Academic Success Meetings

Academic Success Meetings

Preparing scholars for success at UC Merced

Meeting Purpose

The goal of these meetings is to guide scholars in mapping out their plans after graduating from UC Merced. Scholars meet with a Student Coordinator at least twice per semester.

  • Student Coordinator Meeting: Focuses on exploring post-college goals and creating two actionable SMART goals.

Meeting Timeline & Scheduling

Deadline: Must be completed by 12/11/2026

At least two meetings must take place within the Fall 2026 semester.

Need a personal check-in or meeting on a needs basis with the Program Coordinator?

What are SMART Goals?

A SMART goal clearly outlines the key outcomes you are working to accomplish. Use the framework below to build your action steps:

S
Specific
Clearly defined actions answering what, why, and how.
M
Measurable
Clear indicators to track progress and identify completion.
A
Attainable
Challenging yet realistic based on available time, resources, and skills.
R
Realistic
Focused on relevant outcomes that directly support post-college success.
T
Time-bound
A defined time frame and specific deadline for your action plan.

SMART Goal Examples

Overarching Goal Statement: "I plan to get a job in Human Resources."

SMART Goal 1

Today, I will schedule a meeting with the SSHA career specialist so that they can review and provide feedback on my resume. I will schedule this meeting for a day before meeting with the GSP Program Coordinator in October. Once scheduled, I will add it to my calendar.

SMART Goal 2

I will attend the Human Resources panel that CCPA is hosting on Wednesday, September 8th at 2:00 PM. Before attending, I will prepare at least two questions to ask during the panel session.