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The University of Illinois is committed to providing you a rewarding academic experience. Whether you are on-campus or remote, we know that you are facing a myriad of new challenges. To help, we've developed the following set of resources to ensure you have a successful semester.

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November 4th, 6:30 p.m. ACES Student Success Workshops will be offered in a virtual format. All University of Illinois students are invited to attend.

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Tips for Success in the Online Environment

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Netiquette, or Putting Your Best Self Forward
Review this short list of tips to help you put your best self forward in an online world.
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Creating a Workspace
Where you study impacts how you study, and how well you can learn.
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Effective Use of Online Technology
Six simple tips to help you excel online.
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Adapting to Being an Online Student
Learn how to succeed as an online learner.
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Seven Tips for Online Success
How to create structure in a flexible environment.
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How to Connect with Online Classmates
Tips to build relationships with your online classmates.
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Five Tips for Staying Organized
Manageable ways to stay on top of your work so you never miss a thing.
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UIUC AnyWare Service
A service that provides virtual access to over 100 software applications.

Study tips to help improve your grades

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Using the Study Cycle
A comprehensive framework to help guide and develop your study practices.
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Decoding Assignments and Questions
Unclear what you’re supposed to do on an assignment? This tip can help.
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Making the Most of Each Study Session
Try out these simple study strategies to learn more, in less time.

Staying Healthy and Productive

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Mindfulness
Develop mindfulness skills to improve your learning and focus on what's most important.
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Relieving Stress and Overcoming Anxiety
Resources to help you manage the stress and anxiety of campus life.
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Taking Care of Your Whole Self
Improve your performance with better sleep and more exercise.

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Adobe Creative Cloud
Learn about free access to the Adobe Creative Cloud and software tutorials.
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Teach Yourself How to Learn
An easy-to-read text with strategies you can use to ace any course.
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Learning How to Learn
A popular MOOC that teaches powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects.

Need Support?

  • If you have problems connecting to an online class, please see the Technology Support page.
  • If you have questions about your physical and mental health, please review available Campus Wellbeing Services.
  • For a list of resources specific to undergraduate and graduate students, including tools and tips for accessing technology, visit the Illinois Remote website. 
  • We welcome your feedback on additional resources to support students.
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