The Center for Academic Success & Tutoring offers workshops on topics related to academic success. All students are encouraged to attend. Workshops are offered both in person and virtually throughout the fall and spring semesters.
If you are an instructor or campus partner looking to have CAST staff present to your students, please complete this form.
Fall 2025 Workshop Schedule
Virtual meetings can be joined by clicking on the Workshop Title link. In-person locations are listed under the location column. Still have questions? Contact us at cast@montclair.edu. We’re happy to help!
January
| Date | Day | Time | Workshop Title (click title for virtual meeting link) |
Location |
| 01-28-2026 | Wednesday | 11:00 AM | Being an Organized Student Students learn the importance of organizing skills and how to be more organized in their academic life. |
Library 149 |
| 01-29-2026 | Thursday | 1:00 PM | Focusing on Your Goals Students learn the importance of setting goals. |
Library 149 |
| 01-30-2026 | Friday | 3:00 PM | Creating Healthy Study Habits Students identify the key habits to study more efficiently. |
Library 044 |
February
| Date | Day | Time | Workshop Title (click title for virtual meeting link) |
Location |
| 02-01-2026 | Sunday | 6:00 PM | Maintaining a Healthy College Lifestyle Students learn the value of good physical and mental health while in college, as well as some strategies to maintain a healthy lifestyle. |
Virtual |
| 02-03-2026 | Tuesday | 10:00 AM | The Benefits of Tutoring Students learn all types of services being offered by the Center for Academic Success and Tutoring, and the value of utilizing those services. |
Library 149 |
| 02-05-2026 | Thursday | 4:00 PM | How Can My Advisor Help Me? Students learn how to find out who their advisor is, how to schedule advising appointments, and how to utilize resources. |
Library 149 |
| 02-09-2026 | Monday | 11:00 AM | Why Get Involved in Clubs and Organizations? Students learn the importance of engaging with the campus community and some strategies to join a club or an organization. |
Library 149 |
| 02-10-2026 | Tuesday | 11:00 AM | How to Improve Your Financial Skills Students learn some finance-related topics such as banking and budgeting. Students will be introduced to iGrad – a financial literacy resources hub for college students. |
Virtual |
| 02-11-2026 | Wednesday | 3:00 PM | Note Taking for College Students Students will learn better and more efficient note taking strategies. |
Library 149 |
| 02-13-2026 | Friday | 11:00 AM | Avoiding Distractions Students will identify some common distractions, and learn ways to manage them so that they can stay focused. |
Library 044 |
| 02-16-2026 | Monday | 6:30 PM | Time Management Tips Students learn strategies of effectively utilizing their time as they try to balance school, work, and life. |
Library 044 |
| 02-17-2026 | Tuesday | 11:00 AM | Improving Your Study Skills Students learn how to improve their study skills to study more effectively and efficiently. |
Library 149 |
| 02-18-2026 | Wednesday | 2:00 PM | How to Calculate Your GPA? Students learn how to use a GPA calculation tool in an interactive in-person workshop. Students need to bring their laptops for this session. |
Library 203 |
| 02-19-2026 | Thursday | 3:00 PM | How to Work in Groups Students learn better strategies of working in groups so that they can accomplish their goals on group projects. |
Library 149 |
| 02-22-2026 | Sunday | 5:00 PM | Falling in Love With Your Major Students identify the factors that help them choose their major and learn the importance of loving what they do. |
Virtual |
| 02-24-2026 | Tuesday | 6:30 PM | Avoiding Plagiarism Students learn about various types of plagiarism and strategies and resources to prevent plagiarism. |
Library 044 |
| 02-26-2026 | Thursday | 4:00 PM | Telecommunication: How to Successfully Communicate Online Students learn efficient communication strategies in a virtual environment. |
Library 149 |
| 02-27-2026 | Friday | 11:00 AM | Student Etiquette: Engaging with Faculty Students learn the best communication strategies when addressing faculty members. |
Library 044 |
March
| Date | Day | Time | Workshop Title (click title for virtual meeting link) |
Location |
| 03-01-2026 | Sunday | 6:00 PM | General Test Taking Strategies Students learn evidence-based, effective exam preparation and test-taking strategies. |
Virtual |
| 03-02-2026 | Monday | 4:00 PM | A Guide to Memorization Students learn how to memorize more effectively and practice these skills with an activity during this workshop. |
Library 149 |
| 03-03-2026 | Tuesday | 11:00 AM | Understanding Testing Anxiety Students learn the definitions and signs of testing anxiety and strategies to overcome it. |
Library 149 |
| 03-04-2026 | Wednesday | 6:30 PM | Maintaining a Healthy College Lifestyle Students learn the value of good physical and mental health while in college, as well as some strategies to maintain a healthy lifestyle. |
Library 044 |
| 03-05-2026 | Thursday | 6:30 PM | A Guide to Memorization Students learn how to memorize more effectively and practice these skills with an activity during this workshop. |
Library 044 |
| 03-12-2026 | Thursday | 3:00 PM | Why Class Participation Matters Students learn the importance and benefits of active participation in classes. |
Virtual |
| 03-15-2026 | Sunday | 5:00 PM | Time Management Tips Students learn strategies of effectively utilizing their time as they try to balance school, work, and life. |
Virtual |
| 03-17-2026 | Tuesday | 11:00 AM | Mid-Semester Reflection This is an interactive workshop that is designed to help the students make some mid-semester reflections. |
Library 149 |
| 03-18-2026 | Wednesday | 4:00 PM | Why Get Involved in Clubs and Organizations? Students learn the importance of engaging with the campus community and some strategies to join a club or an organization. |
Library 149 |
| 03-20-2026 | Friday | 10:00 AM | Falling in Love With Your Major Students identify the factors that help them choose their major and learn the importance of loving what they do. |
Library 044 |
| 03-23-2026 | Monday | 6:30 PM | Avoiding Distractions Students will identify some common distractions, and learn ways to manage them so that they can stay focused. |
Library 044 |
| 03-24-2026 | Tuesday | 11:00 AM | How to Calculate Your GPA? Students learn how to use a GPA calculation tool in an interactive in-person workshop. Students need to bring their laptops for this session. |
Library 203 |
| 03-25-2026 | Wednesday | 10:00 AM | Overcoming Adversity and Becoming More Confident in Yourself Students learn to overcome adversity, cultivate a sense of positivity, and take steps to succeed despite the challenges. |
Library 044 |
| 03-26-2026 | Thursday | 12:00 PM | The Benefits of Tutoring Students learn all types of services being offered by the Center for Academic Success and Tutoring, and the value of utilizing those services. |
Library 149 |
| 03-27-2026 | Friday | 3:00 PM | Creating Healthy Study Habits Students identify the key habits to study more efficiently. |
Library 044 |
| 03-30-2026 | Monday | 11:00 AM | How Can My Advisor Help Me? Students learn how to find out who their advisor is, how to schedule advising appointments, and how to utilize resources. |
Library 149 |
| 03-31-2026 | Tuesday | 10:00 AM | De-Stress Techniques Students learn ways to keep calm and avoid stress. |
Library 149 |
April
| Date | Day | Time | Workshop Title (click title for virtual meeting link) |
Location |
| 04-01-2026 | Wednesday | 2:00 PM | How to Improve Your Financial Skills Students learn some finance-related topics such as banking and budgeting. Students will be introduced to iGrad – a financial literacy resources hub for college students. |
Library 149 |
| 04-02-2026 | Thursday | 1:00 PM | How to Work in Groups Students learn better strategies of working in groups so that they can accomplish their goals on group projects. |
Library 149 |
| 04-06-2026 | Monday | 10:00 AM | Time Management Tips Students learn strategies of effectively utilizing their time as they try to balance school, work, and life. |
Library 149 |
| 04-07-2026 | Tuesday | 11:00 AM | Telecommunication: How to Successfully Communicate Online Students learn efficient communication strategies in a virtual environment. |
Library 149 |
| 04-08-2026 | Wednesday | 10:00 AM | Improving Your Study Skills Students learn how to improve their study skills to study more effectively and efficiently. |
Library 044 |
| 04-09-2026 | Thursday | 6:30 PM | Self Care and Self Love Students learn a variety of strategies for self care and some resources on campus to support students’ mental health and well-being. |
Library 044 |
| 04-10-2026 | Friday | 4:00 PM | Note Taking for College Students Students will learn better and more efficient note taking strategies. |
Library 044 |
| 04-13-2025 | Monday | 6:30 PM | Creating Healthy Study Habits Students identify the key habits to study more efficiently. |
Library 044 |
| 04-14-2026 | Tuesday | 3:00 PM | How to Calculate Your GPA? Students learn how to use a GPA calculation tool in an interactive in-person workshop. Students need to bring their laptops for this session. |
Library 203 |
| 04-17-2026 | Friday | 11:00 AM | A Guide to Memorization Students learn how to memorize more effectively and practice these skills with an activity during this workshop. |
Library 044 |
| 04-20-2026 | Monday | 4:00 PM | Improving Your Study Skills Students learn how to improve their study skills to study more effectively and efficiently. |
Library 149 |
| 04-22-2026 | Wednesday | 10:00 AM | De-Stress Techniques Students learn ways to keep calm and avoid stress. |
Library 044 |
| 04-24-2026 | Friday | 4:00 PM | Understanding Testing Anxiety Students learn the definitions and signs of testing anxiety and strategies to overcome it. |
Library 044 |
| 04-26-2026 | Sunday | 5:00 PM | Avoiding Distractions Students will identify some common distractions, and learn ways to manage them so that they can stay focused. |
Virtual |
| 04-27-2026 | Monday | 6:30 PM | General Test Taking Strategies Students learn evidence-based, effective exam preparation and test-taking strategies. |
Library 044 |
| 04-29-2026 | Wednesday | 12:00 PM | How to Improve Your Financial Skills Students learn some finance-related topics such as banking and budgeting. Students will be introduced to iGrad – a financial literacy resources hub for college students. |
Library 044 |
| 04-30-2026 | Thursday | 6:30 PM | Best Ways to Finish Out the Semester Students learn some best strategies to optimize their end-of-semester time and experience. |
Library 044 |
May
| Date | Day | Time | Workshop Title (click title for virtual meeting link) |
Location |
| 05-01-2026 | Friday | 11:00 AM | Self Care and Self Love Students learn a variety of strategies for self care and some resources on campus to support students’ mental health and well-being. |
Library 044 |
| 05-03-2026 | Sunday | 5:00 PM | Self-Reflection: What Did You Learn This Semester? Students reflect on their experiences of the current semester and learn from them. |
Virtual |
| 05-04-2026 | Monday | 4:00 PM | Next Steps After the Semester Students learn ways to improve and optimize their future college experience. |
Library 044 |