Academic Wellness
Academic Wellness is not a concept students think about often. Academic wellness, however, is necessary for the college journey. If students do not maintain their Grade Point Average (GPA) it may impact scholarships, grants, and their status as a UIW student. It’s important to ensure the necessary steps are taken to maintain a healthy GPA. UIW offers resources to help students support their academic success. Below you will find tips and resources to help you navigate your academic journey.
Be Proactive
Tutoring
Not understanding a certain concept, feeling lost on your homework assignment, or needing help with an essay? UIW offers tutoring services to meet students where they are. Students can sign up for tutoring services through Cardinal Apps or in person at the below locations.
Tutoring Services (SEC 3167)
Math and Stats Tutoring Lab (Bonilla Science Hall 336)
Writing and Learning Center (SEC 3167)
Career Services
Not connecting to your major and wanting to explore other options? Connect with Career Services! The Career Services team can assess student’s strengths and interests to provide a portfolio of major and career options.
Faculty
Faculty maintain office hours specifically meant for meeting with students outside the classroom to offer support throughout the semester. Students often do not take advantage of meeting with their professors; however, it is a great opportunity to discuss academic progress, clarify class concepts, or simply connect over course material. Office hours and location can be found in the class syllabus.
Take Charge
UIW offers several resources for students to utilize to ensure they are on track to degree completion.
Degree Works
Degree Works is a web-based tool to help students monitor their progress toward degree completion. Degree Works lists the courses students have completed and that count toward degree requirements, as well as what courses and requirements are still needed for degree completion. Degree Works can be accessed through Cardinal Apps.
Navigate
Is your schedule not working and you need to meet with an advisor? Open Navigate in Cardinal Apps to easily schedule an appointment with your academic advisor.
Ask for Help - Early and Often
New Student Programs
It is important to identify when you need help and not wait until it is too late to pivot your strategies for success. If you do not know where to start, visit the Office of New Student Programs located at SEC 3150. We offer a welcoming environment and will help you identify the steps needed to ensure academic success!
New Student Programs (NSP) Peer Mentors
NSP Peer Mentors are upper-level students who are prepared to help support students in their academic journey. They have experience navigating the necessary resources to guide students in their academic journeys. NSP Peer Mentors are available Monday-Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm at “The Landing” (SEC 3065).