How to College

A great challenge and adventure

Wherever and whenever you begin college, it a great challenge and adventure, and we wish you the best. To help you have a strong start, we have compiled advice on how to be successful in college from students and instructors at the high school, community college, and university levels around Wyoming. Explore not only their advice and tips, but also research and theories about student success from education experts.

Also, check out the student resources below the Key Factors of Success, including an archive of the TOP TIPS, specific pieces of advice, and START STRONG student videos.

UW student reaching for University of Wyoming Diploma held above his head

Key Factors of Success in College:

Advocate for Yourself
- Take charge of your education.
Be Engaged
- Be engaged in your class, your major, and your college.
Learn to Learn
- Cultivate soft skills, a growth mindset, and grit.
Time Management
- Set goals and schedule your time.
Take Care of Yourself
- Take care of your physical, mental, emotional, social, and financial health.

TOP TIPS

Scattered throughout the START STRONG website are "Top Tip" infographics. These top tips are just that, top, specific, pieces of advice that came up in every discipline.

Check out all of the top tips here.