Student Success Workshops

The Center for Academic Success (CAS) hosts an in-person success workshop series designed to help students make the most of their college experience at LU. Each session offers insight into student success and skills that students can take beyond the classroom. These workshops provide tools and strategies for students to improve their productivity, manage stress in challenging situations, enhance organizational skills, and more!


Fall 2026 Workshop Lineup

August

8/20 - Planning for a Successful Fall Semester

Learn to set clear academic goals and develop effective time-management strategies. See how you can learn practical techniques for organizing coursework, balancing responsibilities, and staying motivated throughout the semester. 

 

8/27 - Developing Self-Discipline

Learn self-accountability strategies such as the PACT goal-setting method and self-reflection to keep yourself on track to achieve your goals. 

September

9/03 - Let's Try Something Different: Attacking the Textbook and Taking Notes

Learn how to effectively read and understand your textbook by identifying key concepts, organizing information, and using active reading strategies. See how you can take meaningful notes based on your readings and apply them to your schoolwork.

 

9/10 - Pomodoro Power: Boost Your Focus and Productivity in 25-Minute Bursts

The Pomodoro Technique is a time management method that uses focused 25-minute work sessions followed by short breaks to enhance concentration and reduce burnout. Learn how to apply this strategy to your daily tasks and build sustainable productivity habits. 

 

9/17 - Coaching Corner

Location TBD

 

9/24 - Where Did the Time Go: 168 Hours

Figure out how you spend your valuable time to find more time for studying, socializing, working, and relaxing. Learn how to spend your time wisely by keeping track of available hours in your busy schedule. 

October

10/01 - Running on Empty: Managing Academic Stress

Learn to recognize the signs of burnout and academic pressure and discover practical strategies to manage stress with confidence. Through engaging activities like time management techniques, mindfulness practices, and resilience-building tools, students gain the skills to stay balanced, focused, and motivated throughout their academic journey. 

 

10/08 - Procrastination? Let Me Get Back to You

Understand the root causes of procrastination and how it impacts academic performance and well-being. Participants will learn how to overcome avoidance and take meaningful action toward their academic goals through practical strategies such as goal-setting, time management, and mindset shifts. 

 

10/15 - Coaching Corner

Location TBD

 

10/22 - Beating the Scroll

Learn how to break free from endless phone scrolling and reclaim your time for meaningful, productive activities. Come explore the impact of screen habits on focus and motivation and learn practical strategies to set boundaries, boost productivity, and stay present. 

 

10/29 - Take Charge of Your GPA

Understand the relevance of GPAs and learn how to set realistic goals to increase your own. Peruse online GPA calculators to understand how they work and how they can benefit students working toward academic recovery. 

November

11/05 - Topic TBD

Description coming soon

 

11/12 - Preparing for Final Exams

Prepare to do your best on your final exams. Understand how to use test-taking, active recall, and study strategies to your advantage to combat test-taking anxiety and finish the semester strong.