Crash Course Series
SMU students often find that they need focused attention on one or more specific academic skills—and the Academic Skill Development office, located on the 4th floor of the Blanton Student Services Building, is here to provide help. We offer a Crash Course Series on a wide variety of college-level and life skills.
Most sessions last 45-60 minutes, giving a broad overview of skills needed throughout your college career. Attend a session to learn more about a topic and leave having practiced it in a tangible way.
Registration is required for workshops. See the schedule below to review days/times and register for sessions.
Don't have time for a Crash Course session? See our Study Skill Resources and check out our Academic Skill Development Quick Video Series!
Want more individualized support? Schedule a time to meet with an Success Coach.
Fall 2026 Schedule
Links to register will be posted by the first day of the Fall 2026 semester, all sessions will be listed in SMU360 under the Academic Skill Development group.
Sessions are held on the 4th floor of the Blanton Student Services Building, in room 426.
| Topic | Date | Time | Location |
| SMU 101 for Transfer Students | Wednesday, August 26 | 3:00 p.m. | Blanton 426 |
| Prep Your Best Semester | Thursday, August 27 | 3:30 p.m. | Blanton 426 |
| How to Build a Habit | Thursday, August 27 | 4:00 p.m. | Blanton 426 |
| Master Your Time: Plans & Schedules | Tuesday, September 1 | 2:00 p.m. | Blanton 426 |
| Master Your Time: Making Your Time Matter | Thursday, September 3 | 3:30 p.m. | Blanton 426 |
| Study Less, Remember More | Wednesday, September 9 | 2:00 p.m. | Blanton 426 |
| Master Your Time: Plans & Schedules | Monday, September 14 | 2:00 p.m. | Blanton 426 |
| Master Your Time: Making Your Time Matter | Wednesday,September 16 | 2:00 p.m. | Blanton 426 |
| Ace Your Test Prep | Wednesday, September 23 | 3:00 p.m. | Blanton 426 |
| Study Less, Remember More | Thursday, September 24 | TBD | Blanton 426 |
| Prep Your Best Semester | Monday, September 28 | 4:00 p.m. | Blanton 426 |
| How to Build a Habit | Tuesday, September 29 | TBD | Blanton 426 |
| Ace Your Test Prep | Tuesday, October 6 | TBD | Blanton 426 |
| Master Your Time: Plans & Schedules | Monday, October 19 | 3:00 p.m. | Blanton 426 |
| Master Your Time: Making Your Time Matter | Tuesday, October 20 | TBD | Blanton 426 |
| How to Build a Habit | Wednesday, October 28 | 1:00 p.m. | Blanton 426 |
| Ace Your Test Prep | Thursday, November 5 | TBD | Blanton 426 |
| Preparing for Finals | Thursday, November 12 | 2:00 p.m. | Blanton 426 |
| Preparing for Finals | Wednesday, November 18 | 3:00 p.m. | Blanton 426 |
| Preparing for Finals | Monday, November 30 | 2:00 p.m. | Blanton 426 |