Academic Mindset for Success Program
The Academic Mindset for Success Program is an academic support system offered to all students in the John Chambers College of Business and Economics and is required for students who are not in good academic standing. The overall goal of the program is to empower students to excel academically and reach their optimal academic potential. The program is designed to promote effective academic practices and behaviors through a student-centered approach.
A student with an overall grade point average (GPA) below 2.0 will be placed on academic notice or academic probation and may be subject to suspension. Any current student on academic notice or probation can raise their overall GPA to avoid academic suspension. All students not currently in good academic standing are required to complete Mid-year Academy. Please view the probation and suspension policies.
Students will be contacted by the Chambers College’s Ms. Marlenea Brand with information about how to participate. Learn more about Academic Success Consultations.
Next Steps
These steps must be taken prior to the start of the Fall 2025 semester.
For more information about MYA, see the Mid-Year Academy page.
Step 1: View the MYA Academic Success Module. *Optional*
Step 2: Review the STAR system for any holds on your account.
- This would include: (parking tickets, student conduct holds, unpaid charges through Student Accounts, etc. These must be taken care of before making course registration adjustments or scheduling classes.
Step 3: Review your updated Plan in Degree Works and make recommended schedule changes.
- Upon notification of your updated academic standing, you will need to sign into your DegreeWorks page. Once the page loads, please click the “Plans” tab at the top of the page. From the “Plan List” please select the plan titled “MYA Fall 2025”. Update your schedule in accordance with the classes listed in the plan. If you have questions/concerns regarding the MYA Fall 2025 plan, please reach out to your academic advisor.
- Ms. Marlenea Brand will reach out to you with the Academic Standing Agreement, which you must sign electronically. We will guide you on the next steps to complete the Academic Standing Agreement and be available to answer any questions you may have.
Step 4: Check email daily to schedule your first Academic Success Coaching Consultation
- The second week of class, your Academic Success Coach will send you an appointment request via email through Navigate. You will need to follow the directions in the email to set up your first Academic Success Coaching Consultation Meeting.
- What to expect
Requirements for Chambers Students who are on Academic Probation/Notice
Sign the Academic Standing Agreement
The Academic Standing Agreement serves as a contract between yourself and Chambers that outlines the requirements for students who are on academic notice/probation. This agreement lists any actions that the student is pledging to complete and any support that Chambers is pledging to offer to ensure the student’s success for the semester.
Attend at least four Academic Success Coaching Consultation
Throughout the semester, your Academic Success Coach will send appointment requests via email. There are five meetings offered throughout the semester, and as a part of your Academic Standing Agreement, you must attend at least four of these meetings.
Attend 2 Academic Resiliency Workshop
These workshops are designed to teach strategies for studying, time management, and effective use of campus resources. The workshops are in-person and last for approximately one hour. Five workshops will be offered throughout the semester. A flyer detailing the workshop schedule will be sent to you via email, along with reminders on the day of each session. To accommodate a variety of schedules, each workshop topic will be offered during two separate sessions.
Attend 1 study hour per week in the Becker Academic Engagement Success Center.
The Becker Academic Engagement Success Center is located in Reynolds Hall Room 2200. To complete one study hour per week, please visit the center and swipe your WVU ID card. To earn the full hour, you must stay in the center for 60 minutes. If you leave the center, you will be manually checked out and will not receive the full hour.
Attend 2 tutoring sessions in the Becker Academic Engagement Success Center.
The Becker Academic Engagement Success Center is located in Reynolds Hall Room 2200. Throughout the semester, the Becker Center offers tutoring and supplemental instruction for a variety of required courses in Chambers. The list includes but is not limited to ACCT 201/202, ECON 201/202, BCOR 121, and MATH. As part of your Academic Standing Agreement, you must attend at least two tutoring/supplemental instruction meetings.