Time Management

Managing your time is a critical support strategy in the learning process, particularly for college students. Because many high school students are so used to parents, teachers, and others providing structure to their lives, they often do not make that smooth transition into a university setting in which it is now up to them to structure their time. To get organized, reduce stress, and increase efficiency, students must learn how to manage their time and tasks, and ultimately themselves.

Academic Skills offers workshops and 1:1 appointments on the topic of time management. Find more information on our Workshops page and our student portal.

Tips for managing your time and tasks:

  • List all class times and other fixed activities.
  • Set times for sleep & meals.
  • Add time for regularly scheduled activities such as a job, meetings, and social activities.
  • Plan to schedule 10-14 hours per week for each course. This includes class time, reading, reviews, exam preparation, homework assignments, writing papers, meeting in groups, etc.
  • Notice the times that you are most energetic and productive and plan to study more difficult subjects at that time.
  • Review class notes and assignments during 5 minute pre and post-class reviews and to warm up the mind before starting homework.
  • Conceptualize and connect during weekly reviews.
  • Include exercise in your schedule at least three times a week to reduce stress.
  • Sign up for an appointment or attend an Academic Skills workshop!