Academic Success Center (ASC)
Tutoring/Study Sessions
ASC Tutoring/Study Sessions Program
Tutoring is designed to assist students who are facing challenges in a particular class(es). The Academic Success Center offers individual and group tutoring sessions. Group sessions are offered to students who are taking the same course and instructor and are led by one or a team of tutors.
Study sessions are typically offered to student athletes and coordinated with the coach with the Academic Success Center. A team of tutors are assigned to assist the athletes in requested courses.
Sessions are available Monday – Thursday, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Flexible hours during the day and weekends are available at the request and availability of the student and tutor.
ASC Tutoring
Location
Tutoring is held in Bowen Hall Computer Lab, Student Campus Center, and the Freshman Residential Living and Learning Centers: High Rise, Dunton Hall, Corson Hall, and Asbury Hall.
Sign Up for Tutoring
Students who wish to sign up for tutoring should complete the Student Profile/Tutoring Request Form and submit it the Academic Success Center. A tutor will be assigned to you based on your need and availability.
ASC Peer Tutor/Mentor
Applications for Peer Tutor/Mentor are accepted in the spring semester for the next academic year. Applications are accepted starting in March. Applicants must be enrolled at the University, maintained a minimum 2.8 GPA, and earned a B or better in course(s) applied to tutor.
Students interested in tutoring should complete an application along with 3 letters of recommendations. Application packet may be picked up from the Academic Success Center.
Advisement
Academic Advisement Services
Academic Advisement is the cornerstone to the success of students’ degree completion at Claflin University. Advising is offered in collaboration with the Freshman College to provide services to undeclared majors and at risk students: academic probation, scholarship recipients, student athletes, readmits, and special admits.
The Academic Success Center conducts an assessment of referred students to identify areas of concern that relate to academic challenges. Recommendations for resources and referrals are made available to further assist the student.
A degree completion plan is offered to all students who utilize the services of the Academic Success Center. Students who referred to the Center are required to have a plan on file. Students who wish to have a degree completion plan should bring a copy of the curriculum for the major pursuing.
ASC Forms
Academic Success Center Forms
ASC forms are available below to download and submit to the Academic Success Center as an attachment to dmalcom@claflin.edu or delivery by campus mail or directly to the Center.
Profile/Tutoring Request Form (student)
ASC Student Referral Form (faculty)
Study Skills/College Survival Services
Study Skills and College Survival Services
The Academic Success Center offers study skills and survival seminars and available resources to assist with positive educational practices that will enhance academics and personal growth. The ASC study skills services include:
Time Management
Test Taking Strategies
Note Taking
Listening
Memorization
Procrastination
Lecture Note Taking
Writing Essays and Research Papers
Tips for Coping with Test Anxiety
Motivation
Study Skills
Learning Styles
Computer 101
Reading, Writing, and Math Skills
And much more
For more information please contact
Denver L. Malcom, Program Coordinator
Student Campus Center, Multipurpose Room
Telephone: 803-535-5478
Email: dmalcom@claflin.edu
