Academic Success Coaching
Advising and Academic Success Coaching begins in the CSU Pueblo PACK Center. From your first day on campus, you will have a Success Team on your side to make sure you get the right classes at the right time, finish them successfully, and feel supported and confident all the way to graduation.
Continuing Students
Students needing to meet with an academic success coach to lift holds on your account or answer any questions on class registration can fill out the form below. From there, an academic success coach will get in touch to schedule your appointment.
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Academic Success Coaches and Majors
Within 48 hours of filling out your Registration Authorization Form, an Academic Success Coach will reach out to you to schedule an initial appointment.
You will work with your Academic Success Coach to review your degree plan, schedule your classes, and get you connected with University services that will help you succeed.
Your Academic Success Coach will introduce you to your Faculty Mentor and Peer Mentor, who will make up your Academic Success Team.
Find your Academic Success Coach by Major:
Major Academic Success Coach CriminologyPsychologySociologyAnissa Manzaneras BiologyCannabis Biology & ChemistryChemistryMathematicsPhysicsWildlife & Natural ResourcesTBD Automotive Industry ManagementPre-BusinessComputer Information Systems*Paul advises Freshman and Sophomores only. Juniors and Seniors are advised by Nik Lograsso in HSB.Paul Valdez Health SciencePre-NursingAnthony Jimenez ArtEnglishHistoryMusicPolitical ScienceSocial WorkSpanishUndeclaredBrock Kilgiore Academy Participants (StraighterLine Online Courses)Early Childhood EducationExercise Science, Physical Education and EducationLiberal Studies (Education)TBD Civil EngineeringConstruction ManagementEngineeringIndustrial EngineeringMedia CommunicationsPre-EngineeringShawn Pacheco -
High School Students
CSU Pueblo partners with secondary schools across the state to deliver select university courses in high school classrooms through our Dual Enrollment/Senior to Sophomore (STS) program. In addition, the high school program provides opportunities for Pueblo area high school students to earn college credit on the CSU Pueblo campus via Concurrent Enrollment.
High School Programs Advisor:
Penny Grinstead: penny.grinstead@csupueblo.edu
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Online Students
At CSU Pueblo we believe that everyone should be able to attend school in the way that works best for them. Our online studies program offers a comprehensive and convenient way to complete your degree in a way that works for your life and goals along with the flexibility, affordability, and individualized guidance you need to succeed.
To get in touch with your Online Programs Advisor, contact:
719.549.2200 | online@csupueblo.edu
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COSI Scholar Students
Students who are a part of the Colorado Scholarship Opportunity Initiative (COSI) at CSU Pueblo have a dedicated COSI Advisor who will be an integral part of their Academic Success Team. Your COSI Advisor will work with you to ensure compliance with scholarship requirements and help connect you with University resources to help you be successful.
COSI Advisor:
Riane Sisk, COSI Advisor: 719-549-2938 riane.sisk@csupueblo.edu
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Pre-Nursing Students
Students who are considering pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at CSU Pueblo have a dedicated Pre-Nursing Advisor who will be an integral part of their Academic Success Team. Your Pre-Nursing Advisor will work with you to ensure you take the right classes at the right time to facilitate your eventual application to the Nursing program, and will connect you with University resources to help you be successful.
Pre-Nursing Advisor:
Peggy Foley: peggy.foley@csupueblo.edu
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Military Veteran and Active Duty Students
Students who are using United States Military benefits, including GI Bill, Tuition Assistance (TA), and Vocational Rehab have a dedicated Military and Veterans Academic Success Coach who will assist them with ensuring compliance with all rules and regulations around using benefits, help answer questions, and connect students with resources around the University to help them be successful.
Military and Veterans Academic Success Coach:
TBD
Phone: 719-549-2803
Office: Occhiato Student Center - OSC 114F
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Academic Improvement Plan
Students who are admitted on probation or who go onto academic probation while at CSU Pueblo due to their GPA falling below 2.0, their completion rate of courses falling below 67%, or who are otherwise experiencing academic or situational difficulties need to visit with the CSU Pueblo PACK Center's Retention and Persistence Coordinator to create an Academic Improvement Plan, get guidance on a variety of University resources, and understand the parameters of their unique situation.
Retention and Persistence Coordinator:
Molly Becker: molly.becker@csupueblo.edu
Phone: 719-549-2796
Office: LARC 179
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Independent Study Students
Independent Study at CSU Pueblo provides rigorous, flexible courses and degree programs so that you can achieve your educational goals on your own schedule. We offer over 100 exceptional print-based and digital correspondence courses and three degree programs, all taught by CSU Pueblo faculty and subject-matter experts.
Independent Study Advisor:
Jessica Gama: jessica.gama@csupueblo.edu