Your BGSU Student Success Team

BGSU offers a unique opportunity for students to receive support through their academic journey.

Your success team is your support network to help guide you on your path to success at BGSU. They answer your questions about campus life, direct you to the appropriate department and provide advice as often as you need. Your success team can be advisors, faculty members, Life Design Coaches, or other campus community members.

To find your student success team: 

Log in to MyBGSU → Select “Navigate” → Scroll to “Student Success Team” in the right panel 

Meet Your Student Success Team

An entire network is available for you. This guide will help inform you when to contact specific members of your success team including their office location. 

Academic Advisor

  • Course Selection 
  • Understand University Curriculum 
  • Build an Academic Schedule 
  • Connect with Academic Resources

Schedule an Appointment with Your Advisor

  1. Log in to your MyBGSU Account
  2. Select “Student Center” 
  3. Look for the blue box with the header “Academic Advisor”

Life Design Coach

  • Learn to Maximize your Academic Experience 
  • Prioritize Well-Being 
  • Make Connections and Network 
  • Gain Skills to Design your Life

Connect with a Life Design Coach

Geoffrey H. Radbill Center for College and Life Design
314 McLeod Hall
419-372-5533
lifedesign@bgsu.edu
Mon-Thu | 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Fri | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Resident Advisor

  • Finding Community in your Hall 
  • Report Concerns in the Hall
  • Policies and Procedures 

Ways to connect with your RA

  1. Reach out to your buildings front desk 
  2. Check your Group Me for contact information

Faculty Instructor

  • Class Assignments
  • Attendance Issues
  • Questions about course content

Connect with your Instructor

  1. Log in to your MyBGSU Account 
  2. Select “Navigate Desktop” under the Navigate box 
  3. Select “Class list”

Outreach Coordinator

  • Provide Support 
  • Answer General Questions 
  • Connect you to Campus Resources

Find your Outreach Coordinator

  1. Log in to your MyBGSU Account 
  2. Select “Navigate Desktop” under the Navigate box 
  3. Select “Your Success Team” 

Career Design Coach

  • Learn to Maximize Engagement with Industry Professionals
  • Build Your Professional Network
  • Gain Confidence in Your Career Path
  • Identify a First Career Role and Steps to Achieve That Role

Schedule an appointment with a Career Design Coach through the Michael and Sara Kuhlin Hub

  1. Visit the Career Design Coaching page
  2. Find the Career Design Coach supporting your college or program
  3. Click the "Schedule an appointment" link

Updated: 02/09/2026 01:26PM