Frequently Asked Questions

Applied Study Strategies and Essential Study Techniques are open to all current RIT undergraduate or graduate students. Prerequisites apply to students wishing to enroll in Study Strategies Lab. Students in UTID AOS programs need to pass UWRT-100 with a grade of C or better in order to enroll.

Students may enroll in courses through SIS or with the assistance of their Academic Advisor. Prerequisites apply to Study Strategies Lab. Essential Study Techniques (ACSC 64) section 8 has department consent to add prior to the beginning of the course.

All ASC courses are zero-credit.

All ASC courses are free of charge for current RIT students.

Applied Study Strategies is best for students whose primary need is study skills, time management and academic organization, who would benefit from applying strategies to their credit courses, and who would benefit from a  whole semester of study skills and strategies. This course is not designed for students whose academic struggles are caused by attendance or participation challenges, executive function needs, or extensive procrastination.

Essential Study Techniques is best for students who seek/need foundational skills for studying and time management, or those who find they need to gain strategies to improve grades within the semester, This course is not designed for students whose academic struggles are caused by attendance or participation challenges, executive function needs, or extensive procrastination.

Study Strategies Lab is best for students who would like a structured time each week to work on study  strategies, time management and academic organization. Students may enroll in more than one section within a semester for additional structured time on their schedule. Prerequisites apply.

Contact your academic advisor for help choosing a course. If you would like more details, please feel free to contact the ASC at asc@rit.edu .

Students have provided these comments in their end of semester evaluations:

"It helped me become better at studying."

" I honestly think everyone should take this class because it teaches incredibly valuable skills."

"The course held me accountable to keeping an organized schedule."

"This course really helped me to stay focused on my goals and showed me the tools to do that."

"It was nice to just have a place to get to sit down and make sure I actually get organized."

"It helped me learn some new techniques for studying, taking notes, etc. and it motivated me to actually apply these techniques."

"Even if you're good at studying, it's a good place to learn and try other techniques in a comfortable zone."