• Give yourself plenty of preparation time. Some students start up to two weeks before finals. Some classes will take longer to study for than others.

• Manage your time well, it will limit stress.

• Stay healthy; eat well; make time to exercise. These will all help you to focus and relax.

• If you have more than three finals in the same day, talk to your professor/TA about a make up time.

• Use any study guides available.

• Do a final review the morning of the exam so the information is "fresh" in your mind.

• Manage your studying. Give all your classes their fair share.

• Develop questions off of the study guide. Try to think like your professor.

• Attend review sessions. Bring a list of at least one question you have to the session.

• Join a study group.

• Take managed study breaks.

• Recognize how you study i.e., Do you need lots of breaks, or can you get away with a few?

• Set multiple alarms the morning of the exam. If you miss an exam, you can't make it up for oversleeping.

• Be respectful of others during finals. Be aware that residence halls are quiet during finals.

• Arrive early to the exam. You want to have enough time to get there and get settled to take your exam.

• Your final exam may be held in a room that is different from your regular classroom. Check your syllabus or contact your professor/TA if you are uncertain where or when your final is.

• Take time off from work to study, if you think you will need it.
  
  
• Remember to bring extra pens, pencils, and your MSU ID.

• Know whether your exams are cumulative or a regular exam.

• Plan out what you need to study.