When staff from the Student Success Center (SSC) reaches out to students, it is not a one-time event. The SSC is dedicated to building relationships with students in order to provide more comprehensive support. Coaches and Coordinators will stick with a student through an acute incident, a semester, or even an entire college career. Some of the specific services we offer are listed below.

One-on-One Coaching

Students can find personal, individualized support with a professional Success Coach from the Student Success Center. Coaches are trained to help students find long-term strategies and solutions to a variety of issues, such as: being overwhelmed with schoolwork and personal responsibilities, accountability, inability to locate campus resources, difficulty communicating with professors, confusion about next steps, and much more. Please visit the Student Success Center.

Student Skills Coaching

Many students find they need a little extra help when they start taking challenging college classes. Coaches in the Student Success Center help students improve their skills, such as: note-taking, test-taking, time management, presenting, eliminating procrastination, and much more. Make an appointment with a Coach to work on your skills today by emailing us StudentSuccessCenter@citytech.cuny.edu or dropping by the Center.

A Better Chance for Success (ABC Workshops)

Newly enrolled first-time in college (freshmen) students are invited by their dedicated success coach to one of several workshops conveniently scheduled to prepare you for the important transition to college. Success Center coaches engage new students in an interactive session focusing on what you can expect from the college, and what the college expects of you; how to build your network of support, including the Student Success Center; how to locate and access important resources (e.g, the City Tech website, academic calendar, and technology); and other tips for success.

Academic Reboot @ City Tech

Academic Reboot is a comprehensive program that helps students who need support meet academic standards and get back on track. Students who are placed on Academic Alert, Academic Probation are eligible to participate in this program. The Academic Reboot Program includes: (Re)Boot Camp, an Individual Reboot Plan, a Learning Style Assessment and corresponding study strategies, a dedicated Success Coach, regular check-ins throughout the semester, registration guidance, engagement support, study group facilitation, SAP Appeal Assistance (for Financial Aid), and a semester-end celebration for successful participants. All students eligible for the program receive an invitation via email. If you think you are eligible, but have not receive an invitation, please contact us at StudentSuccessCenter@citytech.cuny.edu.

Emergency Resource Support

Students who are facing difficulties with money, food, housing, or legal issues can work with our Social Work Interns/Emergency Resource Coordinators to access various resources and services, on and off-campus. Coordinators have in-depth knowledge of how to apply for and access these resources, and will walk students through the process, as well as answer questions to make the process go smoothly. All services are confidential. Some of these resources are listed on our Emergency Resources & Service page, but we encourage students to reach out to one of our Coordinators for a full list of resources and guidance with application processes. Make an appointment with an Emergency Resource Coordinator today by emailing us StudentSuccessCenter@citytech.cuny.edu or dropping by the Center.

Petrie Student Emergency Grant Applications

The Petrie Student Emergency Grant Program assists students coping with unexpected hardship so that they can continue their education at City Tech. The goal is to make sure that students are not forced to leave school because of emergencies beyond their control. Our Emergency Resource Coordinators can assist students in putting together their applications and make referrals to other resources, as needed.

Restoring Momentum

Restoring Momentum is designed to provide students reinstated after an academic dismissal or those returning to City Tech after a voluntary stop-out, with the comprehensive support needed to be successful in achieving their academic goals so that they complete their degree program in a timely fashion. The Restoring Momentum program includes a welcome back/orientation, group coaching sessions and the opportunity to work cooperatively with a professional Success Coach and a Peer Coach to establish an Individual Success Plan that includes the identification of SMART goals, completion of a strengths assessment, and the development of time management and study strategies, among other skillsets to support returning students' ability to hold themselves personally accountable for their education and to remain active participants in their academic journey.

SAP Appeal Assistance

Students who struggle to keep their grades up, may eventually find themselves having difficulty maintaining their financial aid status. Federal and State regulations dictate that students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) in order to continue receiving financial aid for college. Students in danger of losing their financial aid eligibility are given the chance to appeal the decision. Coaches in the Student Success Center are here to assist any student who needs help putting together their SAP Appeal submission. Make an appointment with a Success Coach today by emailing us StudentSuccessCenter@citytech.cuny.edu or dropping by the Center.

Charging Stations

Phone on 1%? Tablet dead before a long class? Don't want to sit on the floor in the hallway just to plug in your device? Any City Tech student can drop into the Student Success Center to use one of our charging stations. We will even let you sit in an actual chair. No strings attached (just cords).