Individual Success Program
Your college or department may require or recommend—often as a condition of scholastic probation—that you complete an Individual Success Program (ISP) with the Academic Success Center. We offer several options each semester for completing an ISP and strongly encourage you to start working on it as early as possible once the semester begins. After the first few weeks of the semester, some of the options will not be available. If you wait until the second half of the semester to begin, you may not be able to complete an ISP before the end of the semester.
3 Steps to Success
In order to begin an Individual Success Program, follow the steps below:
The ISP Orientation describes the various options available for completing an ISP with us. Some options are only available at the beginning of the semester, so completing the orientation early is advised.
ISP Orientation is available as a community group in Canvas. We will enroll students in this Canvas community when notified by their department/college. Students will see the community on their Canvas dashboard once they are enrolled.
The Spring Canvas community will open on January 5, 2026.
DEADLINE for Spring 2026:
- The deadline to complete the ISP Orientation is February 20th. This allows access to options and enough time to complete an ISP by the end of the semester.
- The online module will no longer be available after February 20th.
After successfully completing the online ISP Orientation module, you'll have access to a Google form (linked in Canvas) where you can select how you want to complete your Individual Success Program. Submitting the form is a required step for completing a Success Program.
The options below may change each semester, but these are typical. Details about each option will be available in the ISP Orientation module.
Credit Bearing Course
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 Individual Success Program through ASCC 101, you must earn a letter grade of C or higher.
Workshop Series
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.
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.
Success Coaching
Group: In group coaching, a small number of students meet with a Success Coach once per week for six 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 six sessions is mandatory and all student participants are expected to contribute to discussions.
One-on-One: In 1:1 meetings with a professional Success Coach, you and your coach work together to develop a plan of action to help you achieve your academic goals. You might discuss your goals and strategies and resources to try. This option is tailored to your specific needs and situation and typically requires multiple appointments throughout the semester. Your Success Coach will determine when you have successfully completed this option and have completed your Individual Success Program. You will be given information in the ISP Orientation module about how to schedule your first coaching appointment.
Students required to complete an Individual Success Program who choose “Success Coaching” must meet with professional Success Coach. Peer coaching meetings do not fulfill the requirements to complete an Individual Success Program.
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.
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.