Academic Success Center

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:19:36 -0500

As we begin the Spring 2021 semester together, please be reminded of the many academic support services that are available to students, faculty and staff through the Academic Success Center.

The ASC Team is eager to help!

Below are a few highlights:

Academic Success Center Flyer (attached): Through a coordinated approach and an unwavering commitment to student success, the Academic Success Center serves as a one-stop hub for a variety of services including Academic Policy support, Academic Learning Resources, and Academic Advocacy. Should you meet with a student who is unsure which service(s) may benefit them, please encourage them to contact the Academic Success Center by email (academicsuccess@umbc.edu) or by phone at 410.455.2444 by phone where our team will connect them with the service(s) most applicable to their needs.

New this Spring 2021 Semester!

The Math and Science Tutoring Center is back online to provide drop-in assistance for many Math and Science courses at UMBC. Students who have quick questions about Math or Science concepts can use the Math and Science Tutoring Center for drop-in assistance Sunday - Thursday from 5:00-9:00 p.m.
The Computing Success Center is online to provide drop-in assistance for Computer Science and Information Systems courses Monday - Friday, 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

Academic Advocacy Referral Flyer (attached): Academic Advocates are dedicated to serving undergraduate students who may need assistance navigating academic and/or institutional challenges (i.e., personal, academic or financial) that may adversely affect persistence, progression and timely completion of degree. Should you meet with a student who you believe could benefit from personalized support via a coordinated care approach, please submit a referral and one of our Academic Advocates will connect with the student within two business days to review their degree progress, present options toward graduation, map out a plan for success, and facilitate communication and connections with the appropriate campus resources.

Virtual Academic Success Center Card - especially useful for those using a mobile device to quickly access the services provided by the ASC. Bookmark this and share it with students!

Online Learning Resources geared specifically for students on key topics including:
Online Learning Resources Module: a fun, interactive module to prepare you for success in online learning. You will build skills in motivation, time management, study techniques and working with faculty and fellow students.
Tips for Academic Success during COVID-19: general tips for getting the most out of online learning.
Academic Success Center Services: what we do and how we can help you!
How to Get Started with Online Learning: everything you need to know for learning online with UMBC.
Time Management and Online Learning: a step-by-step video to build better time management habits.
How to Study Effectively: an informative video with different study strategies.
How to Create an Online Study Session: a video for forming virtual study groups with classmates and friends.
How to Ask for Help during Online Learning: a video on how to reach out to your professors, fellow students and campus resources.

Thank you for your continued partnership and for all that you do in support of student success! We hope that you find this information valuable and will share these resources widely to help spread the word and get students connected to the Academic Success Center. We also hope that you will join us on Social Media at:

If you have any questions/suggestions for the Academic Success Center or have partnership ideas please do not hesitate to reach out!

Sincerely,
Amanda M. Knapp, PhD
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Associate Vice Provost and Assistant Dean
Division of Undergraduate Academic Affairs
Academic Success Center
Sherman Hall - B Wing - Room 345
Phone: 410-455-3874
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