Welcome to the Academic Success Course!

This course is designed to help you build the skills, strategies, and mindset that support academic and personal success at Auburn University.

Who Is This For?

This course is open to any student who wants to strengthen their academic success strategies. However, we especially had in mind students who are working toward returning to good academic standing. Whether you're here to bounce back or level up, we're excited you're here and you're in the right place!

How the Course Works

The course is structured to give you both guidance and flexibility:

Modules can be completed progressively, though students can select materials independently based on preferences or relevancy.
Modules I-IV culminate to Module V. Creating Your Academic Comeback Plan, which uses components from most of the prerequisite module content.
At the end of each term, students are removed from the course, though they are always eligible to re-enroll at any time.

Each module is designed to take 15-20 minutes of your time, so you can make steady progress even with a busy schedule. The exception is II. 2. Study Strategies that Work, which takes longer as it covers several strategies in more depth.

Course Content

The course has 4 focus areas with various modules within each and closes with a summative exercise.

Academic Foundations
- Understanding Academic Standing
- Campus Resources & Support Systems
- Preparing for a Coaching or Advising Meeting
Academic Skills for Success
- Time Management & Prioritization
- Study Strategies That Work
- Test-Taking Strategies
- Effective Notetaking
Psychological Understanding
- Belonging and Connection
- Mindfulness & Present-Moment Awareness
- Growth Mindset & Flow States
- Mental Rehearsal: Visualizations & Mental Imagery
Building Resilience
- Identifying Personal Strengths & Values
- Applying Strengths & Values to Academics
- Self-Care & Productive Coping
- Resilience in Action
Your Academic Comeback Plan