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.
Our priority is to provide students with resources and programs that will strengthen their academic performance and improve their college experience at the University of West Florida. We know that the first year of college is a major life transition where students are learning to balance academic and social behaviors on their own for the first time. We also know that learning in college is different and some of the strategies that may have worked in high school may no longer lead to the same success in college. The important thing is to reflect on the fall and determine where the challenges were and what to do to approach the spring differently and have a better outcome.
Since there are many reasons why students struggle academically, our goal is to help students identify the factors that are relevant and help address them. As stated in the UWF Undergraduate catalog, this structured program is required in the Spring semester for first year students who find themselves on Academic Warning or Academic Probation after the fall. Eligible students will receive an invitation letter and email at the end of the Fall semester with additional information about program requirements. If you have any questions, please contact your academic advisor in First Year Advising at 850.474.3170 or email success@uwf.edu.
Students MUST complete the 4 required modules in Canvas, which provide an overview of meta-cognition, growth mindset, academic skills, and support resources that can be utilized to make adjustments and have a better outcome, as well as 2 peer Academic Coaching sessions to develop an individualized academic success plan.
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 the Center for Academic Success 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
- Meet with your First Year Academic Advisor to create a registration plan for next fall (You will receive an invitation to schedule this appointment in March)
- Attend Academic Success Workshops offered by Tutoring and Learning Resources
- Attend Subject-based Tutoring offered by Tutoring and Learning Resources or other departments.
- Use the resources available in the Counseling & Psychological Services office
- Participate in a fitness or wellness activity hosted by Recreation and Wellness
- Make a connection with at least one of your instructors
- Make connections with peers by getting involved through the Office of Student Engagement or through TalkCampus
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.
"These learning strategies helped me earn better grades, organize my time more efficiently, and overall made me feel supported at UWF."
Prior ASP Participant
