We are here to support you! The Student Success Program (SSP) offers counseling and
advising, in addition to a variety of enhancement workshops, and can also connect
you with additional support services to help you be successful in college.
Book an Online/Telephone appointment with a Student Success Program counselor by clicking
on the blue button above, chatting with an SSP Advisor during chat hours, calling
SSP Operators, or emailing us at studentsuccess@elcamino.edu
To meet with a counselor online you must have access to the following:
Use Chrome or Firefox (Chrome preferred), with camera, speakers and mic, or headset. Learn more
Do you need to complete an SSP 1 or SSP 2 Enhancement Workshop? They are available
online! Click on the button above to begin your online SSP Workshop.
Note: If you have attended/completed an SSP 1 Workshop before, you do not need to
complete it again.
Meet with a Success Advisor and start making changes to succeed in your academic life.
Success coaches can help you improve and develop academic skills, and help you learn
how to succeed. Your Success Coach will provide academic support throughout the semester
to help keep you on track. You will have the opportunity to practice growth mindset
and learn essential skills such as Time Management, Goal Setting, Effective Note Taking,
and more!
Student Success Program
El Camino College has two types of probation: Academic Probation and Progress Probation.
The purpose of probation is to encourage a student having academic difficulties seek
appropriate guidance and support in formulating and achieving goals.
We are here to support you. The Student Success Program (SSP) offers counseling and
advising, in addition to a variety of enhancement workshops, and can also connect
you with additional support services on and off campus to help you be successful in
college.
Quote of the Month
"It's all about progress, not perfection" David Perlumutter
We want every student to be academically successful; therefore, it is important that
you follow the steps below.
LEVEL 1 STEPS
Steps can be completed in any order
SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENTS
Contact the Student Success Program. Sign up for an SSP 1 workshop and make a counseling
appointment.
ATTEND AN SSP 1 WORKSHOP
At the workshop you will learn about academic/progress probation and dismissal and
how to get back into good academic standing.
MEET WITH A COUNSELOR
During the meeting the counselor will help you develop a specific action plan to help
you get back into good academic sanding and will recommend the appropriate resources
needed to be successful.
NOTE:
The SSP participates in the Midterm Grade Reports each Spring and Fall semester to
better assist with the resources available and to complete your probation requirements
in order for you to have a successful semester and get back in good standing. If it
is reported that you are currently receiving a Grade of D or F in one of your courses,
you will be contacted by an SSP Advisor and will have to come in to meet with one
of them or a counselor. It is important that you check your ECC email regularly for
important notices, deadlines, and to check if you have received an ECC Connect tracking
item from one your instructors or other faculty and staff.
LEVEL 2 STEPS
Steps can be completed in any order
SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENTS
Contact the Student Success Program. Sign up for an SSP 1 and SSP 2 Enhancement workshop
and make a counseling appointment.
ATTEND AN SSP 1 WORKSHOP
At the workshop you will learn about academic/progress probation and dismissal and
how to get back into good academic standing.
ATTEND AN SSP 2 ENHANCEMENT WORKSHOP
We offer a variety of enhancement workshops. Attend one that will help you learn the
strategies you need to accomplish your educational and life goals!
MEET WITH A COUNSELOR
The counselor will help you develop a specific action plan to help you get back into
good academic standing, you will sign a contract, and the counselor will recommend
the appropriate resources needed to be successful.
NOTE:
The SSP participates in the Midterm Grade Reports each Spring and Fall semester to
better assist with the resources available and to complete your probation requirements
in order for you to have a successful semester and get back in good standing. If it
is reported that you are currently receiving a Grade of D or F in one of your courses,
you will be contacted by an SSP Advisor and will have to come in to meet with one
of them or a counselor. It is important that you check your ECC email regularly for
important notices, deadlines, and to check if you have received an ECC Connect tracking
item from one your instructors or other faculty and staff.
Do you have an upcoming SSP Counseling appointment or SSP Workshop appointment? Don't
know where to go? Check out the videos below!
