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Student Tips: What Time Management in College Looks Like

Eastern Kentucky University's Student Success Center provides college students with some time management tips in this video.

Create Your Schedule

Use an online planner:

Google Calendar

Awesome Note (iOS app)

Assignment Planner (Android app)

 

or create a Master Weekly Schedule to follow during the semester:

How Much Time Is Needed?



2-3 HOURS of Prep/Study for EACH HOUR in Class

Class Time

Prep/Study Time

Total

1 hour 2 hours 3 hours
3 hours 6 hours 9 hours
12 hours 24 hours 36 hours


Yes, 12 credit hours require at least 36 hours of your time!