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The Center for Academic Success & Tutoring offers workshops on topics related to academic success. All students are encouraged to attend. Workshops are offered both in person and virtually throughout the fall and spring semesters.<\/p>\n

If you are an instructor or campus partner looking to have CAST staff present to your students, please complete this form<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Spring 2026 Workshop Schedule<\/h2>\n

Virtual meetings can be joined by clicking on the Workshop Title link.\u00a0 In-person locations are listed under the location column.\u00a0 Still have questions? Contact us at cast@montclair.edu<\/a>. We’re happy to help!<\/p>\n

January<\/div>
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date<\/strong><\/td>\nDay<\/strong><\/td>\nTime<\/strong><\/td>\nWorkshop Title<\/strong>
\n(click title for virtual meeting link)<\/em><\/td>\n		Location<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
01-28-2026<\/td>\nWednesday<\/td>\n11:00 AM<\/td>\nBeing an Organized Student<\/a>
\nStudents learn the importance of organizing skills and how to be more organized in their academic life.<\/td>\n		Library 149<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
01-29-2026<\/td>\nThursday<\/td>\n1:00 PM<\/td>\nFocusing on Your Goals<\/a>
\nStudents learn the importance of setting goals.<\/td>\n		Library 149<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
01-30-2026<\/td>\nFriday<\/td>\n3:00 PM<\/td>\nCreating Healthy Study Habits<\/a>
\nStudents identify the key habits to study more efficiently.<\/td>\n		Library 044<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div>
February<\/div>
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date<\/strong><\/td>\nDay<\/strong><\/td>\nTime<\/strong><\/td>\nWorkshop Title<\/strong>
\n(click title for virtual meeting link)<\/em><\/td>\n		Location<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
02-01-2026<\/td>\nSunday<\/td>\n6:00 PM<\/td>\nMaintaining a Healthy College Lifestyle<\/a>
\nStudents learn the value of good physical and mental health while in college, as well as some strategies to maintain a healthy lifestyle.<\/td>\n		Virtual<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
02-03-2026<\/td>\nTuesday<\/td>\n10:00 AM<\/td>\nThe Benefits of Tutoring<\/a>
\nStudents learn all types of services being offered by the Center for Academic Success and Tutoring, and the value of utilizing those services.<\/td>\n		Library 149<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
02-05-2026<\/td>\nThursday<\/td>\n4:00 PM<\/td>\nHow Can My Advisor Help Me?<\/a>
\nStudents learn how to find out who their advisor is, how to schedule advising appointments, and how to utilize resources.<\/td>\n		Library 149<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
02-09-2026<\/td>\nMonday<\/td>\n11:00 AM<\/td>\nWhy Get Involved in Clubs and Organizations?<\/a>
\nStudents learn the importance of engaging with the campus community and some strategies to join a club or an organization.<\/td>\n		Library 149<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
02-10-2026<\/td>\nTuesday<\/td>\n11:00 AM<\/td>\nHow to Improve Your Financial Skills<\/a>
\nStudents learn some finance-related topics such as banking and budgeting. Students will be introduced to iGrad – a financial literacy resources hub for college students.<\/td>\n		Virtual<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
02-11-2026<\/td>\nWednesday<\/td>\n3:00 PM<\/td>\nNote Taking for College Students<\/a>
\nStudents will learn better and more efficient note taking strategies. <\/td>\n		Library 149<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
02-13-2026<\/td>\nFriday<\/td>\n11:00 AM<\/td>\nAvoiding Distractions<\/a>
\nStudents will identify some common distractions, and learn ways to manage them so that they can stay focused.<\/td>\n		Library 044<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
02-16-2026<\/td>\nMonday<\/td>\n6:30 PM<\/td>\nTime Management Tips<\/a>
\nStudents learn strategies of effectively utilizing their time as they try to balance school, work, and life.<\/td>\n		Library 044<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
02-17-2026<\/td>\nTuesday<\/td>\n11:00 AM<\/td>\nImproving Your Study Skills<\/a>
\nStudents learn how to improve their study skills to study more effectively and efficiently.<\/td>\n		Library 149<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
02-18-2026<\/td>\nWednesday<\/td>\n2:00 PM<\/td>\nHow to Calculate Your GPA?<\/a>
\nStudents learn how to use a GPA calculation tool in an interactive in-person workshop. Students need to bring their laptops for this session.<\/td>\n		Library 203<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
02-19-2026<\/td>\nThursday<\/td>\n3:00 PM<\/td>\nHow to Work in Groups<\/a>
\nStudents learn better strategies of working in groups so that they can accomplish their goals on group projects.<\/td>\n		Library 149<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
02-22-2026<\/td>\nSunday<\/td>\n5:00 PM<\/td>\nFalling in Love With Your Major<\/a>
\nStudents identify the factors that help them choose their major and learn the importance of loving what they do.<\/td>\n		Virtual<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
02-24-2026<\/td>\nTuesday<\/td>\n6:30 PM<\/td>\nAvoiding Plagiarism<\/a>
\nStudents learn about various types of plagiarism and strategies and resources to prevent plagiarism.<\/td>\n		Library 044<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
02-26-2026<\/td>\nThursday<\/td>\n4:00 PM<\/td>\nTelecommunication: How to Successfully Communicate Online<\/a>
\nStudents learn efficient communication strategies in a virtual environment.<\/td>\n		Library 149<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
02-27-2026<\/td>\nFriday<\/td>\n11:00 AM<\/td>\nStudent Etiquette: Engaging with Faculty<\/a>
\nStudents learn the best communication strategies when addressing faculty members.<\/td>\n		Library 044<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div>
March<\/div>
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date<\/strong><\/td>\nDay<\/strong><\/td>\nTime<\/strong><\/td>\nWorkshop Title<\/strong>
\n(click title for virtual meeting link)<\/em><\/td>\n		Location<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
03-01-2026<\/td>\nSunday<\/td>\n6:00 PM<\/td>\nGeneral Test Taking Strategies<\/a>
\nStudents learn evidence-based, effective exam preparation and test-taking strategies.<\/td>\n		Virtual<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
03-02-2026<\/td>\nMonday<\/td>\n4:00 PM<\/td>\nA Guide to Memorization<\/a>
\nStudents learn how to memorize more effectively and practice these skills with an activity during this workshop.<\/td>\n		Library 149<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
03-03-2026<\/td>\nTuesday<\/td>\n11:00 AM<\/td>\nUnderstanding Testing Anxiety<\/a>
\nStudents learn the definitions and signs of testing anxiety and strategies to overcome it.<\/td>\n		Library 149<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
03-04-2026<\/td>\nWednesday<\/td>\n6:30 PM<\/td>\nMaintaining a Healthy College Lifestyle<\/a>
\nStudents learn the value of good physical and mental health while in college, as well as some strategies to maintain a healthy lifestyle.<\/td>\n		Library 044<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
03-05-2026<\/td>\nThursday<\/td>\n6:30 PM<\/td>\nA Guide to Memorization<\/a>
\nStudents learn how to memorize more effectively and practice these skills with an activity during this workshop.<\/td>\n		Library 044<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
03-12-2026<\/td>\nThursday<\/td>\n3:00 PM<\/td>\nWhy Class Participation Matters<\/a>
\nStudents learn the importance and benefits of active participation in classes.<\/td>\n		Virtual<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
03-15-2026<\/td>\nSunday<\/td>\n5:00 PM<\/td>\nTime Management Tips<\/a>
\nStudents learn strategies of effectively utilizing their time as they try to balance school, work, and life.<\/td>\n		Virtual<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
03-17-2026<\/td>\nTuesday<\/td>\n11:00 AM<\/td>\nMid-Semester Reflection<\/a>
\nThis is an interactive workshop that is designed to help the students make some mid-semester reflections.<\/td>\n		Library 149<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
03-18-2026<\/td>\nWednesday<\/td>\n4:00 PM<\/td>\nWhy Get Involved in Clubs and Organizations?<\/a>
\nStudents learn the importance of engaging with the campus community and some strategies to join a club or an organization.<\/td>\n		Library 149<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
03-20-2026<\/td>\nFriday<\/td>\n10:00 AM<\/td>\nFalling in Love With Your Major<\/a>
\nStudents identify the factors that help them choose their major and learn the importance of loving what they do.<\/td>\n		Library 149<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
03-23-2026<\/td>\nMonday<\/td>\n6:30 PM<\/td>\nAvoiding Distractions<\/a>
\nStudents will identify some common distractions, and learn ways to manage them so that they can stay focused.<\/td>\n		Library 044<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
03-24-2026<\/td>\nTuesday<\/td>\n11:00 AM<\/td>\nHow to Calculate Your GPA?<\/a>
\nStudents learn how to use a GPA calculation tool in an interactive in-person workshop. Students need to bring their laptops for this session.<\/td>\n		Library 203<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
03-25-2026<\/td>\nWednesday<\/td>\n10:00 AM<\/td>\nOvercoming Adversity and Becoming More Confident in Yourself<\/a>
\nStudents learn to overcome adversity, cultivate a sense of positivity, and take steps to succeed despite the challenges.<\/td>\n		Library 044<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
03-26-2026<\/td>\nThursday<\/td>\n12:00 PM<\/td>\nThe Benefits of Tutoring<\/a>
\nStudents learn all types of services being offered by the Center for Academic Success and Tutoring, and the value of utilizing those services.<\/td>\n		Library 149<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
03-27-2026<\/td>\nFriday<\/td>\n3:00 PM<\/td>\nCreating Healthy Study Habits<\/a>
\nStudents identify the key habits to study more efficiently.<\/td>\n		Library 044<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
03-30-2026<\/td>\nMonday<\/td>\n11:00 AM<\/td>\nHow Can My Advisor Help Me?<\/a>
\nStudents learn how to find out who their advisor is, how to schedule advising appointments, and how to utilize resources.<\/td>\n		Library 149<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
03-31-2026<\/td>\nTuesday<\/td>\n10:00 AM<\/td>\nDe-Stress Techniques<\/a>
\nStudents learn ways to keep calm and avoid stress.<\/td>\n		Library 149<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div>
April<\/div>
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date<\/strong><\/td>\nDay<\/strong><\/td>\nTime<\/strong><\/td>\nWorkshop Title<\/strong>
\n(click title for virtual meeting link)<\/em><\/td>\n		Location<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
04-01-2026<\/td>\nWednesday<\/td>\n2:00 PM<\/td>\nHow to Improve Your Financial Skills<\/a>
\nStudents learn some finance-related topics such as banking and budgeting. Students will be introduced to iGrad – a financial literacy resources hub for college students.<\/td>\n		Library 149<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
04-02-2026<\/td>\nThursday<\/td>\n1:00 PM<\/td>\nHow to Work in Groups<\/a>
\nStudents learn better strategies of working in groups so that they can accomplish their goals on group projects.<\/td>\n		Library 149<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
04-06-2026<\/td>\nMonday<\/td>\n10:00 AM<\/td>\nTime Management Tips<\/a>
\nStudents learn strategies of effectively utilizing their time as they try to balance school, work, and life.<\/td>\n		Library 149<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
04-07-2026<\/td>\nTuesday<\/td>\n11:00 AM<\/td>\nTelecommunication: How to Successfully Communicate Online<\/a>
\nStudents learn efficient communication strategies in a virtual environment.<\/td>\n		Library 149<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
04-08-2026<\/td>\nWednesday<\/td>\n10:00 AM<\/td>\nImproving Your Study Skills<\/a>
\nStudents learn how to improve their study skills to study more effectively and efficiently.<\/td>\n		Library 044<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
04-09-2026<\/td>\nThursday<\/td>\n6:30 PM<\/td>\nSelf Care and Self Love<\/a>
\nStudents learn a variety of strategies for self care and some resources on campus to support students’ mental health and well-being.<\/td>\n		Library 044<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
04-10-2026<\/td>\nFriday<\/td>\n4:00 PM<\/td>\nNote Taking for College Students<\/a>
\nStudents will learn better and more efficient note taking strategies. <\/td>\n		Library 044<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
04-13-2025<\/td>\nMonday<\/td>\n6:30 PM<\/td>\nCreating Healthy Study Habits<\/a>
\nStudents identify the key habits to study more efficiently.<\/td>\n		Library 044<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
04-14-2026<\/td>\nTuesday<\/td>\n3:00 PM<\/td>\nHow to Calculate Your GPA?<\/a>
\nStudents learn how to use a GPA calculation tool in an interactive in-person workshop. Students need to bring their laptops for this session.<\/td>\n		Library 203<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
04-17-2026<\/td>\nFriday<\/td>\n11:00 AM<\/td>\nA Guide to Memorization<\/a>
\nStudents learn how to memorize more effectively and practice these skills with an activity during this workshop.<\/td>\n		Library 044<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
04-20-2026<\/td>\nMonday<\/td>\n4:00 PM<\/td>\nImproving Your Study Skills<\/a>
\nStudents learn how to improve their study skills to study more effectively and efficiently.<\/td>\n		Library 149<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
04-22-2026<\/td>\nWednesday<\/td>\n10:00 AM<\/td>\nDe-Stress Techniques<\/a>
\nStudents learn ways to keep calm and avoid stress.<\/td>\n		Library 044<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
04-24-2026<\/td>\nFriday<\/td>\n4:00 PM<\/td>\nUnderstanding Testing Anxiety<\/a>
\nStudents learn the definitions and signs of testing anxiety and strategies to overcome it.<\/td>\n		Library 044<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
04-26-2026<\/td>\nSunday<\/td>\n5:00 PM<\/td>\nAvoiding Distractions<\/a>
\nStudents will identify some common distractions, and learn ways to manage them so that they can stay focused.<\/td>\n		Virtual<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
04-27-2026<\/td>\nMonday<\/td>\n6:30 PM<\/td>\nGeneral Test Taking Strategies<\/a>
\nStudents learn evidence-based, effective exam preparation and test-taking strategies.<\/td>\n		Library 044<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
04-29-2026<\/td>\nWednesday<\/td>\n12:00 PM<\/td>\nHow to Improve Your Financial Skills<\/a>
\nStudents learn some finance-related topics such as banking and budgeting. Students will be introduced to iGrad – a financial literacy resources hub for college students.<\/td>\n		Library 044<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
04-30-2026<\/td>\nThursday<\/td>\n6:30 PM<\/td>\nBest Ways to Finish Out the Semester<\/a>
\nStudents learn some best strategies to optimize their end-of-semester time and experience.<\/td>\n		Library 044<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div>
May<\/div>
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Date<\/strong><\/td>\nDay<\/strong><\/td>\nTime<\/strong><\/td>\nWorkshop Title<\/strong>
\n(click title for virtual meeting link)<\/em><\/td>\n		Location<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
05-01-2026<\/td>\nFriday<\/td>\n11:00 AM<\/td>\nSelf Care and Self Love<\/a>
\nStudents learn a variety of strategies for self care and some resources on campus to support students’ mental health and well-being.<\/td>\n		Library 044<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
05-03-2026<\/td>\nSunday<\/td>\n5:00 PM<\/td>\nSelf-Reflection: What Did You Learn This Semester?<\/a>
\nStudents reflect on their experiences of the current semester and learn from them.<\/td>\n		Virtual<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
05-04-2026<\/td>\nMonday<\/td>\n4:00 PM<\/td>\nNext Steps After the Semester<\/a>
\nStudents learn ways to improve and optimize their future college experience.<\/td>\n		Library 044<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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