Student Success

Student Success

UW-Whitewater knows you are capable of succeeding and reaching your goals. Sometimes you might need a little extra help... and that's where we come in! This site is dedicated to help you create your own definition of success and identify new strategies to help you succeed. Scroll down to check out some useful tips and resources!

Before checking out the resources, think about what "success" means to you and what resources might be helpful. Success can be defined in many ways, and ultimately it's something you define for yourself. To help you get started, UW-Whitewater has developed a framework to help define how success is measured on our campus. There are four dimensions of student success.


    • What does this mean? Gaining the learning outcomes, skills, knowledge, and requirements for your major(s), minor(s), and other programs or experiences.
    • How do I know how I'm doing? Check out your graded assignments, feedback from instructors/mentors/peers, and other assessments related to your program.
    • What does this mean? Feeling connected to campus and participating in activities outside of academics that help you grow intellectually, socially, and emotionally.
    • How do I know how I'm doing? Think about ways you're connected to campus. This could include attending campus or community events, joining clubs or organizations, holding leadership roles, having an on-campus job, getting involved in campus programs, or other opportunities to meet other students and get support from faculty or staff.
    • What does this mean? Being prepared to transition from college to a career and understanding how to use the skills and knowledge you gained in college in the workforce.
    • How do I know how I'm doing?Think about what experiences you've had that are preparing you for your post-graduation career. This could include attending career fairs, participating in undergraduate research, having an on-campus job, working in an internship or field placement, or completing a certificate or other credential.
    • What does this mean? Completing the courses required for your major, maintaining good academic standing, and meeting the requirements to continue the journey of completing your degree. 
    • How do I know how I'm doing? Review your GPA, how many credits you have completed, and the remaining requirements of your major.

UW-Whitewater has a lot of resources and strategies to help you meet your academic goals. Check out the topics below to start exploring!

Success Coaching

Looking for some additional assistance? Meet with a Success Coach! Success Coaching offers students support and guidance with navigating college life and beyond. We do this by providing individualized meetings and tools so that you can excel academically, personally, socially, and professionally. To make an appointment with a Success Coach, go to navigate and click on Appointments. Select Student Successthen Student Success Coaching, and follow the prompts to make an appointment. Otherwise, contact the One Stop for assistance.