How well you do in college is connected, at least in part, to how well you can adjust to the various expectations attached to your new role as a college student. Teachers will judge you by how well or poorly you conform to their expectations of a successful student. These guidelines do not represent those of all instructors, but it pays you to know, in general , what behaviors define a good student. Obviously, I may have slightly different expectations that you should ask about if they are not made clear to you early in the semester. Good students are engaged in the class, often actively participating in discussion.
Good students practice personal and academic integrity.
They do not cheat on tests or other assignments. They do not lie or make excuses. They complete assignments, projects, papers, and exams in a timely manner. Good students respect the dignity and opinions of all people. They do not compromise or demean the dignity of others by taunting, teasing, insulting, sexually harassing or discriminating.