{"id":217423,"date":"2026-01-16T10:47:19","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T15:47:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/student-services\/?p=217423"},"modified":"2026-01-16T10:47:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T15:47:19","slug":"be-a-strong-student-this-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/student-services\/2026\/01\/16\/be-a-strong-student-this-spring\/","title":{"rendered":"Be a Strong Student this Spring!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Being a strong student isn\u2019t about being perfect, it\u2019s about building habits that help you succeed.<\/p>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\"><span class=\"prpl-button full-width\"><a href=\"#week-one\">Week One<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\"><span class=\"prpl-button full-width\"><a href=\"#week-two\">Week Two<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\"><span class=\"prpl-button full-width\"><a href=\"#week-three\">Week Three<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\"><span class=\"prpl-button full-width\"><a href=\"#week-four\">Week Four<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\"><span class=\"prpl-button full-width\"><a href=\"#week-five\">Week Five<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\"><span class=\"prpl-button full-width\"><a href=\"#week-six\">Week Six<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\"><span class=\"prpl-button full-width\"><a href=\"#week-seven\">Week Seven<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\"><span class=\"prpl-button full-width\"><a href=\"#week-eight\">Week Eight<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\"><span class=\"prpl-button full-width\"><a href=\"#week-nine\">Week Nine<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\"><span class=\"prpl-button full-width\"><a href=\"#week-ten\">Week 10<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\"><span class=\"prpl-button full-width\"><a href=\"#week-eleven\">Week 11<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\"><span class=\"prpl-button full-width\"><a href=\"#week-twelve\">Week 12<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\"><span class=\"prpl-button full-width\"><a href=\"#week-thirteen\">Week 13<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\"><span class=\"prpl-button full-width\"><a href=\"#week-fourteen\">Week 14<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<p><a name=\"week-one\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Friday, January 16 &#8211; Sunday, January 25<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Week 1: Attend Class Like You Mean It<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Showing up matters, but how you show up matters more. Being present in class helps you stay focused, understand expectations and build strong academic habits early.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Arrive a few minutes early<\/li>\n<li>Sit where you focus best<\/li>\n<li>Put phones away and limit distractions<\/li>\n<li>Ask questions and take notes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"week-two\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Monday, January 26 &#8211; Sunday, February 1<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Week 2: Do the Work (On Time)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Completing assignments on time keeps you on track and reduces stress as the semester picks up.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Start assignments early<\/li>\n<li>Submit work by the deadline<\/li>\n<li>Reach out to your instructor if issues come up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"week-three\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Monday, February 2 &#8211; Sunday, February 8<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Week 3: Plan Your Time (Better)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Time management is one of the biggest challenges for college students and one of the most important skills to build.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Plan about two hours of study time per credit each week<\/li>\n<li>Use a calendar or planner to map out your schedule<\/li>\n<li>Be realistic about how long tasks take<\/li>\n<li>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/center-for-academic-success-and-tutoring\/peer-academic-coaches\/\"><strong>CAST Peer Academic Coaches<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/center-for-academic-success-and-tutoring\/academic-development\/academic-success-coaching\/\"><strong>Academic Success Coaches<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/center-for-academic-success-and-tutoring\/workshops\/\"><strong>CAST Workshops for support<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Issue parking? Try the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/facilities\/our-services\/parking-services\/parking-app\/\"><strong>Parking Logix Parker Mobile app<\/strong><\/a> for real-time parking info<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"week-four\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Monday, February 9 &#8211; Sunday, February 15<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Week 4: Seek Academic Help<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Strong students ask for help early and often.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Talk with your professor and review feedback<\/li>\n<li>Attend office or student hours<\/li>\n<li>Use tutoring or writing support through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/center-for-academic-success-and-tutoring\/\"><strong>CAST<\/strong><\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/center-for-writing-excellence\/\"><strong>Center for Writing Excellence<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Contact a librarian for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/library\/research-help\/\"><strong>research help<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Connect with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/disability-resource-center\/aim\/\"><strong>DRC<\/strong><\/a> for accommodation needs<\/li>\n<li>Contact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/red-hawk-central\/\"><strong>Red Hawk Central<\/strong><\/a> with registration or account questions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"week-five\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Monday, February 16 &#8211; Sunday, February 22<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Week 5: Take Care of Your Health<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your health impacts everything, including your academics.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Prioritize sleep, hydration, and regular meals\n<ul>\n<li>Register at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/hunger-free\/red-hawk-pantry\/\"><strong>Red Hawk Pantry<\/strong><\/a>; sign up for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/hunger-free\/food-champion-program\/\"><strong>Food Champions program<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/student-health-center\/\"><strong>Student Health Center<\/strong><\/a> for medical care<\/li>\n<li>Access mental health support through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/counseling-and-psychological-services\/services\/\"><strong>CAPS<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/counseling-and-psychological-services\/services\/tao\/\"><strong>TAO Connect<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/counseling-and-psychological-services\/uwill-free-teletherapy-for-students\/\"><strong>UWill<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/counseling-and-psychological-services\/services\/lets-talk\/\"><strong>Let\u2019s Talk<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Explore <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/health-promotion\/\"><strong>Health Promotion<\/strong><\/a> programs and workshops<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Monday, February 23 &#8211; Sunday, March 1<\/h3>\n<p><a name=\"week-six\"><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Week 6: Make Your Own Community<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>College is more than classes, it\u2019s about connection.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Get involved in clubs, events or volunteer opportunities<\/li>\n<li>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/center-for-student-involvement\/engage\/\"><strong>Engage<\/strong><\/a> to find activities and organizations<\/li>\n<li>Study or spend time with classmates<\/li>\n<li>Be patient, building community takes time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Monday, March 2 &#8211; Sunday, March 8<\/h3>\n<p><a name=\"week-seven\"><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Week 7: Know Your Strengths &amp; Weaknesses<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Understanding how you learn best helps you work smarter.<\/li>\n<li>Study where you focus best<\/li>\n<li>Use your most productive time for schoolwork<\/li>\n<li>Create or join study groups if collaboration helps you learn<\/li>\n<li>Connect with an academic or career advisor if you\u2019re unsure about your major<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Monday, March 9 &#8211; Sunday, March 15<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Spring Break!\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<a name=\"week-eight\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Monday, March 16 &#8211; Friday, March 22<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Week 8: Attend Class Like You Mean It<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Showing up matters, but how you show up matters more. Being present in class helps you stay focused, understand expectations and build strong academic habits early.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Arrive a few minutes early<\/li>\n<li>Sit where you focus best<\/li>\n<li>Put phones away and limit distractions<\/li>\n<li>Ask questions and take notes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Monday, March 23 &#8211; Sunday, March 29<\/h3>\n<p><a name=\"week-nine\"><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Week 9: Deal with Absences Effectively<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you miss class, take responsibility for catching up.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Communicate with your professor in advance when possible<\/li>\n<li>Complete assignments even if you are absent<\/li>\n<li>Get notes from a reliable classmate<\/li>\n<li>Contact the Dean of Students for extended illness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"week-ten\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Monday, March 30 &#8211; Sunday, April 5<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Week 10: Plan Your Time (Better)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Time management is one of the biggest challenges for college students and one of the most important skills to build.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Plan about two hours of study time per credit each week<\/li>\n<li>Use a calendar or planner to map out your schedule<\/li>\n<li>Be realistic about how long tasks take<\/li>\n<li>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/center-for-academic-success-and-tutoring\/peer-academic-coaches\/\"><strong>CAST Peer Academic Coaches<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/center-for-academic-success-and-tutoring\/academic-development\/academic-success-coaching\/\"><strong>Academic Success Coaches<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/center-for-academic-success-and-tutoring\/workshops\/\"><strong>CAST Workshops for support<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Issue parking? Try the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/facilities\/our-services\/parking-services\/parking-app\/\"><strong>Parking Logix Parker Mobile app<\/strong><\/a> for real-time parking info<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"week-eleven\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Monday, April 6 &#8211; Sunday, April 12<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Week 11: Seek Academic Help<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Strong students ask for help early and often.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Talk with your professor and review feedback<\/li>\n<li>Attend office or student hours<\/li>\n<li>Use tutoring or writing support through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/center-for-academic-success-and-tutoring\/\"><strong>CAST<\/strong><\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/center-for-writing-excellence\/\"><strong>Center for Writing Excellence<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Contact a librarian for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/library\/research-help\/\"><strong>research help<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Connect with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/disability-resource-center\/aim\/\"><strong>DRC<\/strong><\/a> for accommodation needs<\/li>\n<li>Contact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/red-hawk-central\/\"><strong>Red Hawk Central<\/strong><\/a> with registration or account questions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"week-twelve\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Monday, April 13 &#8211; Sunday, April 19<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Week 12: Take Care of Your Health<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your health impacts everything, including your academics.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Prioritize sleep, hydration, and regular meals\n<ul>\n<li>Register at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/hunger-free\/red-hawk-pantry\/\"><strong>Red Hawk Pantry<\/strong><\/a>; sign up for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/hunger-free\/food-champion-program\/\"><strong>Food Champions program<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/student-health-center\/\"><strong>Student Health Center<\/strong><\/a> for medical care<\/li>\n<li>Access mental health support through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/counseling-and-psychological-services\/services\/\"><strong>CAPS<\/strong><\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/counseling-and-psychological-services\/services\/tao\/\"><strong>TAO Connect<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/counseling-and-psychological-services\/uwill-free-teletherapy-for-students\/\"><strong>UWill<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/counseling-and-psychological-services\/services\/lets-talk\/\"><strong>Let\u2019s Talk<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Explore <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/health-promotion\/\"><strong>Health Promotion<\/strong><\/a> programs and workshops<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Monday, April 20 &#8211; 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