Student Success Workshops

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Looking to build skills that will help you succeed at UNM and beyond? The College of Arts & Sciences Center for Academic Success will be partnering with several campus resources to offer multiple one-hour Student Success Workshops and Information Series open to all A&S undergraduate students.

These interactive workshops are led by expert facilitators from across campus and cover practical topics to support your academic, personal, and professional goals, including:

  • Open discussions on our approaches to time management, motivation, and study strategies
  • Learning strategies from Student Learning Support (Center for Teaching & Learning)
  • Financial aid and money matters
  • Getting involved in undergraduate research
  • Campus resources and ways to get connected

Whether you’re just getting started or looking to sharpen your skills, these workshops are a great way to invest an hour in your success. Snacks are provided for in-person sessions, and you’ll leave with tools you can use right away.

Check back often for new and upcoming workshops!

 

Spring 2026 Workshop & Information Series Schedule

In-Person: Show up and sign in with an academic advisor

Location: All workshops will be held in the Conference Room of the A&S Center for Academic Success, located in Suite 135 of the University Advisement & Enrichment Center (UAEC, Building 85 on the campus map).

Instructions: Let the front desk know that you are here to attend a workshop and we will get you signed-in when you arrive at the conference room.

DATEWorkshop TopicStart & EndFacilitator
Mon, 2/2/2026Financial Aid & Scholarships: Do you need to petition for getting your scholarship back?  Do you have questions about how repeating courses might impact your scholarships or financial aid? Do you want to review where to find general eligibility requirements to maintain scholarships?  Come hear from and speak with representatives from UNM's Financial Aid and Scholarship Office!1:00-2:00PMRepresentatives from the Financial Aid Office
Tues, 2/3/2026Financial Aid & Scholarships: Do you need to petition for getting your scholarship back?  Do you have questions about how repeating courses might impact your scholarships or financial aid? Do you want to review where to find general eligibility requirements to maintain scholarships?  Come hear from and speak with representatives from UNM's Financial Aid and Scholarship Office!3:00-4:00PMRepresentatives from the Financial Aid Office
Tues, 2/10/2026Getting Organized: How to use Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook, and other apps to help you stay on top of your school work and beyond!1:00-2:00PMASCAS Advisement Staff

Wed, 2/25/2026

Getting Involved: How to find a community on campus like clubs, activities, recreational fun, and more3:00-4:00PM

ASCAS Advisement Staff

Thurs, 3/12/2026

How to use Student Hub from the Advisor's Perspective

1:00-2:00PMASCAS Advisement Staff

Fri, 3/27/2026

 

How to use the College Scheduler Tool: Learn some cool ways to think ahead on your schedule for next semester3:00-4:00PM

ASCAS Advisement Staff

Wed, 4/26/2026Note-Taking: Let's get our notes in order as we go into the final weeks of the semester3:30-4:30PMCTL Learning Strategist & ASCAS Advisement Staff
Mon, 5/4/2026Stress Management: Come learn some tools and resources to help you deal with stress as we approach Finals Week2:00-3:00PMASCAS Advisement Staff

 

For additional academic support visit UNM's Student Learning Support at the Center for Teaching and Learning: https://ctl.unm.edu/undergraduate-students/index.html 

Here you can find information on available: 

  • STEM Tutoring: one-on-one tutoring in STEM course content via in person and online modalities
  • Writing and Languages Tutoring: writing support and language conversation groups via in person and online modalities
  • Supplemental Instruction (SI): peer-led instruction outside the classroom in a collaborative learning setting that targets historically difficult courses
  • Learning Strategies: study skills and metacognition support in group and individual settings
  • Online Learning Assistance: embedded tutors assigned to fully remote courses who provide content support and online community building

For other types of support related to overall well-being, please visit our UNM Lobo Well-Being website: https://lobowellbeing.unm.edu/ 

Here you can find different support available for:

  • Physical Health
  • Emotional & Mental Health
  • Social Well-Being
  • Sexual Health
  • Spiritual Well-Being
  • Financial Education
  • Professional & Intellectural Support
  • Environmental Well-Being