Read the college catalog and all materials you receive during registration. These materials tell you what the college expects of you.

Read the syllabus for each class. The syllabus tells you what the instructor expects from you.

Attend all class meetings. Something important to learning happens during every class period. If you must miss a class meeting, talk to the instructor in advance about what you should do.

Be on time. If you come in after class has started, you disrupt the entire class.

Never interrupt another class to talk to the instructor or a student in that class.

Be prepared for class. Complete reading assignments and other homework before class so that you can understand the lecture and participate in discussion. Always have pen/pencil, paper, and other specific tools for class.

Learn to take good notes. Write down ideas rather than word-for-word statements by the instructor.

Allow time to use all the resources available to you at the college. Visit your instructor during office hours for help with material or assignments you do not understand; use the library; use the free tutors, tapes, computers, and other resources in the Learning Assistance Center.

Treat others with respect. Part of the college experience is being exposed to people with ideas, values, and backgrounds different from yours. Listen to others and evaluate ideas on their own merit.