Success Advising

Helping students build academic skills, self-confidence, and connect with campus resources.

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Student Success Advising

Need help getting back on track or improving your academic skills?

We support students with time management, study strategies, stress management, goal setting, and campus connections.

Schedule a Student Success Appointment

 

Otter Academic Success Course

Required for students on academic probation (GPA below 2.0). Students will be enrolled in a Canvas course and complete required milestones throughout the semester.

Program requirements:
• Meet with Academic Advisor
• Meet with Success Advisor
• Attend three tutoring sessions
• Complete Canvas modules

Questions about your academic standing? Contact your Academic Advisor or Success Advisor.

 

Success Advising

Undergraduate students in most majors may schedule with a Success Advisor to strengthen academic skills and complete the Otter Academic Success Course requirements.

Student Success Advisor:
Jesus Clemente, MA

Email:
jclemente@csumb.edu

Students Served: Most majors

Schedule an Appointment

Important: Are you a Nursing major, a CS Online student, or part of EOP, TRiO SSS, or Guardian Scholars? See below for your assigned Student Success Advisor.

Student Success Advisor:
Ashley De Jesus Rueda, MS

Email:
adejesusrueda@csumb.edu

Students Served: Most majors

Schedule an Appointment

Important: Are you a Nursing major, a CS Online student, or part of EOP, TRiO SSS, or Guardian Scholars? See below for your assigned Student Success Advisor.

Program-Specific Success Advising

Students in Nursing, Computer Science Online, EOP, TRiO SSS, and Guardian Scholars complete the Otter Academic Success Course requirements with an advisor assigned by their program.

Students in the programs below are typically contacted directly by their program advisor. If you need contact information, please visit your program’s website.

Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) 
Visit the EOP Website

Guardian Scholars Program  
Visit the Guardian Scholars Website

TRiO Student Support Services (SSS)  
Visit the TRiO SSS Website

 

Student Success Advisor:
Kayla Rolicheck, EdM

Email:
krolicheck@csumb.edu

Students Served: Computer Science Online Majors

Schedule an Appointment

Student Success Advisor:
Alyssa Erikson, RN, PhD, CNE

Email:
aerikson@csumb.edu

Students Served: Nursing Majors

Important Note: Please email Dr. Erikson to schedule an appointment. 

CARE Reports

Use this form to report concerns about a student’s 

  • Health
  • Safety
  • Behavior or Conduct

or any other specific incidents of concern.

The CARE Manager works closely with Health and Wellness Services, University Police, Student Conduct, and other offices to support students in crisis or difficult personal situations.

Submit a CARE Report

Academic Success Toolkit

Academic Standing Support

If you’re on academic probation or have been disqualified, you still have options. This page explains what your status means and the steps to move forward.

Academic Success Resources

Campus resources that support academic performance, skill development, career preparation, and overall well-being.

GPA Calculator

Use the GPA Calculator to estimate your current or future GPA. See how upcoming grades could impact your academic standing and plan your next steps with clarity.