Advice From Other Students

Start by watching this 5-minute video made by a student at another school. She gives some great advice!

Resources for Online Learning Readiness

Check out a series of Online Readiness Tutorials. If you are new to online or remote learning, pay attention to these in particular:

Tips to Deal With Distractions While Learning Online

Use earbuds or headphones, even if you are not listening to a lecture or watching a video. Play music with no lyrics--such as classical music or instrumental music--to act as "white noise" to cancel out distracting noises from where you live.
Create a study schedule and share it with whoever shares your living space--your family, your roommates, etc. Ask if it's possible to create periods of "quiet time" that will allow you to focus.
Avoid multi-tasking: Create a schedule of when you'll work on each class, and schedule short breaks throughout the day. For example, use the Pomodoro method--study for 25 minutes, break for 5 minutes--and set timers for yourself.
Turn off potential distractions: When you are scheduled to study, set your phone to "do not disturb" mode and close browser windows not related to your classes.