FAQs

How do I schedule a meeting with my Success Navigator ? :

To schedule a meeting with your Success Navigator, make sure you have downloaded the Navigate 360 app, then click the tile icon on the lower part of the screen. Next click the appointment button, then click "schedule an appointment". Last select the academic advising from the the drop down that asks "what type of appointment would you like to schedule", then follow the remaining prompts to confirm your appointment. If you are having trouble or do not have a cell phone please email your Success Navigator directly or email our office at roar2success@buffalostate.edu . We will respond within 24 hours. We also have walk in times every Wed 1p-3p in Bengal Hall 118, however during walk in hours it is first come first serve and you meet with the professional who is available at that time.

How often do I need to meet with my Success Navigator ? :

R2S Students are required to meet with their Success Navigator once per month. If a student is on probation due to academic concerns this increases to 2x/month. Meeting with your Success Navigator is the bare minimum requirement to maintain program eligibility and receive your book voucher. This is required of both first year and second year R2S students.

• Think about your current successes
• Think about your current struggles/barriers
• Review your student account in Banner
• Review your current grades in Brightspace

• Review your previous student success plan in BSP and consider any goals you would like to change or delete.

   

• Laptop
• Planner
• Pen
• Any questions you have

What will these meetings discuss?

Check out our first year student success guide

Check out our second year student success guide

What is UNC 100 ? : 

UNC 100 also known as mastering the academic environment is a semester long course that continues to acclimate our first year students to the rigor and expectations of college. The professors connected to the course specifically teach sections connected to this program. Your classmates are all also R2S students. This course builds community and familiarity amongst your cohort. Success Navigators are also co-assigned to this course and will periodically facilitate classes. 

What are R2S Community Courses ? :

A community course is a class identified by Academic Affairs and Roar 2 Success leadership and is embedded in the curriculum for R2S students. These courses will not extend or delay a student's graduation, but will expose them to critical developmental areas for future academic and professional success. These courses vary year to year and your Success Navigator will work identify and register you for these courses. Examples of such courses are, UNC 100 (Mastering the Academic Environment), BSC 189 (Academic Success Seminar), FIN 110 (Personal Budgeting), UNC 120 (English Essentials), SPC 205 (Intro to oral communication), SPC 307 (Group Communication), CWP 101/102 (College writing), UNC 111 (Career Exploration), CRS 205 (Creative Thinking), and SPC 306 (Public Speaking).

What is a book voucher ? :

College textbooks are required to be successful in your courses, but unlike high school, these are not provided to you by the instructor and THEY ARE NOT FREE. Roar 2 Success wants to ensure all of their students have the best possible chance for academic success so we pay for your college textbooks each semester you are enrolled in the program. This voucher will be connected to your Banner ID# and can be used on the school's Barnes and Noble website. You will need to create and account on this website so your book funds are recognized. If any of your text or materials are not available in the bookstore or are rental only, please reach out to your Success Navigator ASAP!

How do I access my book voucher ? : 

As long as you have maintained active participation in the R2S program (see making the most of R2S section) your book voucher will automatically populate to your student account no later than the first week of classes. You will then be able to order your books through the school’s Barnes and Noble website. Book vouchers can be used to purchase books, or course supplies. Merch, food, and technology (except a calculator) is currently not permitted. If you are having difficulty with remembering the steps for the online Barnes and Noble store please connect with a peer mentor, office staff, or Success Navigator within the first 3 weeks of the semester. Book vouchers can not be used after week 3. Students who do not maintain active program participation will receive a partial or no award for the following semester. R2S Students are eligible for book vouchers for all 4 semesters they are enrolled in the program.

I didn't know Roar 2 Success paid for my books and I bought them already, can you pay me back ? :

Unfortunately, Roar 2 Success is unable to individually reimburse students or parents for textbooks or course materials prematurely purchased. If you are able to return the items and get a refund we encourage you to do so and then re-order using the book voucher. If this is not possible, we encourage you to remember this program perk for future enrolled semesters.

Does class attendance matter : ?

In short, YES! In college you will have to self regulate and manage your time effectively. There won't be anyone to wake you up in the morning or remind you what time class starts. Many classes have an attendance policy and missing 3 or more classes will result in immediate failure of the course or the reduction of your course grade by one full letter grade. Many instructors also have a tardy policy, which means being late so many times will also count as an absence. Failing a class due to attendance is not great and will cause you to have to repeat the course. Be sure you know what day your classes occur. Most classes are offered 3x/week for 50 min or 2x/week for 1hr 15min. MWF (means Monday, Wed, and Friday) and TR (means Tuesday and Thursday). There are some single day classes occasionally offered and these typically run on the designated day for 3 hours.

How do I maintain R2S program eligibility ? :

At the start of each academic year during the first meeting, students are required to review and sign their program contract. The contract requires the following from students;

First Years: Complete your enrollment checklist, Attend FY Orientation, Attend your Summer 1:1 virtual check in, Attend the Bengal Bound Summer Bridge Program, Attend the Monthly Success Navigator Meetings, Attend Monthly group mentor meeting, Log 1 study hall hours per week (please note that you should be studying way more on your own. It is recommended that a student study 3 hours/week for every credit hour they are enrolled in. Most students are enrolled in 15 credits per semester, which means 45 hours of study per week), Attend the Fall and Spring Semester check ins, Complete your FASFA/TAP applications for the upcoming academic year, Meet with Arbol 1:1 or attend an Arbol workshop 1x/semester, enroll in and pass all R2S community courses, register for the following semester **If a student ends up on academic program additional requirements may be added.

Second Years: Attend the Monthly Success Navigator Meetings, Log 2 study hall hours per month (please note that you should be studying way more on your own. It is recommended that a student study 3 hours/week for every credit hour they are enrolled in. Most students are enrolled in 15 credits per semester, which means 45 hours of study per week), Attend the Fall and Spring Semester check ins, Complete your FASFA/TAP applications for the upcoming academic year, Meet with Arbol 1:1 or attend an Arbol workshop 1x/semester, enroll in and pass all R2S community courses, Attend the designated CAPE workshops and develop a resume and LinkedIN page **If a student ends up on academic program additional requirements may be added.