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Welcome to College Success (SLS 1101)

Northwest Florida State College is excited to offer all students a course designed to help inform, prepare and equip First-Time-In-College (FTIC) students to achieve success. College Success is your guide to acquiring the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to achieve your academic goals and secure professional success. Embark on a transformative educational experience with College Success and take the first steps in realizing your full potential.

What is the SLS 1101 College Success Course?

College Success (SLS 1101) is a 3-credit hour elective course offered to help students make a smooth transition to college life. In this course, students will learn to:
  • Expand habits for success while building a solid foundation for continued academic and professional development and achievement.
  • Exercise critical thinking skills to capture long-term learning and
  • Enhance communication skills and refine your ability to articulate ideas clearly and collaborate effectively.
  • Gain practical finance tips and tools to not only navigate college expenses but also to plan, prepare and budget wisely for the future.

Impact of College Success (SLS 1101)

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Course Topics

Pave the way for persistence along your academic and professional journey by learning new skills and strategies in College Success.

  • Self-regulated learning
  • Financial Literacy
  • Critical Thinking & Reasoning
  • Effective and Professional Communication
  • Time Management
  • Study, Note-taking and Test taking Strategies
  • Resource Availability and Usage
  • Goal Setting and Motivation
  • Academic Research and Writing
  • Confident Presentations and Public Speaking
  • Stress and Mental Health Management Techniques

Course Offerings

Subject Code Course Num Title CRN Term Modality Campus Start Date End Date Beg Time End Time Mon Tue Wed Thu
TRADITIONAL
SLS 1101 College Success 20173 001 SSCI NV 1/8/25 5/8/25 8:00 9:20 M   W  
SLS 1101 College Success 20176 002 SSCI FW 1/8/25 5/8/25 930 1050 T  R
SLS 1101 College Success 20210 003 SSCI FW 1/8/25 5/8/25 1230 1350 T R
SLS 1101 College Success 20362 FWB 1/8/25 5/8/25 17:00 18:15 T 
SLS 1101 College Success 20292 006 SSCI CV 1/8/25 5/8/25 1700 1815 – T –
SLS 1101 College Success 20458 DFNK 1/8/25 5/8/25 9:30 10:50 M W
SLS 1101 College Success 20855     DFNK 1/8/25 5/8/25 17:00 18:15 M      
ONLINE
SLS 1101 College Success 20259 L01 SSCI ONLINE 1/8/25 5/8/25 – – – – – –
SLS 1101 College Success 20282 L03 SSCI ONLINE 1/8/25 5/8/25 – – – – – –
SLS 1101 College Success 20309 L02 SSCI ONLINE 1/8/25 5/8/25 – – – – – –
HIGH SCHOOL
SLS 1101 College Success 20705 010 SSCI WHS 1/8/25 5/8/25 1008 1058 M T W R
SLS 1101 College Success 20706 011 SSCI WHS 1/8/25 5/8/25 1137 1242 M T W R
SLS 1101 College Success 20707 012 SSCI WHS 1/8/25 5/8/25 1246 1336 M T W R
SLS 1101 College Success 20757 121 SSCI PX 1/8/25 5/8/25 850 940 M – W –

COLLEGE SUCCESS FACULTY

Applications are now being accepted Fall 2024. If you are interested in teaching in the 2024-25 academic year, please review the job description and complete your application linked below. If you have questions regarding your eligibility to teach, contact Associate Director of College Success.

COLLEGE SUCCESS ADJUNCT FACULTY APPLICATION