ALS 116: Academic Success

Course Impact

Students learn a variety of effective study strategies that can have an impact on GPA. Last year, students who earned a passing grade in ALS 116 had average GPAs 0.56 higher than the term before they took ALS 116. Student who passed the course when they were on academic probation or warning had average GPAs 1.06 higher than the term before ALS 116.

Students who complete the course often share that they are more confident studying and feel better prepared to succeed at OSU. Here are quotes from students who completed ALS 116. 

“My study habits have improved, and I feel as if I am much more efficient with my time. Instead of using a single study strategy, I use multiple strategies to ensure I am getting the most out of the information I am learning.” 

“This class has had a massive impact in improving my study habits and abilities to the point that this has been my most successful term so far in my college career.”  

"This class has taught me a lot about college, myself, and strategies for success. [I learned] skills that I will take with me throughout this whole college experience… All in all, this class is something that I think everyone should take because it really has shaped me into a more successful college student.”