How is college different than high school?

High school is mandatory and usually free.
College is voluntary and expensive.

In high school your time is structured by others.
In college you manage your own time.

Each day in high school you proceed from one class directly to another, spending 30 hours a week in class.
In college you often have hours between classes; class times vary throughout the day and evening and you spend usually 12 to 16 hours each week in class.

High school teachers often take time to remind you of assignments and due dates.
College professors expect you to read, save, and consult the course syllabus, which outlines what is expected of you, when it is due, and how you will be graded.

Tips on the Transition to College

• Visit The Career Center to get a jump start on your career development process.
• Find a way that works for you to manage your time academically, socially, and individually.
• Set goals for the semester, the year, and your college career.

Reference: The compiled list regarding differences between high school and college and advice is adapted from http://www.smu.edu/alec/whyhighschool.html