Success Printables

Focused Study Sessions

FOCUSED STUDY SESSIONS

Learn the four important steps to a great study session designed to facilitate long term retention and help you avoid mental fatigue.

Smart Goal Setting

SMART GOAL SETTING

Clarify your ideas, focus your efforts, and use your time and resources productively to increase your chances of achieving what you want in life.

Study Skills Inventory

STUDY SKILLS INVENTORY

Are your study skills everything they should be? Take our study skills inventory to find out!

 

Time Management

TEN TIPS FOR TIME MANAGEMENT

Learn how to use your time effectively with these tips from NSRP!

Do You Have a Growth Mindset?

DO YOU HAVE A GROWTH MINDSET?

Do you believe that your skills and abilities can be improved in small increments? Learn how to develop a "growth mindset."

College Reading Skills

COLLEGE READING SKILLS

Check out these quick tips for improving your reading skills!

 

Critical Thinking

CRITICAL THINKING FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS

Critical thinking leads to better grades and better habits of mind. Follow these tips to get better at it.

Study Tips

STUDY TIPS

Establish good study habits early to make the most of your college education.

Notetaking 101

NOTE TAKING 101

Unlock the secrets of better note taking with the seven Rs!

Start Your Semester Strong

START YOUR SEMESTER STRONG

Ten easy-to-follow tips to start your semester  on the right foot.

Finish Your Semester Strong

FINISH YOUR SEMESTER STRONG

You're almost there! Finish as strong as you started with these tips from the Center for Student Success.

 

 

 Streaming Platform Quick Start Guides

Quick Start GuidesThe Office of Online Learning has put together three short videos that can help you get started with Webex, Microsoft Teams, and Canvas. Check them out!

 

 

 

University Resources

  • USM Administration BuildingWatch the Office of Online Learning’sto learn more about using Canvas
  • If you have questions about academic advisement, complete the University Advisement Center’s
  • Many support offices are offering online sessions and tutoring through a shared platform..
  • Check the Success Library often for additional materials on how to succeed. New resources are uploaded daily.
  • Having issues with wifi access at home? View our guide to wifi hotspots in Mississippi.

 

 

Contact Us

The Center for Student Success
Cook Library Room 138

Hattiesburg Campus

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Email
successFREEMississippi

Phone
601.266.6405

Student Help Website