Office of Student Success

Your Next Chapter Starts Here: REBOUND at MTSU


One challenging semester doesn’t define your college experience—or your future.

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Renew your academic plan
Engage with your purpose
Build consistent attendance
Own your future
Understand your strengths and opportunities
Nurture balance and priorities
Determine your path to success

REBOUND helps first-year students build a stronger foundation for academic success. Through personalized guidance, academic planning, and connections to campus resources, you’ll develop practical strategies to move forward with confidence.

You don’t have to figure everything out on your own. REBOUND is an opportunity to reset your plan, reconnect with your goals, and take your next steps with support.

What Happens When I Join REBOUND?

  1. Connect with someone who can help
    You’ll meet with the REBOUND team to talk about your experience, goals, and questions.
  2. Create your plan
    In your meetings you’ll also review your courses, identify priorities, and choose strategies to help you move forward.
  3. Connect with resources
    As part of your continuing success you’ll explore tutoring, Success Coaching, advising, and other MTSU resources that fit your needs.
  4. Check your progress
    Throughout the semester and beyond, our team is available to review what’s working, celebrate progress, and adjust your plan as needed.

Ready to get started?

Click on the link below to schedule a REBOUND check-in to talk about your goals, explore your options, and create a plan that works for you.


Learn more about REBOUND

REBOUND is designed for first-year MTSU students who completed their first semester with a GPA below 2.0 and want support in building a stronger academic foundation.

You don’t need to have all the answers or know exactly what needs to change. REBOUND can help you explore your options and take the next steps.

Not sure if you qualify? Contact the REBOUND team, and we’ll help you understand your options.

  • Review your course schedule and academic standing with your advisor.
  • Identify courses that need extra attention or a different approach.
  • Set realistic goals for attendance, studying, and completing assignments.
  • Explore tutoring and other academic resources.
  • Make a plan for what to do if you begin struggling again.

  • Which courses should I prioritize for retake, and why?
  • Are there any courses I should delay until I’m academically stronger?
  • How will retaking a course impact my GPA and academic standing?
  • What strategies or supports should I use differently this semester?
  • What goals should I set for the first 4–6 weeks of the semester?
  • Should I adjust my course load to improve my chances of success?
  • What should I do if I start struggling again, and who should I contact first?
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Renew your academic plan
Engage with your purpose
Build consistent attendance
Own your future
Understand your strengths and opportunities
Nurture balance and priorities
Determine your path to success

    Still have questions or need help getting started?

    Office of Student Success
    Peck Hall, Room 142
    P. O. Box 500
    615-494-8650