It’s Never Too Early: Resources for Student Success

Florida International University is dedicated to student success. Faculty and Staff work to ensure students have the best educational experience. The university has numerous resources and supports to help students throughout their college career. However, the most successful students make sure to take advantage of these services BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE! Here is a list of resources your student should utilize from the very beginning of their time at FIU: Academic Advisors While at orientation, students will meet with an advisor who will help them understand the academic requirements of the university and their major. This may not be who is assigned as their actual academic advisor. To find out who their advisor is, students can go to my.fiu.edu and click on the Academic Advising tile. Once they’re in the academic advising section, click on Success Network and then “Go to Panther Success Network”. This will give them access to all their advisor’s information, as well as serve as a platform to schedule meetings or ask questions. Students should not wait until their assigned registration day to meet with their advisor. This relationship should be ongoing throughout their college career! Career and Talent Development career.fiu.edu FIU Career and Talent Development is a great resource to help students get jobs after graduation, however this resource is more useful to students if they engage with the staff from CTD throughout their time at FIU. This office helps with choosing a major, resume writing and critiques, practice interviews, career transition and assessments, internships, and much more! Center for Academic Success cfas.fiu.edu All college students are challenged academically at some point in time. The Center for Academic Success can help your student receive the support needed to be successful in the classroom. Your student shouldn’t wait until they are struggling in a class to seek help. Encourage your student to take advantage of the tutoring, writing support, and other services offered by the staff from the very beginning. It’s never too early to improve on skills to make your student stronger in the classroom. Center for Student Engagement cse.fiu.edu The Center for Student Engagement supports the success of students through various transitions by fostering academic, career and campus engagement opportunities via collaborative partnerships with the FIU community. In other words, we’re all about helping YOU be successful at FIU! From workshops and panels to fairs and peer mentors our department provides students with opportunities to thrive. College Life Coaching coaching.fiu.edu While an advisor might help you pick classes or plan for graduation, meetings with a College Life Coach can focus within a range of topics that have been proven important to students’ success at FIU. These can be: Time management; Study strategies; Motivation; Managing obstacles; Evaluating progress towards personal goals. Whatever you’re struggling with, a Life Coach can provide you with guidance. Counseling and Psychological Services caps.fiu.edu Many college students experience ups and downs throughout their time on campus. Make sure your student knows that the staff at CAPS is committed to providing mental health services to students at the university. CAPS offers support through workshops, 1:1 meetings telehealth, or group sessions. If you have any concerns about your student, please contact CAPS at (305) 348-2277. Dean of Students Office/ Panthers Care pantherscare.fiu.edu Many can be a difficult time. We encourage students at FIU to feel comfortable asking for help whether it is for themselves or for another student. We strive to create an inclusive, welcoming, and supportive community for all students. More information about the It’s On Us campaign, reporting bias-related incidences, students of concern, or other support for students can be found on their website. Disability Resource Center drc.fiu.edu FIU is committed to supporting all students. Students who need any sort of accommodation in the classroom should be sure to connect with the DRC right away. The staff are committed to making sure students with disabilities can access all that FIU has to offer throughout our diverse academic community. Faculty Office Hours Faculty are great resources and contribute more to the student’s academic experience than just lecturing at the front of the room. All students are encouraged to visit their faculty during their scheduled office hours. Office hours should be included in the student’s course syllabi. By connecting with faculty outside of the classroom students can develop relationships which could lead to research opportunities, professional mentorship, letter of recommendation, and much more. Students shouldn’t wait until they are struggling to reach out to their faculty members. Student Food Pantry Leadserve.fiu.edu Food insecurities affect students on college campuses everywhere. Students with an expressed need (no documentation required) can receive up to 10 pounds of food a week at our food pantries (located on either BBC or MMC). Wellness & Recreation Center recreation.fiu.edu Ever heard of the “Freshman 15”? We don’t want students to wait for a new year’s resolution to begin thinking about their health. Our Wellness & Recreation Centers provide students with access to state of the art equipment to keep them healthy, so save on that gym membership and encourage your student to get/stay healthy! Students who are the most successful in college are proactive with their experience. Encourage students to plan ahead to find ways to utilize the plethora of supports and resources FIU has to offer. For more information about student support check out studentaffairs.fiu. edu/get-support.