SWIM Team

The SWIM Team is a student-centered support program within the Military & Veterans Resource Center (MVRC) that offers personalized, one-on-one assistance to military-affiliated students throughout the semester.

Led by a dedicated Mentor Coordinator, a full-time MVRC staff member, the SWIM Team provides oversight, guidance, and mentorship to ensure students receive consistent, high-quality support. This initiative not only offers valuable professional experience for UWF Student Interns but also ensures that military-affiliated students have a dedicated point of contact — a SWIM Coach — for guidance, questions, and assistance. Whether navigating VA education benefits, accessing campus and community resources, or managing academic challenges, SWIM Coaches proactively reach out and remain available throughout the semester to help students stay on track.

Assistance through the SWIM Team is open and available to all military-affiliated students. In some cases, participation may be required as part of a success plan to help students meet the VA’s Standards of Progress (SOP), which require a minimum GPA of 2.0 for undergraduate students and 3.0 for graduate students to remain eligible for educational benefits. Additionally, students who receive a grade of C- or below in any course or who are issued early warnings are contacted and strongly encouraged to take advantage of this supportive program.

Services and Support Available Through the SWIM Team:

• Assisting active-duty, veterans, and military-affiliated students transitioning to the University.
• Offering study tips and test-taking skills
• Sharing strategies for managing stress and anxiety
• Assisting in locating tutoring services
• Providing time management techniques and academic planning tools
• Helping with the adjustment to life as a student
• Connecting students with on-campus resources
• Referring students to community resources
• Providing guidance on withdrawals and academic appeals
• Sharing information about scholarship opportunities
• Hosting virtual and on-demand workshops
• Distributing a bi-weekly newsletter featuring important announcements, upcoming events, resources and more
• Maintaining a student-led transition program that assists military students in transitioning into the school.

Our mission is to help every military-affiliated student succeed by alleviating obstacles, offering reliable, personalized support and fostering academic and personal growth throughout the academic journey.

You are never alone. With the SWIM Team — led by our dedicated Mentor Coordinator and supported by experienced SWIM Coaches — we’re always here to lend a helping hand whenever you need it.

Don’t hesitate to reach out to us at MVRCSWIM@uwf.edu.