Academic Support / Resources & guidance

There is a next step for every starting point.

You can reach out before a concern grows, after a difficult exam, or when you need a fresh plan. Choose a situation below and use the tools that fit.

Your support contact

“Let’s turn what feels difficult into a plan you can act on.”

Academic Success CoordinatorStudy strategies • Resource connections • Success planningFor more information, visit Pia Boskey in room HPB 285.

Situation guides

Find the support that fits.

Each guide gives you a practical first move and a worksheet or form to open. Completed forms are yours to save and share through a school approved channel.

04 / Reaching out

I want individualized support

Student self referrals and faculty or staff referrals can begin a conversation.

Try this firstFollow the referral process to see when to use each form and what happens next.
See the referral process Printable quick guide

Academic Success referral process

From referral to action plan.

Follow these five steps. The three fillable forms appear at the point where each one is used.

  1. Start here · Form 1 of 3

    Complete the referral form

    Fill out the Academic Success Referral Form with the requested information.

    Part 1 · ReferralOpen the fillable form
  2. Send the referral

    Email the completed form

    Save your completed referral form, then attach it to an email to the Academic Success Coordinator. The website does not receive forms.

    Send using your school emailiyc91@su.edu
  3. Coordinator follows up

    A meeting is arranged

    The Academic Success Coordinator sets up a meeting with the student and the Academic Success Team.

  4. Before the meeting · Form 2 of 3

    Complete the intake form

    The Academic Success Coordinator sends the Student Success Plan: Intake Form to the student. The student completes it before meeting with the Academic Success Team.

    Part 2 · IntakeOpen the fillable form
  5. During the meeting · Form 3 of 3

    Complete the action plan together

    During the meeting, the Academic Success Team helps the student complete the Student Success Plan: Action Plan Form.

    Part 3 · Action PlanView the fillable form

Download and save a copy of each PDF before filling it out. Use school approved channels to share completed forms or sensitive information.

Resource library

Tools for your next step.

Browse by purpose. These are blank resources; do not type personal details into this website.

Need help choosing? Contact the Academic Success Coordinator ↗

Documents by class year

Open your class year to see documents made for that group. More resources appear below.

PDF tip: download and save your completed copy before closing it. Arrange a school approved way to submit it with the Academic Success Coordinator; this site does not receive forms.

Academic Support FAQs

Questions about getting support.

Open a question for details about meetings, resources, and what to expect.

What is academic support?

Academic support provides guidance, strategies, and resources to help you strengthen your academic performance and feel more confident in your coursework.

Who can request academic support?

Any pharmacy student may request support. You do not need to be failing a course or experiencing academic difficulty to schedule a meeting.

What can the Academic Success Coordinator help me with?

The Academic Success Coordinator can assist with study planning, time management, test-taking strategies, academic goal setting, accountability, and connections to tutoring or university resources.

Is academic support the same as tutoring?

No. Academic support focuses on your overall learning strategies and academic plan. If you need help with specific course content, the Academic Success Coordinator can help connect you with appropriate tutoring or faculty resources.

What happens during an academic-support meeting?

You will discuss your concerns, goals, current study habits, and possible barriers to success. Together, you and the Academic Success Coordinator can develop practical next steps or a Student Success Plan.

How should I prepare for the meeting?

Consider bringing your class schedule, assessment calendar, recent grades, study schedule, and questions you would like to discuss.

Are meetings available in person or online?

Meeting options may include in-person or Zoom appointments, depending on availability.

How long is a meeting?

Most meetings are approximately 30 minutes. Additional time or follow-up meetings may be scheduled when needed.

Can I schedule follow-up meetings?

Yes. Follow-up meetings can provide accountability, help monitor your progress, and allow you to adjust your academic plan.

Will my faculty advisor be notified?

Information may be shared when appropriate to coordinate academic support. The Academic Success Coordinator can explain how information will be handled during your meeting.

How do I request a meeting?

Complete the meeting request form ↗. The Academic Success Coordinator will contact you to confirm an available appointment.

Download Academic Support FAQs as a PDF