Mid Semester
Mid-semester is the time to make sure you know how the grading systems work in your courses, know how you are doing in your courses, and making any adjustments needed as mid-term projects and tests approach.
- Review the syllabus for each course to see how your grade is calculated.
- Many courses post grades in D2L. The Understanding Grades video shows how to understand basic D2L grade features. Review your grades and any feedback you have received.
- If you would like to improve your course performance, the Academic Success Center offers free in-person and virtual tutoring appointments. Tutoring for specific courses, general study skills, D2L, and computer software is available.
- If you think you might qualify for accommodations but haven’t met with the Accessibility Resource Center yet, you can still do so.
- If you are considering withdrawing from a course, communicate with your instructor and your advisor to make sure you have the best information. Many students who withdraw could have passed the class. Note that withdrawing from a course does not remove tuition and fees from your bill.
End of Semester
- Create a schedule with planned times to complete final projects or papers and study for final tests. Select work and study locations that help you to focus.
- Double check if you have any assignments or course tasks that have not been completed. Check whether any of these can still be turned in.
- Look at the point or percentage value of remaining work. Identify where time and effort can pay off the most.
- Schedule coursework and study time in smaller 1–2-hour chunks rather than large blocks. If you get in the flow with something, go with it, but for many students, it is more motivating and less tiring to switch between subjects or between coursework and other needs every hour or two.
- Prioritize getting good sleep every night. Make sure you rotate something you find relaxing or energizing, like mediation, music, prayer, or walking into your routine. But limit screen time, as social media, especially, can be distracting and limit ability to focus on coursework.
- The Academic Success Center has both subject tutoring and study skills mentoring available. Study skills mentors can assist you in creating your end of semester study plan.
- Remember to register for your Spring Semester classes! Academic advisors have appointments available throughout December to guide you in the next step of your education plan.
Career Development Week
November 12 – 15 is Career Development Week at Minneapolis College!
Each semester, it is important to take the next step in your career planning.
If you are exploring your options, free assessments are available to help you discover how your skills and interests match with careers. Career Services can also help you find and select experiential learning activities that give you exposure to fields of interest. If you are planning on transferring into a bachelor’s degree program, narrowing down your interests now will help you make the most efficient use of your course choices here.
If you are starting to apply to jobs, take advantage of our free job search, resume, cover letter, and interviewing assistance! You have gained excellent skills here – now learn how to best demonstrate your skills and interests to potential employers.
