Student Success Toolkit

About 

This Student Success Toolkit has been designed to help support students who have been put on Academic Performance Warning (APW). This pilot version of the toolkit (Spring 2025) is focused on resources for undergraduate students at the New Jersey campuses. The full version of the toolkit will add resources for graduate and Vancouver students. The full version will also be informed by feedback from students and advisors during this pilot; students and advisors—please share your feedback and suggestions through this brief survey at any time during or immediately following the Spring 2025 semester. 

We know that our students have complex lives, and we realize that there could be many things that have impacted academic performance, including personal, financial, health, and/or family issues. The path to a college degree is often challenging for so many reasons, and the resources selected for inclusion in this Student Success Toolkit reflect that reality. 

Students’ academic advisors will help students identify the support and resources in this Student Success Toolkit that could help them the most depending on their situation. The academic advisor will also help students develop a Student Success Plan to get back on track.  

Academic Success Resources 

Academic Advising 

The Florham and Metro Centers for Academic Advising and Student Success (CAASS) provide professional advising for all undergraduate students on the New Jersey campuses. Professional advisors are available year-round to help students succeed on their academic paths. Advisors serve many functions, including helping students register, discussing requirements for majors/minors, exploring new majors/minors, and helping students on Academic Performance Warning get back on track and attain good academic standing. Students can find their assigned academic advisor name on Self-Service. 

Academic Support Center 

The Metro and Florham Academic Support Centers offer free, one-on-one assistance to all current undergraduate and graduate students. The ASC also offers academic coaching and workshops on topics such as time management and study skills and free editing and proofreading services to faculty for scholarly work.  

Tutoring 

  • The Academic Support Center (ASC) offers tutoring in 40+ subject areas, including writing, literature, mathematics, biology, the social sciences, chemistry, economics, nursing, computer science, accounting, French, Spanish, and more. To make an appointment at the Florham ASC, go to www.fdu.edu/myasc or stop by the Florham ASC in Monninger 2nd Floor; to make an appointment at the Metro ASC, go to www.fdu.edu/metroASC or stop by the Metro ASC in Robison 5th Floor. 
  • The Metro Writing Studio offers both in-person and remote (via Zoom) tutoring sessions in writing. Students may make appointments in advance or be seen as a walk-in depending on availabilities that day. To make an appointment, go to www-ucoll.fdu.edu/estudio/mschedule/ (note – Please use a desktop or laptop to view the scheduling website, as mobile devices may display incorrect scheduling information). 
  • The Foundational Math Program offers peer and professional tutoring for students in MATH 0298, MATH 1100, MATH 1101, and MATH 1105. Instructors for these courses can provide students with the current semester’s tutoring schedule. 
  • The Hispanic Center offers bilingual tutoring to students in the HACER, Latino Promise, and Puerta al Futuro programs. 
  • The COMPASS program provides tutoring to all COMPASS students. 

Library 

The University Library offers a wide range of resources for students, from research support to workshops. Students can also find a place to study, work on computers, or print at their campus library. Students can visit the Student Resources page to get help from a librarian, get help from a guide or tutorial, access the research process guide, or find answers to frequently asked questions. Students can view recorded workshops on using helpful library resources, such as the catalog, databases, citation guides, and more at mediaspace.fdu.edu (use FDU Net ID to login). Students can view upcoming events and workshops on the library calendar. 

Technology Resources 

Students can find a comprehensive list of Student Technology Resources at https://it.fdu.edu/student-technology-resources/ . Students can find help on that page to issues regarding ID and email; academic systems (Webcampus/Blackboard, Self-Service); connectivity; security; and software. Students will also find links on that page to computer labs and printing. Students having problems with any technology resource can request help through SAMI Support . 

Health & Wellness 

Student Wellness Services provides education, prevention, and intervention services with compassion for the FDU community. Student Wellness Services includes the office of health wellness, which is responsible for preventive and acute health care, and the office of mental and emotional wellbeing which offers counseling to students and programs that will increase mental health literacy across the institution. We are a health center equipped with experienced mental health counselors, nurse practitioners and registered nurses who are available for student wellness needs. Student wellness services provide direct care, individual counseling services, health education and other supportive services. The department also offers small group workshops and community programs throughout the year on common health and wellness interests of the students. For services and contact information for both Health Wellness and Mental and Emotional Wellbeing, go to https://www.fdu.edu/student-life/students-health-wellness/services/ . 

Transforming College Campuses (TCC) strives to create inclusive environments where students explore opportunities for growth, engage in meaningful shared experiences, and thrive as self-directed learners. TCC’s Student Support programs are intended for FDU students who need a little extra support, want to create a more fulfilling college experience, or just want to learn some new life skills.  

Financial / Housing / Essentials 

The Financial Aid office is committed to helping students and their families understand and navigate the complexities of financial aid. See the Financial Aid website for contact information, information about financial aid, bookstore vouchers, FDU scholarships, and more. Note to be eligible for federal student aid funds, a student must make satisfactory academic progress (SAP) toward earning a degree.  

The Office of Housing and Residence Life strives to provide and sustain a safe, comfortable, secure and nurturing living and learning environment for students that is conducive to their personal growth, supports their academic pursuits, encourages and fosters a sense of community and civic responsibility, and cultivates an appreciation of diversity. Students with questions about housing can email fduhousing@fdu.edu or contact the office at (201) 692-2250 for Metro and (973) 443-8586 for Florham. 

The on-campus pantries at both New Jersey campuses supports students by providing essential items at no cost in order to ensure that every student has access to the resources they need to succeed academically and personally. Typical campus pantry items include non-perishable food (snacks and make-a-quick-meal), personal hygiene products, books, clothing, bedding, and office supplies. See the Campus Pantries webpage for contact information and hours for the Knights’ Market at the Metro Campus and the Devils’ Care Pantry on the Florham Campus.