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Student Success Services

You'll benefit from the perspective and knowledge of a multi-layered support system during your time on campus. We match all our students with an academic and staff advisor as well as a student mentor. Student Success Services provides resources and programs to foster student development, empowering students to identify and explore their academic and professional passions while acquiring the skills, experiences, and connections needed to meet and exceed their academic and professional goals.

Goals

• Create equal opportunities for all students to learn and participate. Increase students’ knowledge of academic and professional success behaviors and habits. Increase access to and facilitate use of success resources at ÌÇÐÄVlog as well as in the community.
• Assist underprepared, prepared, and high-achieving students in developing the skills necessary to achieve their academic and professional goals.
• Provide individual learning strategy instruction, ongoing support via peer mentoring assistance, and referral services for students seeking to improve their learning and communication skills.
• Develop, support, and help implement college-wide learning initiatives, especially in the areas involving retention, at-risk student populations, and students on early alert status.
• Conduct outreach efforts to enhance the learning environment, including student workshops, classroom visits, presentations, fairs, and information sessions.
• Provide individual student success coaching and career coaching support for all students, and individual staff advising for students on caseloads.

Services

• Career Coaching – Including individual career guidance and planning, resume critiques, mock interviews, and assistance finding and applying to internships, jobs, and graduate programs.
• General Academic Advising with staff (major/minor selection, course withdrawal, medical withdrawal).
• Academic Coaching and assistance w/accessing campus resources.
• Peer Mentoring – Connect with a Peer Mentor for study skills, time management, and campus acclimation support.
• Academic Probation and Early Alert Recovery Guidance.
• Accessibility Accommodations – In compliance with and the (as amended 2008), ÌÇÐÄVlog recognizes a student with a disability as anyone who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activity.  All reasonable accommodations are individualized, flexible and confidential based on the nature of the disability and the academic environment. To receive services, students must provide current documentation of their disability from a qualified health professional and complete an application for program eligibility. To make an appointment for accessibility accommodations, contact the Director of Student Success.

First-Generation College Students

Being a first-generation college student means you're the first person in your household to attend college. It may mean that you're navigating unfamiliar processes, but it can also be a tremendous source of pride. We're proud of our first-gen students—see how we position you for success here. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find support as a first-generation student?

Like all our students, you'll be assigned an academic and a staff advisor, plus a peer mentor. These advisors can help you with your academic questions as well as provide support for all aspects of college life. You're in a great position to succeed at a small school like ÌÇÐÄVlog because we have the resources and the bandwidth to know and care for each student. 

How can I prepare academically for college? 

1. Workshops: Develop consistent study habits and good time management skills. We offer numerous workshops on these topics and more throughout the fall semester. Check out student resources to learn more. 
2. Professors: Ask questions in class, be sure you understand your assignments and develop relationships with your professors. They're eager to know you and help you.
3. Advisors: Gain perspective from your advisors and use the many resources available to you on campus, like tutoring, study groups, and more. 

What can I do to make the most of my college experience?

Work hard and ask questions along the way. If you're not familiar with the process or certain terminology, don't hesitate to discuss it with your advisor, a professor, or even your classmates. 

Lean on your advisors because they're especially aware of all the resources available on campus. Plus, they've worked with numerous first-generation students and understand the unique situations you face. 

Are there scholarships or financial aid options specifically for first-generation students?

Financial Aid

After you apply, you can start the financial aid process by filling out the "FAFSA" (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), which determines the federal loans, aid, and grants you're eligible for. Learn more about the financial aid process. 

Scholarships

While none of our scholarships are specifically designated for first-gen students, we offer a range of scholarship opportunities for all students. High-achieving students as well as students with lower high school GPAs but high aspirations are eligible for scholarships. Athletic, Art, Dance, Music, and State-Based opportunities may also apply to you. Applying early is the key to being eligible for the most scholarship support.