Supporting Students Toward Success
The Student Success Center (SSC) is a central hub for personalized support at MSU Texas. If you are feeling stuck, navigating a change, or simply looking for clarity — this is a good place to begin. We help you to explore topics, identify next steps, and build practical plans that align with your goals, schedule, and circumstances.How We Support You
The Student Success Center includes several distinct areas of support. Choose the one that best fits your current needs.
Self-reflection. Strategy. Forward movement.
Success Coaching is a conversation-based service designed to help you move forward with clarity and intention.
Coaches ask purposeful questions to help you:
- Identify priorities
- Develop realistic strategies
- Break goals into manageable next steps
- Build habits that support your academic experience
Common topics include but are not limited to:
- Time management
- Motivation
- Balancing responsibilities
- Strengthening routines
- Preparing for an academic reset
We focus on where you are now and what feels possible next.
Support during academic change.
Transitional Advising serves students whose academic plans have shifted.
This may include students who:
- Were not admitted into a competitive program
- Need to explore alternative academic options
- Are navigating unexpected academic circumstances
This service is distinct from Success Coaching and from advising for undecided majors.
Appointments are scheduled through Navigate.
Connection and support for new students.
First-Year Mustangs Adventure (FMA) is designed to help students acclimate to college life through setting goals, using academic resources, prioritizing wellness, and building community.
FMA is located in the Student Success Center.
Support for military-connected students.
The Military Education Center specializes in working with the following students and their families:
- Active-duty service members
- Active-duty spouses and dependents
- Veterans and their dependents
- ENJJPT families
The center helps military-connected students understand their educational benefits, navigate university processes, and connect with the appropriate campus and community resources.
Contact Us
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
We are located in Bridwell Activities Center
(Building 6 on the Campus Map)
Campus Map
Have Questions?
Ashley Hurst Director, Student Success CenterAcademic Affairs ashley.hurst@msutexas.edu (940) 397-4823