Success Toolkit Series

Spring 2025 Workshop Dates

We've moved! In-person workshops will be held in the Goodell Building in Room 669.

Students can sign up to attend a session in Navigate. Each workshop is 45-50 minutes. Topics offered include:

• Active Learning & Study Strategies
• Time Management & Prioritization
• Reading & Notetaking Strategies
• Preparing for Finals

See our self-guided workshop offerings at the bottom of this page.

Steps to sign up for a session:

1. Log into Navigate and click "Make an Appointment."
2. Select "Success & Wellness" under the appointment type drop-down menu.
3. Select the topic of your choice under the "Success Toolkit Series" header in the next drop-down menu.
4. Select the specific date of the chosen Success Toolkit Series Workshop (specific dates listed below)
5. Click "Find available time" and select a workshop to attend!

Viewing a Success Toolkit Workshop?

Click Here to Access Session Materials using your UMass Login Credentials: Success Toolkit Worksheets

Active Learning & Study Strategies 

Do you want to be more efficient with studying? Examine your learning styles and study strategies.

• Monday, February 10th, 2025 (2/10/25)
  • 5:30 pm -6:30 pm 
• Thursday, March 6th, 2025 (3/6/25)
  • 5:30 pm -6:30 pm 
• Monday, March 24th, 2025 (3/24/25)
  • 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm 
• Monday, April 7th, 2025 (4/7/25)
  • 5 pm- 6 pm 

Time Management & Prioritization

How will you keep up with college academics and activities? Delve into strategies to start applying today. 

• Monday, February 24th, 2025 (2/24/25)
  • 5 pm -6 pm 
• Monday, March 10th, 2025 (3/10/25)
  • 5 pm -6 pm 
• Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 (4/3/25)
  • 5:30 pm -6:30 pm 

Reading & Notetaking Strategies

Explore reading and notetaking strategies to set you up for success in the classroom. 

• Monday, March 3rd, 2025 (3/3/25)
  • 5 pm -6 pm
• Thursday, March 27th, 2025 (3/27/25)
  • 5:30 pm -6:30 pm
• Monday, April 14th, 2025 (4/14/15)
  • 5 pm - 6 pm 

Preparing for Finals

Finals are almost here, are you ready? Discover strategies for preparing for finals and create your plan to finish the semester strong.

• Monday, April 28th, 2025 (4/28/25)
  • 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
• Thursday, May 1, 2025 (5/1/25)
  • 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm 
• Monday, May 5th, 2025 (5/5/25)
  • 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm 
• Thursday, May 8th, 2025 (5/8/25)
  • 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm 

Not able to join us in person? Check out our pre-recorded workshop sessions to expand your toolkit! 

• Watch the Active Learning & Study Strategies Workshop
• Watch the Time Management & Prioritization Workshop
• Watch the Reading & Notetaking Workshop
• Watch the Preparing for Finals Workshop
• Watch the Test Taking Strategies Workshop
• Watch the Email Management Workshop

Take charge of your learning! Visit the Student Success Learning Resources page.

Check out our Student Success Planner: Student Success Planner : Student Success : UMass Amherst

Check out our self-guided workshop pages:

Time Management

Email Management

Test Taking Strategies

Tips for Virtual Learning

Reading & Note Taking Strategies