Study Strategies - Learning Center - The University of Utah

All students know that they need to study in order to succeed in college courses. But many struggle with knowing how to study. College brings new challenges that many students are under prepared for. Students now must balance school, work, taking care of themselves, and social activities. Classes aren’t all in one day like high school, and the depth of content is much greater.

Learning how to study will greatly benefit students for every class they take. Studying itself is a skill, and it takes practice to develop. Listed below are several tools that students can use to guide their studying. Be sure to check out our time management, learning strategies, and note-taking pages for more resources!

If you would like to further discuss how to adapt these strategies to your own life, schedule a Learning Consultation with us.

Strategy	Document Type	Description
Study Strategies	Google Slides Presentation	This presentation includes information on the harm of cramming, active study strategies, and tips for self-regulated learning.
How to Study	Handout	Studying is a skill that requires time and effort. Try out different strategies for different classes.
Active Studying	Handout	Active studying is more than just spending a lot of time on a topic. It involves using different strategies to aid in learning and comprehension.
How Effective Are Your Study Spaces?	Fillable Assessment	Where you study can be just as important as how you study.
Study Spaces	Website	Find library study spaces, information on rooms, and service points.
Summary Sheets	Handout	Summary sheets are a great way to stay on top of your notes and prepare for exams.
Five-Day Study Plan	Fillable Handout	This study guide can help you prioritize and break goals into more manageable tasks.
Studying with Bloom's Taxonomy	Handout	Bloom's Taxonomy discusses the different levels of understanding informaiton. This handout provides questions for the levels of Bloom's Taxonomy to check for understnading at each level.
Self-Regulated Learning	Handout	Learning is an active process that requires reflection and adaptation. Self-regulated learning is a tool you can use to improve your learning.
The Harm of Cramming	Handout	Cramming is an ineffective study habbit that should be avoided. Learn about the negative effects of cramming.
Finals Inventory	Fillable Handout	This finals inventory (which can also be used at any time during the semester!) helps you analyze your upcoming test, paper, or project so you can best prepare. Download a copy of this handout to fill out digitally or stop by the Learning Center for a printed copy.
Learning Consultations	Website	Schedule a free learning consultation to discuss how to implement these strategies.
Tools for Success from SSC	Website	For more resources, check out the Studnet Success Coaches Tools for Success website.