ESEPSY 2059
This class supports the transition to college and is primarily intended for first-year, transfer, and campus change students. In this 2-credit, 7-week course, you will develop motivation and skills to overcome recent academic hurdles and prepare for success in the future. The purpose of this course is to help you become a self-regulated learner—someone who creates effective plans, evaluates how well your strategies are working, and adapts your approach based on the results you’re getting. You will complete assignments focused on implementing action plans, building resilience, and applying strategies to succeed in your semester as a whole. You will also work closely with your instructor and classmates in an engaging classroom community.
First-year students who take this course may be eligible for the SpringForward summer scholarship and enrichment program.
Offered Autumn and Spring (as a 7-week course). Contact your academic advisor or the SpringForward Team for help adding the class.
Autumn 2025 Sections of ESEPSY 2059 (2 credits)
Second 7-Week Session – Begins Monday, October 20, 2025!
- Class # 12097 | TuTh 11:10 am – 12:30 pm (in-person)
- Class # 12334 | TuTh 12:45 pm – 2:05 pm (in-person)
ESEPSY 2059 covers the following topics:
- Understanding the culture and expectations of higher education
- Getting the most out of resources and support services
- Developing mindsets that build resilience and ownership
- Applying the science of motivation to manage time and overcome procrastination
- Managing stress and increasing well being
- Using research-backed strategies to boost the effectiveness of:
- Reading in college
- Taking notes in college
- Organizing course materials
- Studying and enhancing retention of course materials
- Taking tests in college
- Writing in college
Valuable lessons gained in the course — in students’ own words
