Adjusting from High School to University; Building Study Skills
The ASC is certified by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) and is an active member of the New England Peer Tutor Association (NEPTA).
The Academic Support Center Mission Statement:
The Academic Support Center, located on the 2nd floor of the d’Alzon Library, is committed to assisting students to reach their academic potential. The ASC is designed to enrich the academic and learning skills of Assumption University students through the utilization of on-ground peer tutors and professional staff, and e-tutoring.
Tutoring is available in:
- General Writing
- Mathematics
- Accounting/Economics/Finance
- Computer Science
- French/Spanish/Italian
- History
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Political Science
- Sociology/Criminology
- Theology
Writing Conferences are available in:
- Pre-writing/Invention
- Organization of ideas
- Paragraph development
- Style/editing/proof-reading
- Citation format (MLA, APA)
Academic Support Center Resources
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Available 7 days/week, 24 hours/day. Students can submit questions on-line and receive real-time answers. Papers may also be submitted for review. Papers are usually returned within 48 hours of submission.
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A college degree is more than just 40 courses and 120 credit hours.
At Assumption University, it is a personal and intellectual journey, and no two are alike. Assumption is committed to academic advising founded on a strong, individual relationship between advisor and advisee. All students are advised by informed, experienced, full-time teaching faculty committed to helping you chart your journey at each stage of your experience.
Year-by-Year
- First year: Assumption matches each student with an advisor based on academic interests and goals. Those advisors aid in the transition to college-level academics, guide students to resources on campus, including the University’s online advising and registration system, WebAdvisor.
- Second year: Advisors focus on supporting students as they choose among our 40 majors.
- Junior year: In addition to course selection and career discussions, there are exciting opportunities such as study abroad or internships.
- Senior year: Advisors support advisees as they apply to graduate school and post-baccalaureate scholarships, or move into the professional world.
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Assumption University is committed to providing equity, access, and inclusion for all students with disabilities within all aspects of the campus community.
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Students may work one-on-one with the ASC’s professional staff on academic skills such as:
- Time management
- Organization
- Note-taking strategies
- Reading strategies
- Test preparation
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The Academic Support Center facilitates First-year Experience COMPASS workshops in:
- Strategies for Academic Success
- Advising 101: Planning Your Path
- Advising 102: Mastering the Tech-WebAdvisor
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Tutoring appointments can be made by calling the ASC at 508-767-7071 or by dropping by the ASC located on the 2nd floor of the d’Alzon Library.
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- Sun.: 6:00 pm-10:00 pm
- Mon.-Thurs.: 8:30 am-10:00 pm
- Fri.: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
- Closed Saturday
Available 7 days/week, 24 hours/day. Students can submit questions on-line and receive real-time answers. Papers may also be submitted for review. Papers are usually returned within 48 hours of submission.
A college degree is more than just 40 courses and 120 credit hours.
At Assumption University, it is a personal and intellectual journey, and no two are alike. Assumption is committed to academic advising founded on a strong, individual relationship between advisor and advisee. All students are advised by informed, experienced, full-time teaching faculty committed to helping you chart your journey at each stage of your experience.
Year-by-Year
- First year: Assumption matches each student with an advisor based on academic interests and goals. Those advisors aid in the transition to college-level academics, guide students to resources on campus, including the University’s online advising and registration system, WebAdvisor.
- Second year: Advisors focus on supporting students as they choose among our 40 majors.
- Junior year: In addition to course selection and career discussions, there are exciting opportunities such as study abroad or internships.
- Senior year: Advisors support advisees as they apply to graduate school and post-baccalaureate scholarships, or move into the professional world.
Assumption University is committed to providing equity, access, and inclusion for all students with disabilities within all aspects of the campus community.
Students may work one-on-one with the ASC’s professional staff on academic skills such as:
- Time management
- Organization
- Note-taking strategies
- Reading strategies
- Test preparation
The Academic Support Center facilitates First-year Experience COMPASS workshops in:
- Strategies for Academic Success
- Advising 101: Planning Your Path
- Advising 102: Mastering the Tech-WebAdvisor
Tutoring appointments can be made by calling the ASC at 508-767-7071 or by dropping by the ASC located on the 2nd floor of the d’Alzon Library.
- Sun.: 6:00 pm-10:00 pm
- Mon.-Thurs.: 8:30 am-10:00 pm
- Fri.: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
- Closed Saturday