Center for Student Success & Academic Excellence

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summer is a great time to gain related experience

Part-time jobs, internships and volunteer work that is related to your career goal will build a strong resume. To schedule a career coaching appointment make an appointment in Handshake: www.kutztown.edu/handshake.
For more information email: careerhelp@kutztown.edu

Student success academic support programs

KU Succeed program is designed to help students return to good academic standing by providing a framework for academic success.
KU Achieve is an academic support program for students on Academic Warning. 
Kutztown University Summer Reboot program: Students completing their first year who have not obtained the required GPA (2.0 overall), and possibly have not yet reached the credits (24) required for financial aid, may be eligible for this program.
Questions regarding these programs can be directed to success@kutztown.edu

Student Success Meetings

The Student Success Team is available to assist students with academic success strategies such as time management, test-taking and test anxiety, note-taking and textbook reading. Schedule an appointment through Starfish by clicking on the “I need help “ icon, then select the appropriate request or contact us at success@kutztown.edu.  

student success workshops: Fall 2023

If you are unable to attend a workshop and need to complete it to meet a university requirement (e.g., Financial Aid, UEC Petition) you must contact success@kutztown.edu. 

DATE TIME
LOCATION            		 TOPIC
8/31/2023 11:00 AM  AF 203 Get Ready for Success: Transition from High School to College

9/5/2023         
11:00 AM      		 AF 203 Plan for Success:  Syllabus Mapping 101

9/7/2023          
11:00 AM      		 AF 203 KU Technology: D2L, Email, MyKU and Starfish

9/12/2023          
11:00 AM      		 AF 203 Work Smarter Not Harder: Time Management Strategies

9/14/2023          
11:00 AM       		 AF 203 Maximizing Tutoring and Professor Office Hours

9/19/2023          
11:00 AM       		 AF 203 Great Grades Begin with Great Notes

9/26/2023        
11:00 AM       		 AF 203 Understanding Your Learning Styles
10/3/2023   
11:00 AM       		 AF 203

Calm the Nerves: Test Taking and Anxiety Management Strategies
10/12/2023
11:00 AM       		 AF 203 Remember What You Read & Resources

10/17/2023        
11:00 AM       		 AF 203 Advisement 101 with Dr.  Fares

10/19/2023        
11:00 AM       		 AF 203 Let's Talk Dollars and Sense: Financial Literacy

10/24/2023        
11:00 AM       		 AF 203 Don't Miss the 411: Balancing Campus Involvement and Networking

10/31/2023         
11:00 AM       		 AF 203 Be SMART About Your Goals

11/7/2023       
11:00 AM       		 AF 203 Turn Stress Into Success

11/14/2023       
11:00 AM     		 AF 203 Growth vs. Fixed Mindset

11/28/2023        
11:00 AM     		 AF 203 Staying Motivated and Disciplined: Time Management Strategies

12/5/2023        
11:00 AM     		 AF 203 End the Semester with Success:  Finals Prep