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Student Success

Inver Hills offers all the support you need to succeed in your studies. You belong here and we'll help discover the power and promise of education.

Your Path to Success Starts Here

Make your transition to college easier through an orientation as well as classes designed for new students. Counselors can help you develop strategies to succeed in college, access college resources, and understand college policies and procedures. Check out the online tools listed below to help you study, take tests and manage your time.

Orientation

Attending orientation is essential for all degree-seeking students and mandatory if you are registering for more than five credits. Orientation provides vital information about educational options, selecting courses, college services, and policies and procedures. If you are not a returning Inver Hills student, please contact our Admissions Team for more information.

Classes for new students

INTS 1000 On Course: Strongly recommended for all new, degree-seeking students, this course introduces proven strategies to help you achieve greater success in college and life by providing an interactive environment for you to identify your motivation and opportunities in the following areas:

  • Enhancing personal growth
  • Making the right academic and career decisions
  • Utilizing campus resources and services

INTS 1101 College Success Strategies: Currently focused on helping students become a good online learners, this 2-credit course covers the following topics:

  • Academic goal-setting
  • Testing strategies
  • Time-management skills
  • Learning styles
  • Selecting courses

Contact

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  • College Center, 2nd floor
  •   651-450-3508
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  • advising@inverhills.edu
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Reading & Writing

  • Online Writing Lab (The Purdue OWL)
  • Dictionary.com
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  • A Basic Dictionary of ASL Terms (American Sign Language)

Math Skills & Math Anxiety

  • ACCUPLACER Practice Test Review (Mathematics and English)
  • Math Study Skills Self-Survey (Purplemath)
  • Develop Confidence to Learn Mathematics 

Studying Effectively

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Taking Tests

Testing Strategies (Education Corner)

Managing Time & Avoiding Procrastination

  • Academic Planning Worksheet
  • Schedule Course Planning Worksheet
  • Overcoming Procrastination (Mind Tools)

Online Learning Tips

  • Is online learning right for you? (Minnesota State)
  • Minnesota State D2L (Desire2Learn) Brightspace Support Services
  • D2L System Check

Counseling & Advising

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