Academic Success Center
We collaborate with you on your path to success.
With resources focused on your success, we empower you to reach your goals — and even exceed them.
The Academic Success Center (ASC) is here to support your academic and career goals. From personalized tutoring to workload management to thesis support, the ASC offers the tools and support to help you tackle any challenge.
Contact:
academicsuccess@kettering.edu
(810) 762-9775
Hours:
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
First Year Foundations Course
First Year Foundations Course
Discover academic resources like the ASC with our First Year Foundations course. Taken during your first term, this class also teaches you how to navigate Co-op and communicate with professors, preparing you for success on campus and beyond.
Academic Support Center Lab
Your 24/7 hub for collaboration and creativity. Whether you’re working on group projects or focused on individual goals, it’s the perfect space to deepen your understanding and reach new academic heights.
Peer Tutoring
Need a boost in challenging classwork? Our Peer Tutors offer course-specific, one-on-one guidance that helps you master difficult concepts, build study strategies, and tackle tough assignments.
Supplemental Instruction
Turn challenges into opportunities through weekly study groups led by Supplemental Instruction leaders. This is where you break down tough material, elevate your understanding, and prove your resilience.
Math Mondays
Master complex mathematical concepts through expert support. Our peer tutors make sure you’re ready to solve every equation — while also providing snacks to keep you fueled.
CS Thursdays
Gain confidence in programming and other computer science skills with our group tutoring sessions. Write code and discover helpful tips so you can maximize your potential.
Writing Support
Sharpen your writing for your liberal arts courses and other classes with a written component. From essays to research papers to your thesis, our Writing Support team helps you communicate your ideas clearly and effectively.
Student Advising at Kettering
Get the support you need to meet your academic goals and stay on track to graduate with our proactive and dedicated advisors.
For your first academic term, the Academic Success Center staff help advise you as you choose your courses. After the initial term, you will receive advice from the department of your major.
Afterward, you may still rely on the ASC. For example, our advisors provide additional support for adding minors, studying abroad, changing sections, and more.
You’ll get to know ASC and its advisors during our Student Orientation and Academic Registration session, which takes place before your first academic term. At that time, the ASC staff will discuss what advising looks like and walk you through available advising and degree-planning tools.
You’ll get a follow-up visit with ASC staff during your First Year Foundations course (CILE 101), where the instructor discusses the advising and registration process.
ASC also hosts Academic Exploration Nights designed to help you map out your courses and customize your first-year experience.
Finally, the ASC team is always available—just reach out to schedule an advising appointment.
ASC advisors are here to support you throughout your academic journey. If you’re facing challenges, they offer success coaching, time management strategies, and guidance on effective communication with faculty. They also offer success coaching services if you are struggling in your courses. Additionally, ASC advisors can assist with time management, prioritizing your school requirements, communicating with faculty, and more.
ASC advisors can also meet with you for things like:
- Adding a minor
- Altering sequence of courses
- Studying abroad
- Navigating an accelerated master’s program
- Taking a leave of absence
Additional ASC Services
Testing Accommodations
The ASC offers testing accommodations for students with documented needs. Services include alternate testing locations, extended time, and the use of a reader, scribe, or headphones.
Senior Thesis Support
Navigate your senior thesis with the ASC Thesis team. From the introductory assignment to manuscript submission, we work with you and your faculty advisor throughout the process.
Next Steps
Access the academic support you need to reach the top of your class and the forefront of your field at Kettering University.