Academic Success Program & Coaching

What is the Eagle Success Program?

The Eagle Success Program (ESP) is an academic success initiative specifically designed to provide support and guidance for first time in college (FTIC) students on academic warning with 29 credits or less.  Though the creation of an action plan you will participate in engagement and success services specific to your needs.  Discover how you can be successful and work toward increasing your GPA with the Eagle Success Program!

How do I know if I am in ESP?

• You are a Freshman with 29 credits or less
• If you have an Academic Warning hold after your first term at FGCU.
• All ESP students were invited to join a Canvas group.  Check your FGCU eagle email for the invitation.  The group has all the information about the program.

Program Requirements

• 2 Academic Coaching meetings- Schedule a Meeting Here
• 2 Academic Advising meetings- Schedule a Meeting Here

*Students must complete all meetings associated with the Eagle Success Program to have their Academic Warning Hold adjusted for future  registration.

Who is my ESP Academic Coach?

Students can meet with any Academic Success Coach. Contact the Center for Academic Achievement about scheduling your coaching appointment.

Who is my Academic Advisor?

 You are assigned to an Academic Advisor based on your Major and progress towards your degree. Your assigned Academic Advisor is noted on your Degree Works account. Click here to log into Degree Works. 

What is SLS 1501?

• A 3-credit hour, graded course; students can elect to enroll in for elective credit
• SLS 1501 is ideal for any undergraduate FGCU student who has 30 credits or less and is possibly at academic risk 

Why does FGCU offer SLS 1501?

Teaching metacognitive skills to students improves their academic performance. SLS 1501 is a course which offers students the opportunity to develop their academic skills necessary for their college success. This course provides a learning environment in which students can develop interpersonal relationships in a supportive atmosphere conducive to self-discovery, academic skill development, and personal growth.

Effective Learning (SLS 1501) is designed for students to:

Develop and/or enhance effective academic skills needed for academic success. These skills include:

• Critical thinking
• Goal setting; goal management
• Study skills
• Note-taking
• Test-taking
• Self-management/organizational
• Technology
• Reading
• Self-advocacy
• Communication

In addition, to basic and necessary student skill development, the course focuses on the following:

• Learning styles and personality types
• Individual academic plan development
• Interpersonal skills
• Exploration of major and career opportunities
• University resources

Who qualifies to enroll in SLS 1505

• First Time in College (FTIC) students with 29 credits or less
• Students needing to take actions to improve their FGCU Cumulative GPA
• Some students may be required to enroll based on the Academic Standing Policy

Students whose institutional cumulative GPA has fallen below a 2.00 will have an Academic Hold placed on their account, and will be prevented from enrolling in future courses. To obtain clearance to enroll each semester, students with an Academic Hold must complete the following requirements. 

What is an Academic Standing Hold?

The Academic Standing Hold can be listed as Academic Warning (WS), Academic Probation (PS), Academic Suspension (SS), Probation after Academic Suspension (AS), Academic Dismissal (DS), Academic Reinstatement or Indefinite Academic Dismissal. It will align with the students academic standing on their transcript.

Details can be reviewed in the Academic Standing Policy.

 

What are my requirements to open my Academic Standing Hold? 

There are many reasons, including personal, financial, health, family and many other issues, a student may enter Academic Probation. These program requirements are designed to help you in areas you may be experiencing challenges which may hinder your progress towards graduation. 

Student must complete the following requirements each semester their FGCU Institutional GPA is below a 2.00 to allow for future registration. 

Program Requirements

• 1 Academic Coaching meeting- Schedule a Meeting Here
• 1 Academic Advising meeting- Schedule a Meeting Here

Who is my Academic Coach?

Students can meet with any Academic Success Coach. Contact the Center for Academic Achievement about scheduling your coaching appointment.

Who is my Academic Advisor?

You are assigned to an Academic Advisor based on your Major and progress towards your degree. Your assigned Academic Advisor is noted on your Degree Works account. Click here to log into Degree Works.