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Throughout their college career, students may struggle to achieve their full potential for a variety of reasons. Particularly first-year and first-generation students often require additional help in their academic progress. University of the Pacific offers a robust academic support program to provide them with these resources, including special accommodations for students with disabilities.

Do not underestimate the importance of faculty academic advisers. From orientation through graduation, they provide personalized mentoring to help students navigate their degree requirements or coach them in time management. If students need extra academic support, the advisors will connect them with other beneficial campus resources.

Pacific’s Student Academic Support Services Hub is in the university’s library. Free tutoring, math labs, writing support, research consultations, college learning skills coaching and spacious study halls are available to all Pacific students. Services are provided in person and remotely, and individual appointments can be scheduled on the hub’s website. The hub’s services include:

• Writing Center - writing support for all skill levels. In an inviting, non-judgmental space, peer-mentors help students to develop transferable writing skills, build collaborative learning relationships and foster self-efficacy.
• The Math Lab - drop-in tutoring for students in most math classes from algebra to calculus and statistics.
• The General Academic Tutoring Center - free peer tutoring in a variety of subjects. Tutors are sophomores, juniors, seniors or graduate students who have succeeded academically in the subject with a B+ or better or have been recommended by their professors.
• Collegiate Learning Skills Workshops and Coaching – an instructor will discuss student success strategies, including tips on time management, study skills, active reading, testing and assignment preparation, and maintaining motivation.
• Student Athlete Study Hall - resources to assist student-athletes in reaching their full potential academically, athletically, personally and professionally.
• Research Consultations - an academic support librarian helps students in choosing a research topic, searching library and web resources as well as evaluating, managing and citing sources.

Learn more about Services for Students with Disabilities.

Do you have questions about Pacific’s academic support and advising? Please leave a comment below and our staff will be happy to address it.