The Passport to Success Program

Prepare, PAC  & Step into the success journey ahead!

The Passport to Success Program (PSP) is your very own personal trainer and ultimate resource that prepares you for academic fitness at Northwestern College. PSP is a personalized academic support program designed to provide opportunities, tools, and encouragement to Northwestern College students desiring long-term academic success. Students enrolled in the Passport to Success Program receive mentoring, Peer Academic Coaching (PAC), individualized course planning, and opportunities for connecting with other resources on and off campus

 
What Does Success Look Like with PSP?

Passport to Success Program participants impact the NWC community through their commitment to academic excellence and active participation in service activities. PSP candidates participate in a variety of leadership areas such as mentorship, coaching, and other campus connections to achieve their academic goals. Each PSP candidate receives a personalized college success plan tailored to their academic and career goals and to their learning and leadership styles. Students also have the option of taking the GST1025 course Impact of Culture in the USA: Exploring Behavior, Language, and Transition in College Life.

 PSP services include but are not limited to the following: 

• Course planning and goal setting
• Assistance to navigate campus resources
• Enrollment assistance
• Establishing relationships with advisors and peer groups
• Mentoring and Peer Academic Coaching (PAC)
• Developing academic strategies: test-taking strategies, time management, note taking, memory techniques, and professional networking