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Academic Success Program

The purpose of this program is to provide encouragement, support, and academic skills and success strategies to students who need structured support after their first fall semester. Our goal is to foster a connection and provide resources to help students have a better outcome in the spring semester.

ASP is designed to help students strengthen their academic performance and build strategies for long-term success at UWF.

The first year of college is a major transition. Students are often balancing academic and social responsibilities independently for the first time, while also adjusting to new expectations. Strategies that worked in high school may not always lead to the same results in college. Because academic challenges can stem from many factors, ASP is designed to help students identify what is impacting their success and develop a plan to address it.

First-year students placed on Academic Warning or Academic Probation after the fall semester are required to complete ASP, as outlined in the UWF Undergraduate Catalog. Invitations are sent at the end of the fall term.

Questions?
Contact Persistence and Academic Success Services at 850.474.2412 or success@uwf.edu

What students are saying about ASP:

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Keanna - Spring 2026

[ASP] made me feel more confident in myself and helped me learn that there are better ways to study and tons of help around if I need it.

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Joy - Spring 2026

Compared to last semester this program has helped me to looking at things differently to see them as improvement and so far has helped find new ways to study or complete assignments in ways that will help me be successful.

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Ethan - Spring 2026

It helped me get a hold of my priorities and complete assignments on time.

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Mikayla - Spring 2026

The Academic Success Program helped keep me on top of my work and study habits. Meeting with other students through this program is what helped me the most. By talking about my motivation and work ethic weekly, I noticed a positive change in my grades.

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Sierra - Spring 2026

Compared to last semester, this program has helped me look at things differently to see them as an improvement, and so far has helped me find new ways to study or complete assignments in ways that will help me be successful.

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Joy - Spring 2026

The Academic Success Program has pushed me to be more motivated. It has taught me better habits to study and get work done throughout this program. I have learned that my ways weren't the best. But I have been taught better ways, and implementing those in my education helped me tremendously with my success this semester.

Gain academic skills and develop strategies for success

Students will learn more about the concepts of metacognition and growth mindset, review strategies for time and task management, study skills, note taking, test preparation, and more. Students will also be able to identify individual learning preferences and strategies to support their individual academic success. Students will also be provided with available resources and programs across campus to support the transition to college.

Financial Support

Often, students who are struggling academically have competing priorities of work and school. To assist you with this, each student will receive a $100 scholarship when you complete the 4 required modules in Canvas with a 80% or better "grade" and 2 academic coaching sessions. There may be additional financial incentives offered for students who take advantage of additional program resources and return to good standing after this semester.

Priority Registration

Students who complete the requirements will also be eligible for priority registration for the next Fall semester, which allows students to register up to 4 days earlier than normal, which could mean a better selection of course options and class schedules to support success moving forward.

Optional Support Resources

Students will be presented with additional opportunities to engage with campus support resources (academic coaching, academic skills workshops, tutoring, etc.)

Required Components - Receive a $100 scholarship and Priority Fall Registration for completion

  • Accept the invitation to join Persistence and Academic Services in Canvas (see your UWF email for a separate invitation)
  • Complete the 4 required modules with a final “grade” of 80% or higher in Canvas
  • Attend 2 meetings with a peer academic coach to reflect on your first semester’s challenges and develop a personal success plan for approaching the Spring semester.

Additional opportunities for structured support and resources beyond the requirements

Overall ASP Learning Outcomes & Competencies

  • Self-Awareness and Self-Efficacy
  • Academic Skill building
  • Relationship building and resource use

Competency Areas

  • Study Skills
    • Students will understand their individual learning preferences
    • Students will identify resources and strategies that fit that learning preference and integrate them into their study strategies.
    • Students will learn from prior academic performance to enhance their current study strategies.
  • Time Management & Competing Responsibilities
    • Students will be able to develop and implement an effective time management system.
    • Students will prioritize academic and non-academic commitments.
    • Students will understand how to balance academic success and the demands of work.
  • Motivation
    • Students will be able to identify motivation strategies for goal attainment.
    • Students will be able to identify short-term goals that lead to long-term success.
    • Students will be able to differentiate intrinsic and extrinsic motivators.
  • Support Networks
    • Students will understand the value of creating and cultivating a positive support network.
    • Students will learn how to identify campus offices and services that strengthen their commitment to success.
    • Students will be able to identify the individuals they can turn to for support.