Academic Support Services

Academic Success Center

The Academic Success Center is located in the Administration Building, Room 130. The work of this office focuses on:

  • First semester advising (for new first-year students and transfer students)

  • Testing services including Math placement testing and CLEP administration

  • Academic Advising for Undeclared and Liberal Studies students

  • Academic support services for new students

  • Registration assistance for students who are on academic probation

Academic Support Services

The aim of Academic Support Services is to increase student academic effectiveness. The Academic Success Center provides group tutoring in select courses along with workshops aimed at increasing other academic skills.  Students who think they may need academic assistance in order to achieve their educational objectives should visit the Academic Success Center as soon as possible to maximize the benefit of these services.

Math Center

The Worcester State University Math Center provides peer tutoring for all courses with mathematical content.  These courses include those offered by the Business and Economics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Nursing, Psychology, and Physics departments. Tutoring is also available for math courses starting from MA-098 / MA-099 Developmental Math through MA-201 Calculus 2, as well as, math placement test preparation for students taking or retaking the placement exam. The Math Center is a resource free of charge to all students and is located in Sullivan 140. 

Writing Center

Worcester State University's Writing Center is located in Sullivan 306. Staffed by friendly, knowledgeable peer consultants, the Writing Center is a space where students have productive conversations about their writing. All services at the Writing Center are offered free of charge. For more information about how to schedule an appointment and about the kind of work you will be doing with our trained consultants, visit our main page.