Questions About My Circle of Champions
My Circle of Champions is a support network designed to help students succeed in their academic journey. Each Circle includes one student and several Champions who provide encouragement, guidance, and perspective as the student navigates college and career decisions.
Many students—particularly first-generation college students—come from communities with people who care deeply about them but may lack college experience and know-how. As a result, students may receive limited guidance when applying for college, choosing courses, securing financial aid, planning careers, and navigating college systems. An engaged Circle of Champions helps fill these gaps and supports stronger academic outcomes.
A Champion’s role is to stay informed about a student’s academic journey and provide encouragement, guidance, and support. Champions may help emotionally, share relevant experiences, ask thoughtful questions, or offer practical advice depending on their background and relationship with the student.
Champions are encouraged to stay engaged with the student’s updates, communicate through the Circle platform, offer encouragement when appropriate, and respect student privacy and confidentiality.
A brief overview of the Champion role can be found at https://www.mycircleofchampions.com/being-a-champion
A full orientation is available at https://www.mycircleofchampions.com/champion-orientation
Questions About Signing In/up
Champions are invited directly by a student. When a student nominates you to be part of their Circle, you will receive an invitation (usually by email) with instructions on how to register and join their Circle of Champions.
Students may share private or sensitive information with their Champions throughout the program Registration ensures all communication takes place in a secure, password-protected environment and that only approved members of the Circle have access to student information.
The registration process usually takes less than 5 minutes.
No, There are no fees or costs associated with signing up. The Circle of Champions program is completely free for Champions and students.
You will need basic contact information, such as your name and email address, and to create a username and password. You will also complete a brief profile so your student and fellow Champions can get to know you. None of your information will be shared with a third party.
Visitwww.myCircleofChampions.com and sign in using the email address and password you used during registration.
Questions About Trouble Signing In
On the sign-in page, click the “Forgot Password?” link and follow the instructions to reset your password.
If you're having trouble, follow the steps on the video.
Check your spam or junk folder. If you still do not receive the email, try requesting the reset again.
Confirm that you are using the email address you registered with. If issues continue, reach out to your student’s Coach for help, or submit a ticket to —- https://www.mycircleofchampions.com/help
Your student’s Coach is your primary support contact. You can also visithttps://www.mycircleofchampions.com/help for additional assistance.
Questions About the Non-Credit Course
Champions are invited to enroll in a free, non-credit course offered through partner community colleges. The course provides guidance, tools, and strategies to help Champions support students more effectively.
No. Enrollment in the course is completely voluntary.
The course is designed to support you as a Champion and provides practical, easy-to-use guidance based on what students say they need most. Enrollment also helps keep the Circle of Champions program free for students, colleges, faculty, and Champions.
No. There are no fees, tuition, or required materials.
You will remain a Champion and continue to receive weekly materials and support from the Champion Success Coordinator.
The course is offered through partner community colleges, including Santa Ana College, School of Continuing Education, and Gavilan College.
At this time, only California residents may enroll. Champions outside California can still participate fully in the Circle of Champions at no cost.
Questions About Privacy and Confidential
Yes. Your information is securely stored behind a username and password. Access is limited to you, your student, other Champions in the Circle, the student’s Coach, and authorized program staff.
Yes. Students provide consent for Champions to view their information within the Circle. Champions are encouraged to use discretion when discussing student progress outside the platform.