Imagine you’re a top athlete, stepping onto the field. You’ve trained and prepared for this moment, but you didn’t do it alone. Behind every great player is a team of experts—coaches, trainers, physiotherapists, nutritionists—each playing a unique role in helping that athlete perform at their very best.

As a U undergraduate student, you have your very own “success team” ready to help you maximize your performance at every step of your college experience. The sooner you engage your team, the closer you’ll be to achieving your personal best. Here’s a go-to guide for who, where and when.

Academic Advisors

Academic Advisors are key to your course of study. Required Milestone Advising appointments lay the groundwork to sketch your unique playbook. Together you can explore and select a major, review degree requirements, and create a winning class schedule. Follow your academic advisor’s tips to avoid extra semesters or academic probation. Once you’re admitted to your major, check with your College for academic advising pros to get game-savvy for your program.

Career Coaches

Career Coaches support every phase of your career journey. Students who develop career game plans early and meet with their coaches often are more likely to make it to the graduation finish line in good shape—and we want that to be you! Whether you’re a first-year student just beginning to explore or one who’s ready to apply for internships or full-time careers, your coach can help you “Kick Off Your Career with confidence.

Make an appointment today through Sept. 19 and you might even score tickets to the Homecoming Game!

“Students who engage in career planning early and often not only graduate into jobs that align with their personal goals, they are more likely to persist to graduation,” says Katie Abby, vice president of U Career Success. “Meeting with our coaches is key to building career confidence. They know the terrain and have insight into the process that you won’t find elsewhere. Adding their expertise to the employer connections our corporate and community engagement team builds makes an unbeatable combination. With your career team at your back, you can feel confident in your skills as you apply for amazing opportunities.”

Student Success Coaches

Student Success Coaches help you make it all happen. They support your well-being and deliver strategies to help you maneuver the rigors of the college experience. Their toolbox includes methods for managing time and stress, mastering academic skills, maximizing personal growth, and meeting basic needs. They can also connect you to just the right resources from the array that are offered campus-wide, saving you time and enhancing your U experience.

The U Advantage

Be a pro and take advantage of your “success team” right from the start. You’ll be off to a winning season as you rack up the points toward graduation.

Appointments with academic advisors and success coaches may be accessed through Navigate U, along with career coaching for some college majors. Others, please access career coaches directly. Learn more about Navigate U here.