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Take the English and Math assessment EARLY on, before the lazy (or hazy or crazy) days of summer dull your academic recall. Get some coaching on your academic path at the Advising Office. |
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Pay your tuition by or before the deadline so you don’t get dropped from your classes! It’s hard to get back into popular courses if you get bumped for nonpayment. Need help paying tuition in parts? Try the STEPP program [PDF file]. If you need to apply for an emergency tuition deferment, contact Student Services. |
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It’s okay to drop and add courses to adjust your schedule, up to the third day of classes. Just make sure the class you want is open before you drop one you already have. And go to your classes the first day and every day! You're NOT automatically dropped for a "no-show," so make sure you drop a class you don't want. |
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Visit the campus before classes start and locate your classrooms. Also, be aware that sometimes classes get moved, so look for the postings by the classroom doors. Classroom numbers that start with a “W” are at the BCC North Campus in North Bellevue. Check online for recent room changes. |
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Be sure you know what the first day of the quarter actually is! Visit the Enrollment Calendar to get familiar with deadlines. Check the website or look at the printed quarterly schedule for dates. |
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Order your textbooks online and pick them up in the business center in the C Building (cafeteria building). It’s quicker that way. |
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Sign up for free student mentoring through Student Programs: mentorprogram@bellevuecollege.edu. Also, talk to a few people in each of your classes and start a study group right away. |
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Read the final exam schedule and mark your calendar! The final exam date is NOT your usual class meeting day and time. Check your syllabus for info too. |
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Park in the student spots – get a student parking sticker.
Don’t park in the visitor or employee parking lots, as you will get a ticket for sure. |
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Start your reading early. The average retention of material from cramming is only 10%!! Smaller chunks over time are more effective for retention. |
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Time management is the key to success. Schedule time in for reading, research, and writing outside of class, and schedule your social and work activities too! Keep a calendar, and allot time for each “piece” of life. |
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Your brain functions at only 60% after 45 minutes of study. Take a break for 15 minutes and do something unrelated to give your mind a rest. You’ll study better! |
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It’s okay to make mistakes—hey, if you already knew “everything,” you wouldn’t be seeking an education! If you are having difficulty in a class, visit your instructor during office hours. They appreciate students who are proactive. Visit the Academic Success Center if you need tutoring help. |
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Attend your classes—don’t blow them off or consistently come in late. Nothing makes such an impact on your grades as good attendance. Try for 100% presence when you're present. |
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If you have a job or other responsibilities, consider taking only one or two classes. It’s better to slow down than to overload yourself and crash from stress. |
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Turn your cell phone off before entering the classroom. And resist the urge to text until you're out! There is no point to being in class without being “present.” |
