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Academic Success Center is here for you!

Happy Monday, Retrievers!  I hope everyone is healthy, happy, and safe! We at the Academic Success Center are still going strong and here to help you be successful! All of our services are...

Posted: April 20, 2020, 10:07 AM

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Online Academic Success Meetings Available!

Let's chat about your Academic Success!

Hi Retrievers! Moving to online learning presents some unique challenges, especially with time management. If you feel like you're not on top of your game, an online Academic Success Meeting...

Posted: April 14, 2020, 9:45 AM

Online Tutoring Available!

If you need tutoring, we’re here for you!

Hello Retrievers! I hope everyone is in good spirits and taking care of themselves as we navigate this new realm of online learning. In the interest of social distancing, all of the Academic...

Posted: March 24, 2020, 3:28 PM

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Academic Success Center Service Continuity during COVID-19

Academic support services available via alternative formats

Student Success is a priority at UMBC.  The Academic Success Center will continue to offer student support services for students, faculty and staff in alternative formats.    If you are...

Posted: March 13, 2020, 4:26 PM

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Academic Success Meetings at the Academic Success Center

Good Morning Retrievers! Need help with study skills or time management? An Academic Success Meeting might be just the resource to get you back on track. An Academic Success Meeting is a...

Posted: March 2, 2020, 10:26 AM

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What is an Academic Alert?

If you get one, seek support!

Hi Retrievers! The First Year Intervention Program, or alerts program, is one of the many services that we offer to UMBC students. Professors send alerts to let students know that they are in...

Posted: February 24, 2020, 11:26 AM

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Get to Know a Tutor: Ryan Mbagna-Nanko

One of our Appointment Tutors at the Academic Success Center

Hello Retrievers! Tutoring is up and running for Spring 2020! You know about our services, but let's learn a bit about the people who make it happen with our Get to Know series! Today's tutor...

Posted: February 17, 2020, 12:54 PM

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Tutoring is Available

Sign up online or drop in!

Happy Monday, Retrievers! Tutoring is now available through the Academic Success Center. Check it out! Appointment Tutoring Located in Sherman Hall, B wing Room 345. For every 100 level...

Posted: February 10, 2020, 11:57 AM

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Master your class with SI PASS!

Peer assisted study sessions for your classes at UMBC!

Happy Monday, Retrievers! We made it through the first week of the semester, so let's talk about a great resource that can help you be successful: SI PASS! SI Peer Assisted Study Sessions...

Posted: February 3, 2020, 10:16 AM

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Online and Weekend Writing Tutoring

Writing tutoring when you need it the most!

Happy Monday, Retrievers! It's midterm crunch time--do you have a plan for writing those papers? Thankfully, the Writing Center can help! The Writing Center is your one stop shop for...

Posted: October 21, 2019, 10:54 AM

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