Stay On Track

Life and learning at William & Mary extend beyond the classroom and sometimes you need a little extra support to keep it all moving forward. As you navigate academics, activities and personal interests, our staff in Student Affairs strive to create an accessible, supportive space where you can develop into an independent, confident learner.

Whether you’re working to improve your grades, navigate a conflict, or plan for your future, Student Affairs staff are here to listen and connect you with the right resources. From skill-building and organization strategies to guidance during difficult moments, these tools are designed to help you maintain momentum and feel confident in your path at William & Mary.

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Academic Wellbeing strives to guide students to the successful completion of their educational goals. Explore resources including:
- Study Skills and Techniques
- Learn How to Learn
- Memory & Concentration
- Note-taking Strategies
- And much more!
The TutorZone offers free one-on-one, course-specific tutoring for over 150 courses.
Success Coaching is designed to support currently enrolled undergraduate students in a one-on-one setting to help them meet their academic goals.
The Counseling Center offers individual counseling for educational issues.

Academic Wellbeing offers self-guided resources like a semester planning guide, weekly time management guide, and a time assessment worksheet to help you manage your workload.
Schedule an appointment for a free time management consultation to visit with a consultant who will help you get organized.
Peace and quiet are often hard to come by on campus. Review Study Locations to find a designated area to focus on your work.
Consider taking advantage of Body Doubling Study Opportunities for an extra source of accountability while studying or doing homework.
Depth over Breadth helps you focus your involvement outside of the classroom on the things that matter most.

Schedule an appointment with Academic Wellbeing to discuss your individual circumstances and learn how to get back on track.
Learn how to compute your grade point average with these Grade Calculation tips.
Explore Academic Policies to better understand continuance requirements, academic probation and academic suspension resources.

Submit a Student Emergency Notification Request when you’ve missed class for a documented emergency (hospitalization, death of immediate family member, or concussion).
In non-emergency situations, schedule an appointment with Care Support Services or Submit a Care Concern to receive individualized outreach and support.
Review our guide for reaching out to your professors to address non-emergency situations impacting your attendance.
The reenrollment form is used by students who wish to return to William & Mary and who have not enrolled as a degree-seeking student at another institution since last attending the university.

Health Promotion offers a wide variety of resources to help students address their relationship with Alcohol & Other Substances.
Consider scheduling an appointment with the Counseling Center or taking advantage of free health coaching through TimelyCare.

Conflict Resolution & Education provides services, support, and resources that empower the William & Mary community to navigate difficult conversations well and resolve issues productively. Resources include:
If you are navigating a conflict with a roommate, you are encouraged to speak with your Resident Assistant or another member of Residence Life staff.

Meet with a staff member in Student Accountability & Restorative Practices (SARP) to learn about the Honor Code, the Student Conduct Code, and the processes associated with each.
Refer to the Student Handbook (pdf) for a complete explanation of Conduct and Honor processes.

Get One-on-One Support

Whether you're hoping to get ahead in your classes, work through a conflict with a peer, or need support navigating a personal concern, there's a team in Student Affairs ready to help you get back, and stay, on track.

TutorZone

Meet with a peer tutor who is trained to assist with the development of independent learning skills in a variety of subjects. All tutoring appointments are free!
Academic Wellbeing

Meet with a staff member in Academic Wellbeing to discuss challenges affecting your academic success and make a plan to get back on track with individualized support.
Care Support Services

Meet with staff in Care Support Services to receive individualized support to help you overcome significant concerns that may be impacting your W&M experience.
Conflict Resolution & Education

Meet with staff or a student specialist in Conflict Resolution & Education to proactively improve your conflict skills or discuss and gameplan for whatever conflicts you’re facing.

Reschedule or Defer an Exam

Academic Wellbeing assists students who are requesting to adjust their final examination schedule on the basis of extenuating circumstances. Supporting documentation must be provided with the request. Students should not assume a request is approved until they receive written approval. Find the final examination schedule.

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Student Affairs is home to a wide range of departments that offer resources and services to support student success. Use the link below to explore them and if you're not sure where to start, reach out to any of us and we will be happy to help.

Student Affairs Departments

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Do Better in My Classes

Stay Focused & Organized

Know Where I Stand Academically

Get Back On Track After an Emergency or Time Away

Address Habits Impacting My Life

Work Through a Conflict

Resolve a Conduct or Honor Matter

Get One-on-One Support

Reschedule or Defer an Exam

Student Success Events

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