Study Skills Workshops

Group Study Skills Workshops are held throughout each semester and focus on specific topics like maximizing productivity or the best note-taking strategies. Study Skills Workshops are a great way to brush up on specific skills that are interesting to you or you need assistance with!

Who can attend a Study Skills Workshop? Any UW-Madison student! If a workshop topic is interesting to you, we encourage you to register and attend. Check out all the upcoming workshops!

Looking to request a Study Skills Workshop specifically for your organization or department? Please reach out to guts@rso.wisc.edu.

Upcoming Study Skills Workshops

  • Sep
    11

    Familiarize Yourself with Campus Technology @ 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm 333 East Campus Mall, Student Activity Center, 4th Floor - Caucus Room

    Kick off your first semester with confidence! Join us for a free 45-minute workshop to explore different types of campus technology such as Canvas, Starfish, MyUW Portal, and more. Plus, there will be snacks!

  • Sep
    17

    Get Organized: Start Your Semester Off Right @ 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm 333 East Campus Mall, Student Activity Center, 4th Floor - Caucus Room

    Need help getting organized for spring semester? Join us for a free 45-minute workshop to explore effective organizational and time-management strategies, including short- and long-term planning techniques, along with technology tools to help you stay …

  • Oct
    03

    Take More Effective Notes @ 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm 333 East Campus Mall, Student Activity Center, 4th Floor - Caucus Room

    Feeling unsure about how to take effective notes during your lectures? Join us for a free 45-minute workshop to learn strategies for writing concise, organized notes that enhance understanding and promote deeper learning. Plus, there …

  • Oct
    07

    Ace Your Exams: The When, Where, and How of Exam Prep @ 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm 333 East Campus Mall, Student Activity Center, 4th Floor - Caucus Room

    Feeling overwhelmed by midterms? Join us for a free 45-minute workshop on the when, where, what, and how of effective exam preparation. Snacks will be provided!

  • Nov
    07

    Stop Procrastinating & Maximize Your Productivity @ 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm 333 East Campus Mall, Student Activity Center, 4th Floor - Caucus Room

    Feeling stuck or unproductive? Join us for a free 45-minute workshop to explore practical strategies to overcome procrastination, enhance your focus, and boost your efficiency. Plus, there will be snacks!

  • Dec
    02

    Final Push: Exam Prep Crash Course @ 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm 333 East Campus Mall, Student Activity Center, 4th Floor - Caucus Room

    Thinking about final exams? Join GUTS for a free 45-minute workshop to help you prepare for finals! We’ll cover effective study strategies, using past exams, time management, and more. Bring your questions and leave with …

Previous Workshop Topics

Get Organized: Start Your Semester Off Right
Need help getting organized for spring semester? Join us for a free 45-minute workshop to explore effective organizational and time-management strategies, including short- and long-term planning techniques, along with technology tools to help you stay organized all semester long.

Reading and Note-Taking with Intention: Strategies for Success
Feeling unsure about how to tackle your readings or take effective notes? Join us for a 45-minute workshop to discover active reading techniques and strategies for crafting concise, organized notes that enhance understanding and promote deeper learning.

Ace Your Exams: The When, Where, and How of Exam Prep
Feeling overwhelmed by midterms? Join us for a 45-minute workshop on the when, where, what, and how of effective exam preparation.

Stop Procrastinating & Maximize Your Productivity
Feeling stuck or unproductive? Join us for a free 45-minute workshop to explore practical strategies to overcome procrastination, enhance your focus, and boost your efficiency.

Final Push: Exam Prep Crash Course
As the end of semester approaches, join GUTS for a free 45-minute workshop to help you prepare for final exams! Topics will include active vs. passive study strategies, utilizing past exams, how to organize your study time, and more. Come with questions about exam preparation and enjoy an interactive study planning workshop!