Six Weeks to Success
Six Weeks to Success is a program designed to help first-time Ridgewater College students make a smooth transition to college life. During the first six weeks of the semester, you will have the opportunity to participate in various events (in person and virtually!), explore campus, and get connected to campus resources. While all students are encouraged to participate in the events, first-time Ridgewater College students can earn $150.
To earn the $150, students must:
- Be a first-time Ridgewater College student
- Not be a PSEO student
- Complete 2 tasks from each category listed below (Academic Success, Personal Wellness, Student Engagement) and fill out the associated form.
The $150 incentive is limited to 300 first-time Ridgewater College students who complete the Six Weeks to Success program requirements. Names will be drawn randomly.
Not eligible for the cash? Great news! All students who participate and fill out the associated forms will be included in a drawing for additional prizes!
*All events, tasks, and forms must be completed and submitted by the end of the Six Weeks: February 21st at 4:30pm
Academic Success
| When & Where: | Task Title & Links | How to get participation credit: |
|---|---|---|
| Online via Zoom on Tuesdays (1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18) | Academic Coaching Virtual Pop-Ins (Hutchinson) | Attend and complete provided form |
| Online via Zoom on Wednesdays (1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19) | Academic Coaching Virtual Pop-Ins (Willmar) | Attend and complete provided form |
| Online via Zoom January 16 @ 5pm-6pm | Semester Planning & Time Management Virtual Workshop | Attend and complete provided form |
| Willmar Campus Rm A240 January 30 @ 11am-12pm | Willmar Library Resource Workshop | Attend and complete provided form |
| Online via Zoom January 31 @ 2pm-3pm | Virtual Study Hall | Attend and complete provided form |
| Online via Zoom February 6 @ 11am-12pm | Virtual Library Resource Workshop | Attend and complete provided form |
| Self-paced | Attend SI or Tutoring Session | Book and attend appointment |
| Self-paced | Communicating Effectively with Faculty (Video) | Click here for online form & instructions |
| Self-paced | D2L Refresher (Video) | Click here for online form & instructions |
| Self-paced | Kickstart Your Semester: Mastering Goal-Setting (Video) | Click here for online form & instructions |
| Self-paced | Meet with an Academic Coach (Hutchinson) | Book and attend appointment |
| Self-paced | Meet with an Academic Coach (Willmar) | Book and attend appointment |
| Self-paced | Meet with the Career Center | Book and attend appointment |
| Self-paced | Resource Scavenger Hunt (Hutchinson) | Click here for online form & instructions |
| Self-paced | Resource Scavenger Hunt (Willmar) | Click here for online form & instructions |
| Self-paced | Scholarship Help Appointment | Book and attend appointment |
| Self-paced | Thriving in College: Strategies for Academic Success (Video) | Click here for online form & instructions |
| Self-paced | Time Management (Video) | Click here for online form & instructions |
| Self-paced | Understanding Financial Aid | Take Online Quiz |
Personal Wellness
| When & Where: | Task Title & Links: | How to get participation credit: |
|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Campus Commons February 4 @ 11am | Mocktail Sampling Event (Hutchinson) | Attend and complete provided form |
| Willmar Campus Cafeteria February 11 @ 11am | Mocktail Sampling Event (Willmar) | Attend and complete provided form |
| Online via Zoom February 11 @ 3pm-4pm | Who Are You? Understanding Personal Identity | Attend and complete provided form |
| Available Online February 18-23 | Self Care Bingo | Attend online |
| Self-paced | Grad Ready Financial Literacy | Complete online |
| Self-paced | Meet with a Counselor | Book and attend appointment |
| Self-paced | Personal Wellness Check-In | Click here for online form & instructions |
| Self-paced | Sexual Violence Prevention Training | Complete on D2L |
Student Engagement
| When & Where: | Task Title & Links: | How to get participation credit: |
|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Campus Commons January 14 @ 10:30am - 12:30pm | Welcome Day (Hutchinson) | Attend and complete provided form |
| Willmar Campus Cafeteria January 16 @ 10:30am - 12:30pm | Welcome Day (Willmar) | Attend and complete provided form |
| Hutchinson Campus Commons January 23 @ 11am | Grocery Bingo (Hutchinson) | Attend and complete provided form |
| Willmar Campus Cafeteria January 28 @ 11am | Grocery Bingo (Willmar) | Attend and complete provided form |
| Willmar Campus Gymnasium January 29 @ 5:30 & 7:30 | Home Basketball Game - Student Life Game Night | Attend and complete provided form |
| Spicer Cinema 151 Progress Cir Spicer, MN 56288 February 4 | Spicer Free Movie Night | Attend and complete provided form |
| Self-paced | Attend a Club Meeting | Click here for online form and instructions |
| Self-paced | Community Event | Click here for online form and instructions |
| Self-paced | Community Service | Click here for online form and instructions |
