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University College and Student Success

UCSS-College Success Skills Course

 

College Success Skills (FRMN 120)

Building Your Toolbox for Success

 

Course Overview

The College Success Skills two credit-course (FRMN 120B) serves as the foundation of the Southern University student experience and is designed to help freshmen transition successfully into college life while developing the essential skills to thrive academically, personally, and professionally. Through engaging lessons, reflective activities, and interactive workshops, students learn how to navigate university systems, communicate effectively, manage their time, set goals, and build confidence as members of the Jaguar Nation. The course emphasizes active learning, personal growth, and connection—encouraging students to build meaningful relationships with faculty, staff, and peers while exploring the resources that Southern University offers to support their success.

What You’ll Learn

Throughout the semester, students will “build their toolbox for success” by developing:

  • Institutional Literacy Tools to understand Southern University’s structure and operations, and academic and support systems
  • Communication and Strategic Learning Tools to strengthen study skills, writing, and metacognitive strategies
  • Workforce and Digital Literacy Tools to prepare for career readiness and 21st-century leadership
  • Mental Health, Self-Care, and Personal Mastery Tools to promote wellness, motivation, resilience, and a growth mindset
  • Academic, Financial, and Networking Tools to support long-term academic and professional goals and campus engagement opportunities

Why Take This Course

  • Build confidence and clarity in your college goals
  • Discover your academic “why” and create a personal success plan
  • Connect with faculty, staff, and peers who support your success
  • Develop lifelong learning and leadership skills aligned with Southern’s mission

This course is essential for every new Jaguar because it provides the roadmap to navigate college successfully and prepares students to excel both inside and outside the classroom. By completing FRMN 120B, students gain the tools, strategies, and confidence to persist through challenges, make informed academic decisions, and align their goals with Southern University’s mission of excellence, pride, and tradition. It’s not just a class—it’s the launchpad for your journey toward retention, progression, and completion as a proud Jaguar leader.

Required Texts

  • Teach Yourself How to Learn by Dr. Sandra McGuire
  • Your College Experience by Gardner