Tips for Disability Services Students

Know yourself

• know your learning style
• know your strengths and weaknesses
• be able to express your learning needs
• know your time limitations

Plan ahead

• consider what time accomodations you will have to make to achieve the success you want
• consider the courses you are taking and if you prepared for the challenge
• use priority registration to give you more planning time

Develop and use effective strategies for time management and study habits

• attend your classes
• keep a calendar for all of your test dates
• look over your notes from previous classes to prepare and familiarize yourself with the flow of the class
• develop and use daily study habits (e.g. study in short blocks of one hour instead of cramming)
• meet with your instructor to ask questions and meet with tutors
• set aside a part of your day to relax and do what you want

Improve your listening skills

• go to lectures prepared to learn and listen
• take an active approach to listening