Understand the marking scheme

To be successful, it is important for you to understand what is needed in each of your courses.Read the course syllabus (outline) carefully.Review how much each assignment, test, paper, etc. is worth.Understand how each of these contributes to your overall mark in the course.If you are not sure, talk to your professor and ask questions.Keep on top of important deadlines like when to drop courses, special exams, petition deadlines, etc. These dates can be found in the Academic Schedule of Dates in the online Course Calendar.Some professors will include participation marks; this means attending class and participating in discussions and group sessions. By doing so, you can contribute to increasing your average