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Persistence and Academic Success Services

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Persistance and Academic Success Services (PASS) provides collaborative student support services designed to empower students to become independent and active learners who thrive at UWF and achieve their academic goals.


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First Year Advising

Freshman, first-time-in-college, and undeclared students are assigned a dedicated advisor in First Year Advising to support academic goal setting, degree planning, and initial course registration, before transitioning to an advisor within their major department.

First Year Advising
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Tutoring and Learning Resources

Tutoring and Learning Resources supports student success through learning and study skills development, peer academic coaching, and subject-based tutoring, provided free to help students strengthen academic performance.

Tutoring and Learning Resources
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ArgoFirst

ArgoFirst is a first-year residential community in Martin and Argo Halls, where Persistence and Academic Success Services (PASS) provides targeted programming and events designed to build community, connect students with campus resources, and enhance the first-year experience.

ArgoFirst
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Testing Services

Testing Services provides test administration for UWF students who require standardized exams for program admission or degree completion, with all testing conducted by appointment to ensure a secure and structured testing environment.

Testing