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Advising and Academic Resource Center

As of June 1, 2024, the Advising and Academic Resources Center is now Academic Advising.

Academic Advising provides academic support and guidance for the overall success of undergraduate students. Advising’s dedicated, professional staff are committed to the success of each student, inside and outside the classroom, and offer a variety of tools to help students excel academically.

Services

First-Year Students

  • First-year initiatives offer programs and events designed to connect, inspire, and engage students throughout the year, enabling them to build relationships with classmates, student leaders, campus administrators, and academic advisors while acclimating to the campus community.
  • College Success Strategies (GS 104), taught by advising staff, reinforces basic study habits, including time management, active reading, critical reading, and thinking skills.

Transfer and Access Students

  • The AAR offers inclusive programs to help support and guide transfer and Access students. Programs include orientation, Welcome Week activities, Tau Sigma Academic Honor Society, and other programs throughout the year.

Commuter Students

All Students

  • Per federal regulations and the University’s mission, Accessibility and Disability Resources provides programs and services that help students with disabilities achieve their academic goals.
  • Academic Advising helps students plan their educational pathway. Advisors help students set educational and vocational goals and promote involvement in co-curricular experiences that encourage integration into campus life and develop academic, social, and leadership skills.
  • The Academic Coaching Program offers one-on-one coaching for students on academic warning or probation.
  • Peer Assisted Supplemental Study provides tutoring in traditionally difficult classes. PASS is offered in various subjects.
  • The Peer Academic Coaches mentoring program provides short-term, targeted assistance to students, helping them connect with campus resources and develop organizational skills, including study habits, time management, and prioritizing