Crash Course Series
SMU students often find that they need focused attention on one or more specific academic skills—and the Academic Skill Development office, located on the 4th floor of the Blanton Student Services Building, is here to provide help. We offer a Crash Course Series on a wide variety of college-level and life skills.
Most sessions last around 45 minutes, giving a broad overview of skills needed throughout your college career. Attend a session to learn more about a topic and leave having practiced it in a tangible way.
Registration is required for workshops. See the schedule below to review days/times and register for sessions.
Don't have time for a Crash Course session? See our Study Skill Resources and check out our Academic Skill Development Quick Video Series!
Want more individualized support? Schedule a time to meet with an Success Coach.
Fall 2026 Schedule
All sessions are listed in under the Academic Skill Development group, and you can click the topic titles below to register.
Sessions are held on the 4th floor of the Blanton Student Services Building, in room 426.
| Topic | Date | Time | Location |
| Wednesday, August 26 | 3:00 p.m. | Blanton 426 | |
| Thursday, August 27 | 3:00 p.m. | Blanton 426 | |
| Thursday, August 27 | 4:00 p.m. | Blanton 426 | |
| Tuesday, September 1 | 2:00 p.m. | Blanton 426 | |
| Thursday, September 3 | 3:30 p.m. | Blanton 426 | |
| Wednesday, September 9 | 2:00 p.m. | Blanton 426 | |
| Monday, September 14 | 2:00 p.m. | Blanton 426 | |
| Wednesday,September 16 | 2:00 p.m. | Blanton 426 | |
| Wednesday, September 23 | 3:00 p.m. | Blanton 426 | |
| Thursday, September 24 | 4:00 p.m. | Blanton 426 | |
| Monday, September 28 | 4:00 p.m. | Blanton 426 | |
| Tuesday, September 29 | 3:30 p.m. | Blanton 426 | |
| Tuesday, October 6 | 2:00 p.m. | Blanton 426 | |
| Monday, October 19 | 3:00 p.m. | Blanton 426 |
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| Tuesday, October 20 | 3:30 p.m. | Blanton 426 | |
| Wednesday, October 28 | 1:00 p.m. | Blanton 426 | |
| Thursday, November 5 | 4:00 p.m. | Blanton 426 | |
| Preparing for Finals | Thursday, November 12 | 2:00 p.m. | Blanton 426 |
| Preparing for Finals | Wednesday, November 18 | 3:00 p.m. | Blanton 426 |
| Preparing for Finals | Monday, November 30 | 2:00 p.m. | Blanton 426 |