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Empowering Student Success

Supporting students through comprehensive programs and mentorship.

The Office of Student Success offers comprehensive support to help students build community, navigate college life with confidence, and thrive through innovative programs and dedicated mentorship. Our office also provides data support to help connect insights with action, enhancing the student experience.

JUMP! Program

JUMP!

This pre-college program is designed to offer students the opportunity to return to campus early and engage in academic and student programming focused on college readiness.

Learn More About JUMP!

JUMP! Program

Peer Mentoring

Through mentorship, first-year students receive guidance in navigating college life and gain early exposure to career exploration opportunities. In addition, sophomore students can continue in the program as mentors.

Register for Peer Mentoring 2025-2026

Pathway to HOPE Summer Academy

Pathway to HOPE Academy

The purpose of this program is to give incoming students an early start to their college experience through summer coursework, academic support, and opportunities for campus engagement. It is designed for admitted students with a GPA between 2.0 and 2.99.

Additionally, students will learn about campus resources that can help them strengthen their academic performance and work toward HOPE Scholarship eligibility.

Contact Dr. Monica Smith, monicas@westga.edu, for more information.

Don't Lose HOPE Scholarship Program

Don't Lose HOPE Scholarship Program

Students who hold the HOPE Scholarship and whose grade point averages fall just below the required threshold at the end of the fall semester, prior to earning 30 credit hours, are invited to participate in this scholarship program. Participants who successfully complete the program requirements, which include academic coaching, advising, peer mentorship, and career exploration, will receive a $500 scholarship during the spring semester. Eligibility is determined by the Office of Financial Aid.

Contact Dr. Monica Smith, monicas@westga.edu, for more information. 

Additional Support Services

Data Request

Faculty & Staff Data Requests

If you are a current UWG faculty or staff member seeking student success data to support student-centered decision-making, please complete the request form.

Request Access to Student Success Data

 

Contact Us

Monica Smith

Dr. Monica Smith

AVP for Student Success

 (678) 839-5401

 monicas@westga.edu

Clayton Hamre

Dr. Clayton Hamre

Data Analyst

 (678) 839-5619

 chamre@westga.edu

Aricca White

Aricca White

Graduate Assistant

 sem-aw00309@westga.edu

 

Meet Our Peer Mentors

Ashley Rossman

Ashley Rossman

Major: History

Isabella Guida

Isabella Guida

Major: Art Education

Rukia Chapel

Rukia Chapel

Major: Nursing

Ethan Borrow

Ethan Barrow

Major: Anthropology

Tristian Houston

Tristian Houston

Major: Marketing

Jada Jaasper

Jada Jasper

Major: Psychology

Victor Hooper

Victor Hooper

Major: Marketing

Jelan Garrett

Jalen Garrett

Major: History

Zakiyah Barlow

Zakiyah Barlow

Major: Nursing