Academic Support, Guidance & Skills-Building Resources

Hitting a few bumps along your academic journey is completely normal, and there is a world of personalized support available to you. From academic advising with faculty and academic coaching with a trained professional to tutoring with a qualified student mentor and guidance at our writing center and math center, we've got your back. 
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In addition to Widener's academic support services, your professors are also invaluable resources at-the-ready to provide mentorship. Make sure to attend their open office hours or make an appointment for extra help. 
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Sometimes academic performance can be related to mental health or you may benefit from academic accessibility accommodations.

If you are unsure who to turn to, please contact the Office of Student Success for individual guidance and support.

Choosing to pivot on your academic journey by changing your major is perfectly normal. Your academic advisor is a great resource to begin these discussions. In addition, first-year and second-year students may participate in the Exploratory Studies program to work with expert mentors dedicated to helping you discover which major is right for you while connecting you to helpful resources to aid your decision-making.

If you are a current science major experiencing academic performance issues, you may consider participating in the Academic Transition program. This program will help you explore non-science majors that may be better aligned with your skills and interests while also providing support to improve your academic performance and put you on track for success.

If you've received an academic warning, this means that your GPA does not meet the minimum requirement for the number of semester hours you've completed. Being on academic warning can be stressful, but it's important to stay positive, focus on your goals, and remember that you're not alone. Every student’s learning curve and academic experience is different, but with hard work and dedication, you can improve your academic performance and get back on track.

The first step is to seek academic advising, coaching, and tutoring support available to you. Our support networks can help you with specific coursework areas as well as topics like study habits, time management, and other factors that may be impacting your academics. Connect with your academic advisor and associate dean to discuss specific strategies and academic plans. This may include reducing your course load, withdrawing from extracurricular activities, and/or evaluating your program of study and whether a different path may better suit your academic strengths. First- and second-year science majors can consider seeking information about Widener's Academic Transition program to aid in transitioning into a non-science program.

For specific information about academic standing, review your entry year's academic catalog and select "Academic Policies and Procedures" from the left-side navigation.