Academic coaching services are available throughout the fall, spring, MayX, and summer semesters. Peer-Assisted Learning and Writing and Media Lab support are available in the traditional fall and spring semesters, with limited services in MayX and summer semesters.

You can review our Study Space Inventory here!

Students should meet with their professors at any time! More specifically, you should make an appointment with your professor to clarify course content, review graded coursework, or ask specific questions about your course.

Students should make an appointment with their official advisor(s) for assistance with course registration and/or adjustments.

Yes, the Center for Academic Success serves all undergraduate students. If you have a disability, you should also consider meeting with our Student Office for Accessibility Resources (SOAR). They can be reached at soar@furman.edu.

Peer Learning Consultants are trained, undergraduate students who provide academic support for their peers. Peer Learning Consultants are trained in teaching and learning theories, tutoring methods, and collaborative learning techniques. Their purpose is to be a collaborator and co-learner alongside their peers. Students who want to become a Peer Learning Consultant need to complete an online application and get a recommendation from the faculty member of the subject that they would like to support. Writing and Media Lab (WML) Consultants support Furman’s students, faculty, and staff with writing and multimedia composition. WML Consultants serve as thoughtful and constructively critical audiences for reviewing essays, research papers, presentations, videos, podcasts, and more. WML Consultants complete a semester-long training course to prepare for their role. Applications for the position are accepted during the Fall semester and a faculty reference is needed. Students are occasionally hired in the spring semester, as needed.

You can review our campus resources document here!

Students can make appointments with academic coaches at any time! However, if you are a student that needs help with time management, accountability, developing a study schedule, refining study techniques, or are uncertain of what questions to ask a professor – schedule an appointment! Appointments can be made by filling out our request form or by dropping by our space, Library 002.

This is unique to the student and coach. Academic coaches will offer guidance on scheduling appointments but there is no limit to visits to the Center for Academic Success.

Academic coaches assist students through the development or refinement of study skills, planning, and organization, preparing for college-level work, and utilizing other academic success strategies and campus resources. Academic coaches can also be accountability partners to help you stay on track throughout the semester. Coaches meet with anyone, from students who might be on academic probation to students who might need a one-time visit for additional support.

This is generally referred to as an initial meeting. The academic coach and student will learn more about each other and establish expectations moving forward. Students should bring their course syllabi to their first meeting and should bring their computer to initial and any subsequent meetings.

Yes! You can review study tips and resources on our website. These resources cover topics such as remote learning, study skills, and tips, online study resources, how to communicate with professors, notetaking tips, developing time management skills, and taking care of yourself during the semester.

Students should use Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) if they need assistance with reviewing or understanding course content, help with ungraded homework, need help studying for an upcoming assessment, or if they want to review test questions. Students should schedule appointments for PAL sessions through the PAL website. Group Learning Sessions are held for most introductory-level courses and are held on a regular schedule each week. This is often the first tutoring service that students utilize. Group Learning Sessions have about 4-6 students and are ran by a trained undergraduate Peer Learning Consultant.

Class Study Groups are created by request for courses that we don’t have Group Learning Sessions for. When a request is made, we’ll reach out to the class to let them know that a study group is being formed and invite them to join. A Peer Learning Consultant is matched with each study group to facilitate effective learning.

Students should use 1-on-1 tutoring after using the PAL group model. Please contact cas@furman.edu for more information.