Study Smart | Academic Support

About the Program

The course guides students through an exploration of their responsibilities, motivation, self-awareness, and tools to maintain success. By using activities, discussions, group work, writing exercises, and a variety of projects linking students to Auburn University, Study Smart seeks to reconnect students to the collegiate climate more prepared and skilled to meet their personal goals. Students will be challenged to explore what they want for themselves and from college, what they are willing to do to achieve their personal dreams, and how they can persevere in the future.

Students will meet once or twice per week, over a 10-week (7-week for summer) period, for 90-minute online class sessions. Using the On course: Study skills plus edition (3^rd edition) as a guide, Study Smart covers a variety of topics related to academic and personal achievement such as:

Getting On Course to Your Success
Accepting Personal Responsibility
Discovering Self-Motivation
Mastering Self-Management
Employing Interdependence
Gaining Self-Awareness
Adopting Lifelong Learning
Developing Emotional Intelligence
Staying On Course to Your Success

Important Information

Program Requirements

Participation in Study Smart involves a one-time registration fee and a commitment to meeting course expectations. Below are the details regarding program student eligibility, costs and grading criteria to help you prepare for a successful experience.

Student Eligibility

Study Smart is designed for students on suspension at Auburn University. Enrolled students and students who have previously taken Study Smart are not eligible. Students are highly encouraged to meet with their Academic Advisor to discuss their academic status, the appeals process, and the Study Smart program as an option before applying.

Students who have been suspended for the second time at the end of the Spring semester must wait until the Fall semester to participate in the program.

Students must submit an online application for the program by Thursday, September 4 at Noon (Central Time). If their application is approved, students will be provided with the instructions for paying the one-time registration fee of $150. This fee must be paid via an online portal by Friday, September 5 at Noon (Central Time) in order for the student to be officially enrolled in the program. Application submissions and/or fee submissions after the published deadlines will not be accepted.

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Cost

Students must pay $150.00 for registration fees. Instructions for paying this non-refundable fee will be provided by the instructor once a student’s application for the program is approved. Additional materials are also required for the course such as the textbook and an organization system (binder, notebook, folder) to keep up with class session notes and course documents. Instructions for purchasing these materials will be sent out to students once their registration has been processed.

Grading

Study Smart is a non-credit, Pass/Fail course. Students must earn 80% of the total points available to pass. All course assignments must be completed for a student to be eligible to receive a passing grade. Additionally, students may not miss more than two of the scheduled class sessions.

Student Testimonials

The class structure and reading material offered many genuinely useful study skills and proactive uses for creating good habits outside of just academic aspects.

I have gained more confidence in myself and my ability to get back on the right track.

I think it taught me new skills such as self-awareness, self-discipline, and even new ways to communicate with others.

I think I didn’t expect to improve much but I actually put effort into projects and tried to open up and it made me see things differently.