College can feel like piloting a fast-flying plane. Time's zipping by, and you've got more than just classes on your radar. Time management is the flight plan that makes it all possible. Take control of your schedule now, and take this skill with you into your career. Time flies; be the pilot.
A good "rule of thumb" to follow is that every credit hour equates to 2 to 3 hours of homework per week.
For example, a 4 credit hour class will likely require 8 to 12 hours of work per week.
The total amount of time a student needs to succeed in their courses differs from person to person and course to course. However, consider the time you would spend in a class on campus. If you spend four hours in a lecture environment in a traditional setting, estimate that you will need another four hours to read and study lecture material in an online environment. This doesn't include the separate time you will need to allocate for completing assignments, projects, and papers.
Stress is normal, and it can even be productive. The secret is learning to manage it well and use it as fuel to focus, meet deadlines, and tackle challenges. As part of your approach, identify stressors and problem-solve to mitigate toxic and unproductive stress, even if that means setting boundaries and modifying old habits. Adopt a growth mindset, and focus on meeting your basic needs as much as possible: Eat healthily, stay hydrated, rest well, take breaks, and exercise. Most importantly, cultivate community and connect with others for support.
Rasmussen University has partnered with Togetherall to provide a health resource for students. Togetherall is an online community that offers peer-to-peer mental health support in a free, anonymous space. Moderated by professionals, the Togetherall community offers you a place to share stories of struggle and triumph, connect with others having similar experiences, express yourself creatively and access online tools that promote well-being. Use your Rasmussen student email (SMAIL) to join the online Togetherall community today: https://account.v2.togetherall.com/register/student
There are no due dates for individual course project deliverables, but all of your work must be completed and submitted by the end of the term. It is critical that you pace yourself to ensure that you meet this deadline. The academic calendar contains the start and end dates for all academic terms and is located within the course catalog. Contact your advisor for more information. Keep in mind that you are still required to attend your courses every 14 days at a minimum by submitting a project deliverable, or by completing a diagnostic assessment or lecture quiz. More details on attendance requirements are found in your course syllabus.
