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Academic Resources
Located on the first floor of the I.D. Weeks Library, the Academic Commons is the home to the following student resources and your one-stop for academic, technical and research support.
Academic & Career Planning Center
From registration to graduation and beyond, we'll help you plan your next move.
- Academic advising
Meet with your advisor on academic planning, course scheduling, major change/declaration, assistance with registration and other topics related to your academic progress. - Job/Internship search and preparation
Identify career and internship possibilities, receive assistance with your résumé and cover letter, practice your interview techniques. - Major and career counseling
What do you want to be? Explore your options, consider major requirements and learn about career opportunities.
Visit the Academic & Career Planning Center
Academic Support
Get the help you need now while developing the skills you'll use for a lifetime.
- Tutoring
Everybody needs a little help now and then.
- Writing Center
From short stories to dissertations, the Writing Center can help you organize, revise and polish your writing assignment.
- Supplemental Instruction
Been there. Aced that. These peer-led study sessions will assist you with traditionally difficult courses.
- Presentation Center
Practice, prepare and perfect your presentation while receiving helpful feedback and maybe even a standing ovation.
- Learning Specialist
Individualized consultations to help you overcome common obstacles and improve your academic performance.
Learning Specialist
Gallagher Center for Experiential Learning & Education Abroad
Real world learning. Unforgettable experiences.
- Service Learning
- Study Abroad
- National Student Exchange
- Undergraduate Research & Creative Scholarship
Visit GC
ITS Help Desk
Blue screen blues? No "connect" in your connectivity? Come see us.
- Personal computer support
- Technology assistance
- Computer & media checkout
Visit the Help Desk
University Libraries
So much information. So little time.
- Access more than 250 databases for your research
- Online and in person research assistance
- Special collections and historical materials
Visit the University Libraries
Math Emporium
Located in the Center for Continuing Education, the Math Emporium provides assistance in math 095 and 102 as well as one-on-one help with difficult problems and assignments.