2. CHAPTER 1: DISCOVER GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY (HISTORICAL MILESTONES)
Grambling State University Code of Student Conduct Handbook
Alma Mater
School Colors
School Motto
Fight Song
Mascot
The Black National Anthem

3. CHAPTER 2: MAKING THE CLASSROOM WORK FOR YOU
What’s In It for You?
Being Prepared
Know What the Class Is About
Ready to Work
The Importance of Class Attendance
Get There Early
When You Miss a Class
Classroom Etiquette
Tips for Being Courteous in the Classroom
Class Participation
Tips for Participating in the Classroom
Classroom Expectations: Yours and Your Instructor's
Your Expectations
Your Instructor's Expectations
The Connection Between Class and Work Expectations

4. CHAPTER 2: MAKING THE CLASSROOM WORK FOR YOU
Adapting to the Classroom: Your Learning Style and Instructors' Teaching Modes
Learning Styles
Tips for Making the Most of Your Preferred Learning Style
Your Instructor's Teaching Mode
Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Instructor's Teaching Mode
Compensating for Learning Disorders and Difficulties
Learning Assistance
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Tips for Managing Attention Deficit Disorder
Active Learning Beyond the Classroom
Tips for Learning Outside the Classroom
Making a Comeback When You Need To

5. CHAPTER 3: BECOMING A SUCCESSFUL STUDENT
What’s In It for You?
Thinking About Success
Your own visions of success
Goals and Motivation in College
Remember the Small Goals
Make Time for Fun
Boosting Your Self-Esteem to Boost College Success
Creating Positive Self-Talk to Achieve Goals
Developing Positive Self-Talk for Motivation
Recognize Past Successes and Your Capabilities
Creating a Successful Self-image
Concentrate on What You Do Well
Build on Your Strengths
Accept Your Weaknesses
Take Credit for What You've Learned
Picture Yourself Succeeding

6. CHAPTER 3: BECOMING A SUCCESSFUL STUDENT
Finding Support and Inspiration
Finding a Support System
Friends and Family As Support
Finding Role Models
Developing Self-Discipline
Staying on Track
Making It Happen
Creative Problem Solving and Decision Making
Six Strategies for Creative Problem Solving and Decision Making

7. CHAPTER 4: MAKING TIME WORK FOR YOU
What's In It for You
The Rewards of Time Management
Uncovering Your Time Wasters
Where Does the Time Go?
Managing Your Time
What's Important to You?
Do the Important Tasks First
Is It Necessary?
Scheduling
Tips for Scheduling Study Time
Creating the Best Schedule for You
Weekly Schedule
Daily Planning: The To Do List
Scheduling Long-Term Assignments
Long-Range Scheduling

8. CHAPTER 4: MAKING TIME WORK FOR YOU
Weekly Assignment Schedule
Sticking to Your Schedule
Avoiding Procrastination
Tips for Beating Procrastination
Tips for Saving Time

9. CHAPTER 5: IMPROVING YOUR MEMORY AND LEARNING SKILLS
What's In It for You
Learning How to Learn
Improving Your Concentration
Eliminating External Distractions
Tips for Creating a Good Study Environment
Eliminating Internal Distractions
Tips for Eliminating Internal Distractions
Improving Your Memory
We're Born to Learn
Six Memory Techniques
Getting More Out of Your Reading
How to Use SQ3R, a Study-Reading Method
How to Use PRQRT, Another Study-Reading Method
When to Use SQ3R or PRQRT
Reading and Studying Math

10. CHAPTER 5: IMPROVING YOUR MEMORY AND LEARNING SKILLS
Tips for Math Success
Tips for Conquering Math Test Anxiety
Adopting Strategies to Put Muscle into Your Math Reading
Reading in Science and Technical Books
Reading Graphics
Tips for Reading Graphs, Tables, or Illustrations
Challenging Your Own Study Traps

11. CHAPTER 6: LISTENING ACTIVELY AND TAKING GOOD NOTES
What's In It for You
Listening Actively
Tips for Active Listening in the Classroom
Taking Notes
Notetaking Formats

12. CHAPTER 7: DEVELOPING TEST-TAKING SKILLS
What's In It for You
Preparing for Tests
Getting Started
Prepare Study Materials
Rehearse Your Performance
How to Predict Test Questions
Making It a Group Effort
Cramming—Your Last Resort
Tips for Last Resort Cramming
Down the Home Stretch
Taking Objective Tests
True-False Questions
Multiple Choice Questions
Tips for Answering Multiple Choice Questions
Matching Questions
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

13. CHAPTER 7: DEVELOPING TEST-TAKING SKILLS
Essay Tests
Answering the Questions
Tips for Answering Essay Questions
Short Answer Questions
Just When You Think It's Safe to Leave
Preparing for Final Exams
Getting Feedback
Overcoming Test Anxiety
Be Prepared
Positive Self-Talk
Visualization
Relaxation
Tips for Combating Test Anxiety