This study examined the relationships among time management, grit psychological resources (GPRs), and academic stress among criminology students in a private tertiary institution in Central Visayas, Philippines. Using a quantitative correlational design, data were collected from 375 students through standardized instruments: the Time Management Questionnaire (TMQ), Lakaev Academic Stress Response Scale (LASRS), and Grit Psychological Resources Scale (GPRS). Descriptive statistics revealed moderate time management, low-to-moderate academic stress, and high levels of GPRs. Pearson correlation analysis indicated significant positive relationships between time management and GPRs but non-significant associations between time management and academic stress. Mediation analysis showed that practice significantly reduced academic stress, while hope demonstrated a complex positive indirect effect. Findings suggest that time management influences stress indirectly through psychological mechanisms. The study highlights the importance of integrating behavioral and psychological interventions to support student well-being.