Student Success

The Office of Student Success provides a holistic approach to successful completion of a college degree through programs and services designed to help students succeed academically and personally. The Office of Student Success offers the following:

• General support to all students needing assistance in their academic pursuits
• PACT program for first year student support
• GCU Cares program administration
• Academic Early Warning management
• Academic standing monitoring and administration
• Accessibility Services 
• New student placement and enrollment support
• Student retention and continuation initiatives

Students should seek the Office of Student Success for:

• navigating the university’s offices, policies, and procedures, including course registration, academic course placements, use of Self-Service for course, financial aid, and student accounts;
• preparing and planning courses for degree completion in conjunction with faculty advisors;
• understanding how to study, learning styles, time management, course syllabi;
• addressing emergencies and hardships through the GCU Cares program and the Angel Fund;
• transitioning and adjusting to the college environment;
• connecting to other resources, such as:

  • Peer Tutoring & Supplemental Instruction
    Peer tutoring, a service housed under Student Success, is free and open to all undergraduate students. Students with a B+ average or greater in a course, and who have earned at least 30 credits, are able to become peer tutors in the courses they have taken.  Peer tutors provide personalized instruction that will develop students’ skills and assist them with their coursework. You may schedule appointments by visiting: https://georgian.mywconline.com and registering with your GCU email address. Please indicate in-person or webcam tutoring.

    • Download the online tutoring guide.

    • Location: Lower level of the library.

    • Contact information: peertutoring@georgian.edu

  • The Writing Center
    The Writing Center, part of the Office of Student Success, offers individualized support for students at all stages of the writing process. Trained tutors assist with brainstorming, organization, drafting, revision, and citation across all academic disciplines. The Writing Center helps students develop strong, confident writing skills for coursework and beyond.

  • The Learning Connection (TLC)
    The Learning Connection (TLC) supports students in developing effective learning strategies and academic habits. Through individualized guidance, TLC helps students improve time management, study skills, note-taking, and test preparation, empowering them to become confident, independent learners.

  • Reference Librarians
    Reference Librarians offer personalized research assistance to help students locate, evaluate, and properly use academic resources. Students can receive guidance with databases, research strategies, and citation practices to support successful papers and projects.

  • Office of Information Technology
    The Office of Information Technology provides technical support and resources to help students navigate campus technology. Services include assistance with email, learning platforms, software access, and troubleshooting to ensure students have the tools needed for academic success.

Contact Us

The Office of Student Success is located in Jeffries Hall, Rm. 101. If you have any questions about our services, or would like to set up an appointment, please connect with us via email: success@georgian.edu or phone: 732-987-2363.