After successfully completing the online Fresh Start Orientation module, you'll have access to a Google form (linked in Canvas) where you can select how you want to earn a Success Certificate. This form is how you will be enrolled in any of the workshop options.
Submitting the form is a required step for completing a Success Certificate. The options below may change each semester, but these are typical. Details about each option will be available in the Fresh Start module.
- ASCC 101: This is a semester long, 2-credit hour course. You may only choose this option if the course fits your schedule and you register before the drop/add deadline, which is on the 5th class day of each semester. To complete your Success Certificate through ASCC 101, you must earn a letter grade of C or higher.
- Commit to Success: Commit to Success is a multi-session workshop series with a total of 6 hours of instruction. Among the topics covered are time management, note taking, text-book reading, test preparation, memory, metacognition, motivation, procrastination, and effective study strategies. This workshop has a required attendance policy.
- Motivation Matters: Motivation Matters is a multi-session workshop series with a total of 6 hours of instruction. The topics covered will help you develop strong mental skills that are conducive to academic success and to success beyond your time at Texas A &M. This workshop has a required attendance policy.
- BTHO Procrastination: BTHO Procrastination is a multi-session workshop series with a total of 6 hours of instruction. The sessions focus on willpower as it applies to academic success in college. Topics include the science behind willpower, becoming more aware of willpower challenges, and developing more willpower. Most examples are in the context of procrastination as a willpower challenge, but the topic applies in a variety of areas for students. Classes are designed to include lecture, group discussion, and the application of concepts outside class. This workshop has a required attendance policy.
- Breaking the Scroll: Breaking the Scroll is a multi-session workshop series with a total of 6 hours of instruction. The topics covered include understanding phone addiction, effects it has on academic success, and strategies to regain control over technology use. Classes are designed to include lecture, videos, group discussions, and real-life application of ways to help foster a balanced relationship and break the scroll. This workshop has a required attendance policy.
- Academic Coaching (Group): In group coaching, a small number of students meet with an Academic Coach twice per week for two weeks to discuss a range of academic issues and best practices that enhance academic performance. Topics vary depending on the interests and needs of group members. Attendance at all four sessions is mandatory and all student participants are expected to contribute to discussions.
- Academic Coaching (One-to-One): Students can also choose to participate in 1:1 meetings with one of our Academic Coaches. At an initial coaching session, you and your Academic Coach will collaborate to develop a plan of action to help you develop effective study strategies and connect you to appropriate academic resources. There are not a fixed number of coaching appointments required in order to earn a certificate. Since this option is tailored to your specific needs, your academic coach will determine when you have successfully completed this option and have earned a Success Certificate. You will be given information in the Fresh Start Orientation module about how to schedule your first coaching appointment. NOTE: Students required to complete a success certificate who choose “Academic Coaching” must meet with an academic coach. Peer coaching meetings do not fulfill the requirements to complete a success certificate.
- Accountability Groups: Accountability groups are an effective option for students who may be struggling with motivation or staying on task. The groups will meet once a week for 75 minutes for a total of 10 weeks. Students must attend a minimum of 7 sessions. Some students prefer to work alongside other Aggies who are also setting academic goals and working towards them. When you join an accountability group, you will become part of a community of Aggies who meets weekly to complete academic tasks. During the first few minutes of the session, you will set a goal for your focused work time. This may be studying for a test, completing practice problems, finishing a draft of an essay, reading a chapter, organizing notes, or something similar. Then, you will work until the end of the session when you assess your goal completion. Your small accountability group will help you stay motivated toward achieving your academic goals, completing homework, and studying. Along the way, ASC staff will support you by sharing study tips that can help you throughout the week.