Academic Success Center
Helping you make informed decisions and take full advantage of your academic opportunities through advising, connecting you to campus resources, and developing your academic skills.
Academic advising is central to the student experience at John Carroll. From summer orientation through the day you graduate, you’ll have the guidance of a dedicated advisor who knows you and your goals.
Advisors help with everything from registering for classes and exploring internships to connecting you with on- and off-campus resources, supporting your career development, and building an academic plan that fits your ambitions. Once you declare a major, you’ll be paired with a faculty advisor in your field of study, ensuring you receive personalized support every semester throughout your time at JCU.
What is the Academic Success Center?
The Academic Success Center is another key resource designed to help you thrive. The Academic Success Center connects students with a wide range of campus services, offers strategies for academic success, and partners with other support offices to ensure you have the tools to navigate college with confidence and reach your full potential.
Need Help Choosing a Major?
You’re not alone — 1 in 6 JCU students start their journey undecided, and that’s okay! If you’re exploring your options, we encourage you to take our Compass Course, designed specifically for Deciding Students. This course helps you discover your passions, explore career pathways, and build confidence in choosing a major that’s right for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Students can make an appointment with an Academic Success Advisor through their myJCU portal.
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First log-in to your myJCU portal
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Click on "My Academics" from the left hand menu, and then click on the "My Advisors" tab at the top
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Use the "Meet with Me" link next to the advisor to schedule an appointment
There are three ways for students to get help with time management or other study skills.
- Schedule an appointment with an Academic Success Advisor in your myJCU portal for one-on-one academic coaching;
- Meet with a Peer Success Advisor (student staff) for academic coaching from a student’s perspective; or
- Enroll in Academic Success Strategies (AS 1200), a 1-credit course designed to help students develop learning strategies, time management, goal setting, and other academic skills. Students in this course will reflect on motivations, achievements, and challenges in college, while identifying helpful campus resources, building community, and taking tangible steps to become a more successful student.
