Study Skills Workshops and Study Jams are two great ways to prepare for exams, midterms, and finals. All of the events below are open to every student. You do not need to currently have a tutor or attend tutoring sessions to go to these events!
Below you will also find the Chem Compass, a robust resource developed by the Chemistry Learning Center to support student learning in general and organic chemistry courses.
Study Skills Workshops are a great way for you to explore strategies that will help you study, complete assignments, and prepare for exams more effectively. The events below are open to all students. You do not need to currently have a tutor or attend tutoring sessions to go to these events!
Get Organized: Start Your Semester Off Right
Need help getting organized for spring semester? Join us for a free 45-minute workshop to explore effective organizational and time-management strategies, including short- and long-term planning techniques, along with technology tools to help you stay organized all semester long. Insomnia cookies will be provided!
- When: Tuesday, January 28 at 5:30 p.m.
- Where: 4001 of the Student Activity Center in 333 East Campus Mall
- Sign Up: RSVP for GUTS Study Skills Workshop #1
Reading and Note-Taking with Intention: Strategies for Success
Feeling unsure about how to tackle your readings or take effective notes? Join us for a 45-minute workshop to discover active reading techniques and strategies for crafting concise, organized notes that enhance understanding and promote deeper learning. Snacks will be provided!
- When: Friday, February 7 at 12:00 p.m.
- Where: 4001 of the Student Activity Center in 333 East Campus Mall
- Sign Up: A form will be available 2 weeks prior to the event
Ace Your Exams: The When, Where, and How of Exam Prep
Feeling overwhelmed by midterms? Join us for a 45-minute workshop on the when, where, what, and how of effective exam preparation. Snacks will be provided!
- When: Tuesday, February 18 at 6:00 p.m.
- Where: 4001 of the Student Activity Center in 333 East Campus Mall
- Sign Up: A form will be available 2 weeks prior to the event
Stop Procrastinating & Maximize Your Productivity
Feeling stuck or unproductive? Join us for a free 45-minute workshop to explore practical strategies to overcome procrastination, enhance your focus, and boost your efficiency. Snacks will be provided!
- When: Friday, March 7 at 12:00 p.m.
- Where: 4001 of the Student Activity Center in 333 East Campus Mall
- Sign Up: A form will be available 2 weeks prior to the event
Interested in more personal study assistance? You can also sign up for a 1:1 Study Skills Appointment. During a study skills appointment, you will work with a staff member to identify and problem-solve concerns or questions on accountability, concentration and focus, motivation and procrastination, exam preparation, memorization, note-taking strategies, study methods, test-taking strategies, time management, and any other issues you would like to discuss.
Study Jams are offered every semester to help you prepare for exams. Stop by a study jam for assistance with test taking strategies, questions about course material, or to find a study space with peers in a small group setting. The events below are open to all students. You do not need to currently have a tutor or attend tutoring sessions to go to these events!
Spring 2025 Study Jams coming soon!
Chem Compass: Navigating Your Way to Success in Chemistry at UW-Madison is a Canvas resource developed by the Chemistry Learning Center to house tutorials, worksheets, campus-wide resources, and more learning support materials for both general and organic chemistry courses.
Chem Compass also has a skills section to assist you in preparing for your first days and weeks of class, including reviewing skills like using your calculator for scientific notation and double-checking that you are ready to rearrange common equations in Chem 103. All students can self enroll in Chem Compass through the button below!