Provides overviews of college policies, procedures, curricular offerings. Encourages contacts with other students and staff. Assists students toward college success through information regarding effective study habits, career and academic planning, and other college resources available to students.

This will help students avoid any surprises and give the best opportunity for success in college. Students will be working toward finding out their two “key colleges” and they will then investigate those colleges at length. At the conclusion of the course students will be prepared to enter these college and know how and where to find resources to ensure success.

This module is part of the Open Course Library, a collection of shareable course materials created for faculty to use in their classes. As part of the Open Course Library this content is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which means that you are free to reuse the course in its entirety, edit it and use a your own modified version, or pick out only pieces which can be incorporated into your own course, as long as you credit the original author for their work.

To access all materials for this course you may download either the ANGEL export file or the IMS Common Cartridge file. While the ANGEL file is specific to that system, the Common Cartridge file is compatible with many learning management systems. More information on Common Cartridge is available at http://www.imsglobal.org/cc/ .

With engaging content and a focus on applying course concepts to real-world situations, College Success helps first-generation students and those who are academically or otherwise unprepared for college. It will equip you with the basic academic, professional, and personal skills you need to be successful in college.

Congratulations on enrolling in this course and thus making a commitment to college
success! This course is about YOU - your values, passions, and goals. College is an exciting time full of opportunities and challenges. Embrace them all. Success is what YOU define it to be. YOU deserve to be successful, so don’t be afraid to uncover who YOU are to discover who YOU want to become. Good luck in your future endeavors and thank you for allowing us to be a part of your life journey. - Anh Nguyen

College is a place where you will learn more about yourself and work towards your full potential. This is your time to carry out your personal, academic and career goals! You will meet new people and establish relationships that will last a lifetime. Be open to new
opportunities, embrace challenges and don't be afraid to make mistakes. Feed yourself with knowledge, make good choices, stay true to yourself, stay centered around your values and follow your passions. Seek support when necessary and know you are not alone on this journey.