LibGuides: Academic Support Center: Seminars: Virtual and In-Person

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Virtual Seminars (Zoom)

HESI Prep Seminars: 60 minutes

Join us for live/virtual seminars that focus on effective preparation for the HESI exam!

3 convenient ways to rsvp:

1) Sign in to Penji

2) Email ASCseminars@oaklandcc.edu

3) Call 248-246-2435

WINTER 2026 Schedule

HESI Study/Test-Taking Strategies I
- Saturday: January 17: 12:00 pm
- Saturday: March 14: 12:00 pm
HESI Study/Test-Taking Strategies II
- Saturday: January 24: 12:00 pm
- Saturday: March 21: 12:00 pm
HESI Test Prep: Math-Intensive
- Saturday: January 31: 12:00 pm
- Saturday: February 14: 12:00 pm
- Saturday: March 28: 12:00 pm
HESI Test Prep: Reading Comprehension-Intensive
- Saturday: February 7: 12:00 pm
- Saturday: February 21: 12:00 pm
- Saturday: April 4: 12:00 pm

Enhanced Seminars: 60 minutes

Join us for live/virtual seminars that can improve your study skills!

3 convenient ways to rsvp:

1) Sign in to Penji

2) Email ASCseminars@oaklandcc.edu

3) Call 248-246-2435

WINTER 2026 Schedule

Planning for Success
- Tuesday, January 20, 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: January 27: 5:00 pm
Semester Planning/Time Management
- Tuesday: January 27: 6:00 pm
- Saturday: January 31: 10:00 am
Planning for Success
- Monday: February 2: 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: February 3 : 5:00 pm
The Science of Good Study Habits
- Tuesday: February 3: 6:00 pm
- Saturday: February 7: 10:00 am
Planning for Success
- Monday: February 9: 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: February 10: 5:00 pm
Effective Study Strategies I
- Tuesday: February 10: 6:00 pm
- Saturday: February 14: 10:00 am
Planning for Success
- Monday: February 16: 5:00 pm
Textbook Learning Strategies
- Tuesday: February 17: 6:00 pm
- Saturday: February 21: 10:00 am
Effective Study Strategies II
- Tuesday: February 24: 6:00 pm
Test-Taking Strategies: Multiple Choice Exams
- Tuesday: March 10: 6:00 pm
- Saturday: March 14: 10:00 am
Effective Study Strategies III
- Tuesday: March 17: 6:00 pm
- Saturday: March 21: 10:00 am

Test-Taking Strategies: Problem-Solving Exams
- Tuesday: March 24: 6:00 pm
- Saturday: March 28: 10:00 am
Effective Study Strategies IV
- Tuesday: April 7: 6:00 pm
- Saturday: April 11: 10:00 am
Test-Taking Strategies: Extended Response Exams
- Tuesday: April 14: 6:00 pm
- Saturday: April 18: 10:00 am
Finals/End of Semester Planning
- Tuesday: April 21: 6:00 pm
- Saturday: April 25: 10:00 am

Express Seminars: 30 minutes

Join us for live/virtual seminars that can improve your study skills!

3 convenient ways to rsvp:

1) Sign in to Penji

2) Email ASCseminars@oaklandcc.edu

3) Call 248-246-2435

WINTER 2026 Schedule

Time Management Tools for College Success
- Wednesday: January 21: 12:00 pm
- Thursday: January 22: 12:00 pm
The Science of Good Study Habits
- Wednesday: January 28: 12:00 pm
- Thursday: January 29: 12:00 pm
Textbook Learning: Textbook Study Guide
- Wednesday: February 4: 12:00 pm
- Thursday: February 5: 12:00 pm
Lecture Learning: Lecture Study Guide
- Wednesday: February 18: 12:00 pm
- Thursday: February 19: 12:00 pm
Motivation for College Success
- Wednesday: February 25: 12:00 pm
Mid-Semester Reset
- Wednesday: March 11: 12:00 pm
- Thursday: March 12: 12:00 pm
Test-Taking Strategies: Process of Elimination
- Wednesday: March 18: 12:00 pm
- Thursday: March 19: 12:00 pm
Study Strategies: Comprehension Chart
- Wednesday: April 8: 12:00 pm
- Thursday: April 9: 12:00 pm
Study Strategies: Mapping
- Wednesday: April 15: 12:00 pm
- Thursday: April 16: 12:00 pm
Finals/End of Semester Planning
- Wednesday: April 22: 12:00 pm
- Thursday: April 23: 12:00 pm

Academic Coaching Seminars: Personalized Study Skills & Time Management: 60 minutes

Join us for live/virtual or in-person (Royal Oak campus) coaching--one-on-one seminars that can improve your study skills!

3 convenient ways to rsvp:

1) Sign in to Penji

2) Email ASCseminars@oaklandcc.edu

3) Call 248-246-2435

Please indicate your preference for virtual or in-person. Note: In-person coaching is held at the Royal Oak campus, Academic Support Center, room C101.

WINTER 2026 Schedule

Academic Coaching Days/Times:

Tuesdays:

10:00 am

12:00 pm

2:00 pm

4:00 pm

Academic Coaching Dates:

February 3

February 10

February 17

February 24

March 10

March 17

March 24

March 31

April 7

April 14

Success Strategies for Accounting Courses: 60 minutes

Join us for live/virtual seminars that can improve your study skills!

3 convenient ways to rsvp:

1) Sign in to Penji

2) Email ASCseminars@oaklandcc.edu

3) Call 248-246-2435

WINTER 2026 SEMINARS: Please see ENHANCED or EXPRESS or ACADEMIC COACHING seminars tab for live (Zoom) seminar options. Success Strategies series will return FA 26.

Success Strategies I/Accounting
- Day: Date : Time
Success Strategies II/Accounting
- Day: Date: Time
Success Strategies III/Accounting: Debits & Credits

Success Strategies for Science/Biology Courses: 60 minutes

Join us for live/virtual seminars that can improve your study skills!

3 convenient ways to rsvp:

1) Sign in to Penji

2) Email ASCseminars@oaklandcc.edu

3) Call 248-246-2435

WINTER 2026 SEMINARS: Please see ENHANCED or EXPRESS or ACADEMIC COACHING seminars tab for live (Zoom) seminar options. Success Strategies series will return FA 26.

Success Strategies I/Science: Biology
- Day: Date: Time
Success Strategies II/Science: Biology
- Day: Date: Time

Seminar Descriptions

Enhanced Seminars: 60 minutes

Enhanced seminars focus on study and college success skills topics.
- Audience: suitable for students seeking in-depth academic/personal enrichment
- Length: 1 hour
- Modality: Zoom
- Mandatory/Enrichment/Extra Credit Option: Yes

Express Seminars: 30 minutes

Express seminars focus on study and college success skills topics
- Audience: suitable for students seeking a short and sweet academic/personal enrichment opportunity
- Length: 30 minutes
- Modality: Zoom
- Mandatory/Enrichment/Extra Credit Option: Yes

Academic Coaching Seminars: up to 60 minutes

Academic Coaching seminars offer a more personalized approach to academic support. In a one-on-one session, ASC faculty will discuss semester planning/time management, study strategies, and other academic/college success topics of interest.
- Audience: suitable for students seeking personalized academic coaching and support
- Length: Up to 1 hour
- Modality: Zoom or In-Person (Royal Oak Campus, Academic Support Center, Room C101)
- Mandatory/Enrichment/Extra Credit Option: Yes

Success Strategies/Select Courses Seminars: 60 minutes

Success Strategies/Select Courses seminars focus on success strategies in Accounting and Science courses.
- Audience: suitable for students taking Accounting or Science courses
- Length: 1 hour
- Modality: Zoom
- Mandatory/Enrichment/Extra Credit Option: Yes

In-Person Seminars: 60 minutes

In-Person seminars focus on study and college success skills topics.
- Audience: suitable for students taking in-person classes.
- Length: 1 hour
- Modality: In-Person
- Mandatory/Enrichment/Extra Credit Option: Yes

HESI Test Prep Seminar: 60 minutes

HESI Test Prep seminar focuses on study and test-taking strategies in preparation for the HESI exam.
- Audience: suitable for pre-nursing and allied health students preparing to sit for the HESI.
- Length: 1 Hour
- Modality: Zoom
- Mandatory/Enrichment/Extra Credit Option: No

Independent/Self-Study Seminars

Audience: suitable for students seeking in-depth academic/personal enrichment.
Days: 24-7 (avbl 7 days/week, 24 hours/ day)
Length: 40 to 60 minutes.
Modality: Online-Asynchronous, via the ASC website: ASC Independent/Self-Study Seminars
Mandatory/Enrichment/Extra Credit Option: Yes

Note: Upon completion, please consider completing a brief survey of your seminar experience. Thank you!