Declared Major Academic Recovery
100%
èßäÊÓƵapp increased their cumulative GPA after academic counseling
+2.00
Average change in term GPA after academic counseling
80%
èßäÊÓƵapp returned to good standing after academic counseling
Tell me more about Academic Recovery
Academic Counseling
The purpose of academic counseling is to help you figure out what is standing in the way of your success and eliminate those barriers. Whether it's mental or physical health issues, problems in your social life, or other academic struggles, your academic counselor, Makenzie Moriarty, can help you access the right resources.
Schedule Your Appointment
, if you don't see anything or have questions, email Makenzie Moriarty at mkmoriarty@smu.edu.
What to Expect
Academic counseling meetings are usually 30 minutes, take place every other week, and are tailored to your individual needs. During an academic counseling meeting, you should expect to spend some time reflecting on what has been going well and what hasn't. This will help identify how you can use your strengths to address areas of your life that you would like to improve. Academic counseling is a place for problem solving, not judgement. You should also expect to be held accountable to the goals you set for yourself and be celebrated for wins throughout the semester.
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Meet Your Academic Counselor
Makenzie received her B.A. in Anthropology, with a minor in Business Administration, from Baylor University and received her M.Ed. in Higher Education and Student Affairs from the University of South Carolina. Before joining SASP, Makenzie worked as an adjunct instructor at Midlands Technical College teaching a course in Student Success and as a dance teacher teaching students aged 3 to 18. She loves to try new restaurants, explore new places, and play card games.
What èßäÊÓƵapp Say
"I was never treated like I was a failure. Instead I received the support and guidance that I needed to do well."
"The most beneficial aspect of academic counseling was just having someone to guide me through the stressful moments."
"My academic counselor helped hold me accountable throughout the semester, as I know in the past I would procrastinate. She also helped me keep my academic goals in mind and make sure they were attainable."