NOVEMBER 2026 / ISSUE 01
THE STUDENT
SUCCESS PLAYBOOK.
REAL STRATEGIES. REAL SUPPORT.
YOUR NEXT MOVE STARTS HERE.
THE NOVEMBER COVER STORY
THE FINAL STRETCH.
FINISH STRONG.
A semester is like a basketball game. Some quarters go your way; others test your focus. What matters now is the next play.
THE FINAL BUZZER HASN’T SOUNDED YET.Hey, Wolverines!
Whether you’re ahead, behind, or somewhere in between, there is still time to make meaningful progress. Review your plan, reach out for support, and make every remaining week count. You don’t have to do it alone.
01 YOUR 5-PLAY GAME PLAN
Five moves. One goal.
Finish strong.
Check Canvas and see where you stand in each class.
Put upcoming assignments and exams in deadline order.
Connect with your professors during office hours.
Tap into tutoring, SI, and campus support.
Build a study schedule with time to recharge.
02 DATES TO KEEP ON YOUR RADAR
The final-weeks calendar
Dates are for full-term courses. Shorter parts of term may differ. Check the official academic calendar →
03 YOUR NEXT SEMESTER STARTS HERE
READY TO MAKE YOUR NEXT MOVE?
Registration begins November 9, with dates assigned by completed credit hours. Meet with your academic advisor and plan your classes now.
NOV 9 — Graduate students + 100+ credits
NOV 10 — 85–99 credits
NOV 11 — 55–84 credits
NOV 12 — 25–54 credits
NOV 13 — 0–24 credits
NOV 16 — Readmitted students
NOV 17 — Open registration
New first-year students register at orientation. Winter registration deadline: January 5, 2027. Verify details on the official Registrar page.
SEE REGISTRATION INFORMATION →04 CAMPUS HAPPENINGS
FINAL STRETCH STUDY HALL
NOVEMBER 30 – DECEMBER 4Afternoon study hall sessions are being planned for the last week of classes. Bring your notes, your questions, and your goals. Details and location will be announced when confirmed.
05 YOUR SUPPORT SQUAD
You have a team behind you.
Asking for help is part of the game plan. These free and student-centered resources are here for you.
Get help with time management, motivation, and creating a plan that works for you.
Meet your success team →Find extra practice, study groups, and course-specific academic support.
Explore tutoring & SI →Talk through courses, requirements, and your path to graduation.
Connect with advising →06 STUDENT-SUGGESTED TOOLS & STRATEGIES
Find a system that works for you.
Students shared these tools and ideas for organizing assignments, building focus, and getting started. Try one or two and keep what fits your routine. Apps and services may have different features or costs, and this list is for information—not an endorsement by UM-Flint.
- Trello — organize tasks with a to-do board.
- Eisenhower Matrix in Notion — sort tasks by urgency and importance.
- Notion — keep notes, due dates, and assignments together.
- Assignment tracker and schedule template — start with a simple weekly plan.
- MyStudyLife, Egenda, or a paper planner — choose the format you will actually use.
- ThingLink — an interactive visual tool.
- 16 study tips for college and 25 study tips for ideas to strengthen your habits.
- Study Station — a student shares how a familiar sound helps them get started.
- Focus Friend, Forest, or your phone’s Focus Modes can help create a focused work period.
- Body doubling means working alongside someone for accountability. Students also suggested Dubbi for body doubling and Thea as a study tool.
- Try a short timer, put your phone out of reach, or set a limit on one distracting app. When it feels hard to begin, choose one small task and work on it for ten minutes.
- For more ideas, explore tips and tools for studying, taking notes, and focusing, plus this video about ADHD.
Interested in undergraduate research? Start with the National Science Foundation’s Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) opportunities, then explore the NSF Education and Training Application (ETAP).
Give yourself time to review eligibility, deadlines, and application requirements for each opportunity.
STUDENT SUCCESS IS WORTH CELEBRATING
Every Wolverine has a story.
Success can mean finding your confidence, finishing a tough semester, reaching a graduation goal, or being the first in your family to earn a degree. We want to make space for those experiences and the people who help students thrive.
SHARE YOUR STORY →A publication of the Student Success Center • University of Michigan–Flint
810-762-3085 • studentsuccessflint@umich.edu
Information current as of October 28, 2026. Dates and event details are subject to change.
VISIT THE STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER →