Undergraduate Business Programs | 10
Academic
Success Tips
What does it take to be a successful college student? There are many characteristics we use to describe a successful
student: determined, motivated, intelligent, etc. But beyond personal attributes, to be a successful college student, it is
essential to understand the policies and procedures of the university, get involved on campus, use your time
management skills, and know when and where to ask for help.
Attend Classes
You need to be engaged in the course content to learn.
Be Prepared
Read materials before class, study and complete
assignments on time.
Understand that being a Student is a
Full-Time Job
Earning your degree is challenging and requires your
time and efforts, but it is rewarding when you have been
successful. At the university, students are in class
approximately 12 -16 hours, but are expected to spend
approximately 32 hours outside of class to read and
complete assignments.
Get to Know Your Professors and
Advisors
Professors are a great source of information and advice,
and a valuable reference for graduate school or getting
that first job. Visit with your instructors after class and
during office hours so they can get to know you.
Also make sure you visit with your academic advisor as
they are there to help you succeed academically and are a
great source of referral information.
Use Your Syllabus to Plan Your
Quarter
Your syllabus will have the instructors expectations and
contact information.
Balance and Budget Your Time
Invest in some type of calendar and post each of your
assignments and deadlines as outlined on each course
syllabus. Also, eating nutritious food, exercising, and
getting enough rest are essential to academic success and
mental health.
Get Involved in Campus Life
Join organizations, play sports, attend a concert or event
– the more involved you are in campus life, the more
opportunities will present themselves to you.
Avoid “Street Advising”
Do not use hearsay or rumor as a guide for academic
information. Talk with your advisor, read the General
Catalog, or consult with an academic department to
address your questions.
Utilize All Campus Resources
There are many resources on campus. Become familiar
with them and use them to support your studies.
11 | Student Handbook
Important Dates and
Deadlines
Students are responsible for being aware of and following all
published dates and deadlines.
All students are held to the established deadlines on the
Academic Calendar. The most up-to-date calendar can be found
at:
http://registrar.ucr.edu/registrar/academiccalendar/default.aspx
Some of the important deadlines each quarter are listed below.
Last Day To:
Deadline:
Add/Drop Classes on GROWL
End of 2
nd
Week
Add a Class or
Go as a Part-Time Student via MyForms
End of 3
rd
Week
Withdraw from a course with a “W” via MyForms End of 6
th
Week
Change a course’s grading basis via MyForms
End of 8
th
Week
Withdraw from the Quarter via
an appointment with your Advisor
End of 10
th
Week
MyForms – The Electronic Enrollment
Adjustment Form
Through the end of the 2
nd
Week, all changes to your schedule
are made online through GROWL.
After the 2
nd
week, changes to your schedule are made through
the MyForms web site. The deadline to submit your enrollment
adjustment request through MyForms is by
Noon (12 p.m.)
on
the stated deadline date.
The MyForms site can be found at:
http://myforms.ucr.edu
.
Quarterly Events
Fall 2015
:
October 2
nd
- SoBA Transfer Student Pizza Party
October 8
th
- SoBA Social (SLC)
December 1
st
- Apply to Student Ambassador program
Finance and Accounting Job Fair*
Career Expo: Diversity Job Fair*
Various SoBA workshops*
Winter 2016:
March 1st - Apply to Student Ambassador program
Internship and Non-Profit Job Fair*
Various SoBA Workshops*
Spring 2016:
April 27
th
- Scholarship Ceremony
April 1
st
- Apply to Transfer Peer Mentor program
June 8
th
- Beta Gamma Sigma Ceremony
Spring Job Fair*
Last Chance Job Fair*
Various SoBA workshops*
*Information about Career Center and SoBA events can be found at:
http://careers.ucr.edu/
or at our various social media sites.