Academic counseling helps students at St. Edward’s become self-directed learners by developing effective skills for college success. Services include individual appointments and individual and group tutoring. Academic Planning and Support Services (APSS) also offers several classes designed to enhance students’ performance in college studies through the development of effective academic and self-management skills.

Improving Academic Performance
APSS wants each student to perform to the best of their ability academically. To assist students in their efforts, we offer the following:

• Individual Academic Counseling appointments
  Undergraduate students will meet regularly during their freshman year with their APSS counselor. These meetings can allow for discussion of the student’s adjustment to college, as well as providing academic skills training in such topics as time management, reading skills, and test preparation. All St. Edward’s students are encouraged to utilize these appointments as they continue through all stages of their college career.
  
• APSC 1110 - Effective College Learning
  This course is designed to enhance students’ success in college studies through the development of effective academic and self management skills. Topics discussed include note taking, time management, reading and test-taking skills, concentration, memory techniques, handling stress, motivation, and exploring and clarifying academic and life goals. When indicated by the Dean of Academic Services or by conditional admission status, certain students will be required to enroll in this course. (Fall, Spring)
  
• FYSM 1104 TO 1111 – First Year Seminar in the Major
  The First Year Seminar is one credit course to assist with the transition to college. For students with a declared major, the course provides contact with faculty, programming, and academic advisement specific to the major; for students in the Academic Exploration Program, the course provides information and advising that will help students explore their interests in a variety of degree and career options. (Fall only)
• Progress Reports
  Progress reports for selected students are sent to faculty by an APSS counselor before mid-semester during each fall and spring. These students include freshmen, some first-semester transfer students, and all students on academic probation. Students and advisors receive access to the completed reports. Students are encouraged to discuss their progress with their instructors.
  
• Academic Enrichment and Tutoring
  Academic Enrichment and Tutoring seeks to help students develop the skills and knowledge that they need to achieve both academic success and personal satisfaction. We help students take control of their learning by assisting them with setting, clarifying, and achieving their academic goals; planning and organizing their work; and understanding course materials, professors' expectations, and their academic progress.