Academic Success

Office of Academic Success

Our Mission

The Academic Success team is committed to providing exemplary and holistic services and resources to the School of Professional Studies student body, faculty, and staff through very intentional and strategic initiatives internally and externally that support and assist with student retention and academic and professional success.

We are also committed to doing things the “RiGHTReaching Greater Heights Together” way. Collaboration is the key to our success.

Our Beliefs

  • We believe that every student is a walking success story.
  • We believe that academic success happens not by chance but by choice.
  • We believe that culture is not only created but must be cultivated.
  • We believe in the power of unity and collaboration amongst all stakeholders.
  • We believe in the power of quality resources.
  • We believe in the power of effective communication.
  • We believe in the power of the Incarnate Word.

Our Services

  • Academic Skills – Plan for success in school and beyond.
  • Student Connect Activities – Make lifelong bonds and turn classmates into friends.
  • Healthy Skill Development – Resources for networking, your learning style, test anxiety, time management, and much more.
  • Transition Support – Learn how to incorporate school back into your life or for the first time. We have the resources to guide you in the direction of your dreams.

Student Success Advisor or Academic Advisor?

Student Success Advisor

  • Staying organized
  • Balancing commitments
  • Forming productive study habits
  • Using your strengths
  • Having accountability
  • Understanding your learning style
  • Connecting with campus resources

Schedule an Appointment with a Student Success Advisor

Academic Advisor

  • University academic policy
  • Registration for courses
  • Graduation requirements
  • Degree selection or changes
  • Schedule changes
  • Academic standing
  • Applying for graduation

Schedule an Appointment with an Academic Advisor

Student Success Open Zooms

Each eight week term, the student success advisor will host open zoom sessions. These sessions are held Tuesdays and Thursdays for weeks two, four, and six. These sessions will open from 1pm-3pm.

Step 1: Click on this Zoom link.

Step 2: Waiting Room

You will be taken to the Zoom waiting room. Once the student success advisor is available, they will admit you and meet with you one-on-one. Do not close the window or leave the waiting room, as you will lose your place in line. Please have your questions and student ID ready.

Step 3: Admitted into Zoom

The student success advisor and you will have the ability to share screens, investigate, research, any variety of items to try and help support you towards success with your educational goals.