Courses & Presentations

The Academic Success Center offers credit-bearing courses and three types of workshops on topics important to academic success. On request, we can visit classes or other groups to explain our services by providing presentations or workshops on academic success. We also offer trainings for colleges, departments, or programs that want to ensure their peer mentors, tutors, or other academic support personnel have state-of-the art preparation. Our professional staff have over 80 years of combined experience teaching and leading workshops at Texas A&M.

Striving for Success Presentation Series

The Striving for Success Presentations are designed to support and empower college students regarding common academic challenges. Topics include time management, study strategies, motivation, mindset and more! The series consists of six one-hour presentations spaced out over the course of the semester. While the presentations will build on each other, each one can stand alone. Feel free to pick and choose whichever presentations you feel would be useful for you.

Ready, Set, Go! Jump Start the Semester

Focuses on essential skills for academic success, including organization techniques, strategic time management, and comprehensive understanding of syllabi. Students will learn how to prioritize tasks, regulate their workload, and navigate academic requirements with confidence.

When: Thursday, Aug. 29 in HECC 209 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Sign-up Here: https://ers.tamu.edu/event/10745

Power Up Your Learning: Building Study Strategies

BTHO EXAMS: Exam Prep

Ask a Peer Coach

Q&A panel that features a diverse group of student peer success coaches who share their experiences and insights navigating common academic challenges. Students will learn about balancing responsibilities, on- and off-campus resources, and ways to make the most out of their college experience.

When: Wednesday, Oct. 9 in HECC 209 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Sign-up Here: https://ers.tamu.edu/event/10763

Surviving the Semester

Countdown to Finals

Provides students with essential strategies for final exam preparation, including effective study techniques, time management tips, and stress reduction methods. Students will learn how to create a targeted review plan, maximize their study sessions, and approach their exams with confidence.

When: Thursday, Nov. 7 in HECC 209 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Sign-up Here: https://ers.tamu.edu/event/10765

Workshops

We offer several workshop series for students. Each is a multi-session series with a total of 6 hours of instruction. There is no cost to attend ASC workshops. Students who are REQUIRED to complete a Success Certificate program with us register for these workshops through your Fresh Start Orientation. All other students can register using the links below.

Commit to Success

This workshop is designed to engage students academically and to help students develop skills that will lead to success. Topics include learning theory and learning models, goal setting, motivation, learning and study strategies, and time management.

The workshop meets Monday/Wednesday/Friday (3 times a week for 2 weeks) for 6 sessions.

Round 1: Sep 9 - Sep 20, MWF, 9:10-10:00 am, HECC 110

Round 2: Sep 23 - Oct 10, MWF, 9:10-10:00 am, HECC 110

Breaking the Scroll

The topics covered include understanding phone addiction, effects it has on academic success, and strategies to regain control over technology use. Sessions are designed to include lecture, videos, group discussions, and real-life application of ways to help foster a balanced relationship and break the scroll.

The workshop meets Monday/Wednesday/Friday (3 times a week for 2 weeks) for 6 sessions.

Round 1: Sep 9 - Sep 20, MWF, 11:30 am -12:20 pm, HECC 204

Round 2: Sep 23 - Oct 4, MWF, 11:30 am -12:20 pm, HECC 204

#BTHO Procrastination

BTHO Procrastination focuses on willpower as it applies to academic success in college. Topics will include the science behind willpower, becoming more aware of willpower challenges, and developing more willpower. Most examples will be 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.

The workshop meets Monday/Wednesday/Friday (3 times a week for 2 weeks) for 6 sessions.

Round 1: Sep 9 - Sep 20, MWF, 12:40-1:30 pm, CHEM 255

Round 2: Sep 23 - Oct 4, MWF, 12:40-1:30 pm, CHEM 255

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