Get to know your professors: Ask questions in class, visit them in their offices for assistance, or to discuss the subject. Remember that they have many students besides you, so remind them of what you need.
Learn to advocate for yourself. You are an adult and it is your responsibility to ask for what you need in terms of accommodations.
Develop good study habits. Learn effective time management, note-taking, textbook reading, and exam preparation strategies. Most students come to college unprepared for the amount of work, especially reading, they will have to do, and unaware of their professors' expectations regarding the quality of their work. Good study skills are important for everyone.
Know your own learning style. Work with the academic support people at your school to determine the ways in which you learn best, and then use that knowledge to study smarter.
Consider taking a reduced course load your first semester so that you are not overwhelmed. Important: You must take at least 12 credit hours during a semester in order to be considered a full-time student.
Take time to choose a major that interests you and matches your abilities. Don't major in a subject because you think you must in order to get a job. There is very little correlation between majors and careers. Study what you love so that you will be motivated and successful. Acquire job-related experience through specific courses, internships, student and volunteer activities, summer and work-study jobs.
If you are experiencing difficulty of any sort, personal or academic, get help fast! Don't wait until mid-semester or final exams to seek out assistance. Your academic standing and your credibility are at stake. There is a lot of support available to you if you ask for it.