Navigating Success: A Comprehensive Guide to Goodwin University Student Resources

At Goodwin University, students are at the heart of everything. A wide array of support services and resources are available to help students succeed from enrollment to graduation and beyond. This article provides a detailed overview of these resources, designed to assist students in navigating their academic, personal, and professional journeys.

Academic Support

Goodwin University is invested in the continued success of its students. Recognizing that students may need assistance at various points in their academic careers, Goodwin offers a comprehensive suite of academic support services.

Academic Success Center (ASC)

The Academic Success Center (ASC) promotes and fosters student learning and development by providing free tutoring to all Goodwin University students. Need a little extra help? No problem. The Academic Success Center provides free tutoring, testing, and workshops to all Goodwin students. The Academic Success Center is a great resource for students. At Goodwin, we’re all about convenience. That’s why we offer on-campus and online tutoring, so you can get the help you need in whichever way works best for you.

Tutoring Services: The ASC offers free tutoring to all Goodwin University students. Tutoring is available both on-campus and online, providing flexibility and convenience.
Writing Assistance: The writing department provides support for students who need help with their writing assignments. "Current students should take full advantage of the writing department. I loved how flexible they were. It seemed as if someone was always available to help me. They were very good at their job! When I needed help editing my term writing assignments, I would take my paper there to be reviewed by the staff.
Workshops and Testing: In addition to tutoring, the ASC also offers workshops and testing services to help students improve their academic skills.

Academic Advising

Academic advisors play a crucial role in guiding students through their academic journey. Your Admissions Officer will link you up with your very own Academic Advisor who will help you with your class selections.

Personalized Guidance: Our Admissions Officers are excited to sit down with you and discuss your educational goals, interests, and program/degree completion options face-to-face. Admissions Officers take pride in sitting down with you to discuss your educational goals, interests, and program/degree completion options.
Appointment Scheduling: We highly encourage students to make appointments to see their advisors. Doing so allows the advisor sufficient time to prepare for your meeting and better assist you.
Degree Audit: A degree audit is a comprehensive review of the courses you’ve taken throughout your plan of study as well as any courses you may have transferred into Goodwin University.

Registration Information

Understanding the registration process is essential for students to enroll in their desired courses.

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Online Registration: Registration is completed using our online student information system, Ellucian Self-Service.
Registration Timing: Registration for current students occurs in November, March and July during week ten of every semester.
myNavigator PIN: Your myNavigator PIN/password was created when you initially enrolled in class here at Goodwin University.

Course Management

Goodwin University utilizes online platforms to facilitate coursework and communication.

Canvas: Online coursework is completed through Canvas. For login instructions, see this guide.

Dropping vs. Withdrawing from a Course

Understanding the implications of dropping and withdrawing from a course is important for students to make informed decisions about their academic schedule.

Dropping a Course: Dropped courses will not appear on your transcript nor will they count as credit hours attempted. You will be refunded 50% of the course tuition if you drop a course.
Withdrawing from a Course: Withdrawal from a course results in a “W” on your transcript and credit hours attempted without any effect on GPA. You will be charged 100% tuition for a course you withdraw from. Be sure to consult the current semester’s academic calendar for drop and withdrawal deadlines.

Hoffman Family Library

The Hoffman Family Library supports graduate students on all levels.

Financial Support

Financial Aid Officers are eager to create a personalized financial aid package that fits your needs. “Transferring into Goodwin from a different school on a bit of short notice, they made what was a difficult and stressful financial maze easier to navigate. Our dedicated Financial Aid Advisors will work with you to create a financial aid package that works for you - and your budget. During your Admissions visits, a Financial Aid Advisor will be readily available to discuss your options and to help you get the aid you need.

Diaper Program

Goodwin University offers a Diaper Program designed to help students with young children defray some of their household costs by offering free diapers to those who qualify. Students who are eligible can receive two packs of diapers, per child, per month, as long as they are enrolled at Goodwin University. Students who are eligible will receive notification of eligibility after census day.

Career Development

Goodwin University is committed to helping students achieve their career goals. The Career Services team provides guidance and resources for career development. Our Career Services team is trained and ready to provide you with the guidance and resources you need for career development. We offer individual career counseling, mock interviews, professional workshops, career fairs, assistance with resumes and cover letters, and more.

Career Counseling: We offer individual career counseling, mock interviews, professional workshops, career fairs, assistance with resumes and cover letters, and more.
Resume and Cover Letter Assistance:
Mock Interviews:
Focus2 Career Assessment: The Focus2 Career Assessment guides the student through a reliable career & education decision-making model that can help students choose majors, explore occupations, and make informed career decisions.

Personal Support and Wellness

Recognizing that students' well-being is integral to their success, Goodwin University provides a range of personal support and wellness services.

Counseling and Wellness Center

Goodwin’s Counseling and Wellness Center provides mental health services, crisis intervention, individual, family, and group counseling are offered at One Riverside Drive to address the needs of our students and support our growing community. Need someone to talk to? Counseling/therapy is available. Counseling/therapy is a process in which you enter into a relationship with a trained professional in order to gain a deeper self-understanding and to identify more effective ways of responding to life’s challenges. If you find yourself in need of counseling for any reason, our campus counselors are here to provide emotional support, referrals, case management and follow-up. "The counseling department came in handy when I needed them.

The Ann B.

The Ann B. Are you in need of food, clothing, hygiene resources, etc.? Are you in need of food? These items are free at the Co-op for current Goodwin University and magnet school students.

Support for Pregnant Students

If you are pregnant while a student at Goodwin University and are concerned about your studies, our Disability and Access Services Manager can assist you.

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Local and National Resources

A great deal of resources on the local and national levels are available to Goodwin University students.

Safe Connect: Safe Connect is Connecticut’s domestic violence information and resource line, providing a coordinated response to the needs of survivors.
East Hartford Police Department: The East Hartford Police Department is dedicated to serving the community through the protection of life and property and the prevention of crime.
Interval House: Interval House offers on-site counselors and advocates available to help victims of domestic violence 24 hours a day.
Planned Parenthood: Planned Parenthood is one of the nation’s leading providers of high quality, affordable health care, and the nation’s largest provider of sex education.
YWCA New Britain’s Sexual Assault Crisis Service (SACS): YWCA New Britain’s Sexual Assault Crisis Service (SACS) is a program of the Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence and covers a 46-town region, including all of Hartford County, part of Tolland County and the town of Plymouth.
Loveisrespect: Loveisrespect is a project of the National Domestic Violence Hotline. By combining their resources and capacity, they are reaching more people, building more healthy relationships and saving more lives.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline: The National Domestic Violence Hotline operates around the clock, seven days a week, is confidential and free of cost, and provides lifesaving tools and immediate support to enable victims to find safety and live lives free of abuse. The Hotline is part of the largest nationwide network of programs and expert resources and regularly shares insight about domestic violence with government officials, law enforcement agencies, media, and the general public.
National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV): Today, through its many key initiatives such as VAWnet, Women of Color Network, the Domestic Violence Awareness Project, and Building Comprehensive Solutions to Domestic Violence, NRCDV works tirelessly to improve community response to domestic violence and, ultimately, prevent its occurrence.
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC): The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) opened in July 2000 as a national information and resource hub relating to all aspects of sexual violence. Founded by the Pennsylvania Coalition against Rape, the oldest and one of the largest state sexual assault coalitions, the NSVRC is funded through a cooperative agreement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Violence Prevention.
The Pregnant Scholar: The Pregnant Scholar initiative is the nation’s first and only legal resource center for pregnant and parenting students.
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization and was named one of “America’s 100 Best Charities” by Worth magazine. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE and online.rainn.org) in partnership with more than 1,100 local rape crisis centers across the country.

Magnet Schools

Goodwin University is home to two exceptional inter-district magnet schools on our East Hartford campus.

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