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Article ID: 260
Last updated: 25 Jun, 2025
J. Eugene Smith Library, Ground Floor The Academic Success Center (ASC) is home to many different student support services, whose mission is to assist Eastern students in realizing their highest level of achievement possible. The offices are located on the first and second floor of the J. Eugene Smith Library. We encourage all students to take advantage of the resources the Center offers. The ASC is comprised of the following offices:
Additional information about the Academic Success Center can be found at https://www.easternct.edu/academic-success/index.html Advising Center The Advising Center takes a proactive approach to academic advising and student development services for undergraduate students. The Center supports the University’s dual-advising services for first-time students. All students are encouraged to visit the office for assistance with academic planning, course scheduling, placement testing, registering for courses and major exploration. The Center helps students apply the information they learn to their own unique educational goals and personal circumstances. In addition, the Advising Center administers and coordinates the following academic and administrative support programs and services:
Global Learning Mission The Office of Global Learning, located in the Academic Success Center, supports Study Abroad and National Student Exchange opportunities, as well as Global Field Courses. The office strives to make global and national travel for credit accessible and viable for as many Eastern students as possible. To learn more please access the webpage here: https://www.easternct.edu/global-learning/index.html
EXCHANGE PROGRAMS AND STUDY ABROAD National Student Exchange (NSE) Eastern is a member of the National Student Exchange (NSE). Full-time students may apply to study for one semester or one year at more than 200 member colleges or universities in the United States, its territories and Canada. Students pay tuition and fees to Eastern, while paying room and board and normally charged fees to the host institution. The program is open to sophomores and juniors. Students who wish to participate in NSE during their senior year must obtain approval by their faculty advisors and the Office of Global Learning coordinator. Students are required to have at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average (GPA) and at least a 2.5 GPA at the end of the semester prior to their away term. Additionally, students must pay a $150 NSE application fee. Financial aid is awarded through the home institution. The NSE program provides students with the opportunity to take advantage of educational experiences not available at Eastern and to become better acquainted with another region of the country. Students accepted into the program will receive equivalent credit and grades at Eastern for study satisfactorily completed. This means that all courses will appear on the student’s Eastern transcript, including “F” graded courses, if any. Students must submit Transfer Course Requests for each class they plan to take away from Eastern. Students receive information about how these courses will transfer back to Eastern one the appropriate chair/Registrar's office reviews the request. The request form can be found on the student's Participant Release Form, which is provided to each student by the Office of Global Learning. NSE/host institution credits are calculated in a student’s GPA at Eastern.
To learn more about NSE, click here: https://www.easternct.edu/global-learning/national-student-exchange/index.html
International Student Exchange Programs Students accepted into Eastern’s international exchange and study abroad programs will receive equivalent credit for study satisfactorily completed. Although the equivalent individual courses, credits and grades (including failed courses) will appear on the academic record, the grades will not be reflected in the student’s grade point average. Students must submit Transfer Course Requests for each class they plan to take away from Eastern. Students receive information about how these courses will transfer back to Eastern one the appropriate chair/Registrar's office reviews the request. The request form can be found on the student's Participant Release Form, which is provided to each student by the Office of Global Learning. Study Abroad is open to sophomores and juniors. Students who wish to study abroad during their senior year must obtain approval by their faculty advisors and the Office of Global Learning coordinator. Additionally, students are also required to have at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average (GPA) and at least a 2.5 GPA at the end of the semester prior to their away term. All students who are registered in the International Study Program courses (ISP 300 and ISP 301) are automatically charged an application fee. Costs for the international exchange program are the same for tuition and fees that a student would normally pay to attend Eastern; room and board varies with the type of accommodation. The following is a partial list of all current international exchange opportunities available at Eastern: • Baden-Wurttemberg Germany Exchange Program. As part of its new sister-state relationship, the Connecticut Legislature and the State Parliament of Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, have created an innovative student exchange program involving universities in Baden-Wurttemberg and universities in Connecticut. This program is a one-for-one exchange whereby Eastern students pay tuition and fees at their home institution and receive full benefit of attendance at one of the 10 universities in Germany. • Acadia University Exchange Program. Located in Nova Scotia, eligible full-time Eastern students can pay Eastern tuition and fees to attend this partner school. Students can attend Acadia University for one semester or one academic year. • Queen Margaret University Exchange Program. Eligible full-time Eastern students can spend a maximum of two semesters at Queen Margaret University in Musselburgh, Scotland. Students pay Eastern tuition and fees to Eastern. • Universite Catholique de Lyon Exchange Program. Eligible full-time Eastern students can attend Universite Catholique de Lyon in Lyon, France. Students pay Eastern tuition and fees to Eastern.
To learn more about our partner schools, click here: https://www.easternct.edu/global-learning/study-abroad/partner-universities.html Opportunity Programs OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMS Dr. Christina Irizarry, Director, Opportunity Programs, Academic Success Center Opportunity Programs is an office designed to support first-generation, low-income, undocumented students, underprepared and those from underrepresented communities at Eastern. Our mission is to assist these students in their academic journey while fostering growth and connection within both the campus and local communities. The office provides academic and social support to students in the following programs: STEP/CAP, theDream.US, Hartford Promise, Waterbury Promise, New Haven Promise, Higher Edge, Hispanic Alliance of Southeastern Connecticut, Achievement First (Hartford & Amistad), DC-CAP, Independent Youth (students affiliated with the Department of Children and Families) and CARIBE. International students and First-Generation to College Students also receive social support from the office. Opportunity Programs is located in Library 107. Our office provides a welcoming study area open to the entire campus community with a special focus on the students we serve. This space is a hub where students can relax, study, and find a sense of belonging. Additionally, we host exclusive events that offer students a chance to connect with peers who share similar experiences, whether they are part of the same program or another under our umbrella. The Opportunity Programs office is more than just a physical space; it is a resource for students to seek guidance and support for both personal and academic challenges. Our goal is to create an environment where students feel empowered and equipped to thrive in their educational pursuits and beyond. Office of Career Services
Director: Chris Ambrosio Academic Success Center, Library 1st floor (860) 465-4458 https://www.easternct.edu/career/
The Office of Career Services helps meet the career development needs of all Eastern students, from first-year students through graduation. Programs and services are designed to guide and support students, while fostering self-direction and personal responsibility in career and life planning. Our office supports students through the following services:
Career Counseling
Self-assessment is essential to career development. Career counseling helps you clarify career goals, explore options, and examine interests, values, and talents. Career counseling sessions are available to assist students with choosing a major, exploring career options, searching for jobs or internships, resume writing, preparing for graduate school, developing interviewing skills, and other career-related topics.
Career Studio
The Career Studio is staffed by trained Career Peer coaches and allows for peer-to-peer interaction. The studio is open for drop-in appointments throughout the fall and spring semesters.
Resume Review
Counselors will provide resume review services in several ways, including a career counseling appointment or a walk-in session with the Career Peer Coaches in the Career Studio.
Workshops
Group sessions on career exploration, resume preparation, interview techniques, and internship and job-search strategies are conducted throughout the academic year.
Handshake
Handshake is a web-based system which allows students and alumni to search for internships, co-ops, and part/full-time jobs. Registering and posting a resume online provides access to career information and resources, as well as many employment postings.
Focus 2
Focus 2 is a web-based personalized career and educational planning system. Students can use Focus 2 to help them select a major, explore career options, and design a career plan for success.
Candid Career
Candid Career is a video based educational site which allows students to learn more about career opportunities related to their major and areas of interest. It also provides hundreds of helpful "Get Hired" videos on topics including resumes, interviews, networking, etiquette, grad school and much more.
Cooperative Education
Cooperative Education (Co-Op) is a structured educational program in which students can combine classroom learning with productive work experience in a field related to their academic or career goals. The Writing Center Dr. Rita Malenczyk, Director The Writing Center offers assistance from trained undergraduate peer tutors who can help one-on-one to improve writing skills in any genre or class. The Center provides feedback and guidance in a friendly, judgment free zone, to help develop and refine ideas and communicate them in clear and appropriate ways. The Writing Center is open during the academic year. Please see the website below for specific hours. The Center is closed during the summer. For more information, stop by the Academic Success Center, email asc@easternct.edu , or call (860) 465- 4310. For additional information and scheduling appointments, visit the Writing Center site - www.easternct.edu/writing-center/index.html Placement Tests First-year and transfer students who have not fulfilled the first stage of Eastern’s writing Liberal Arts CORE Curriculum requirement prior to their enrollment must be placed in an appropriate writing course. Placement for the first-year writing course is based on a student’s SAT or ACT scores and/or a placement survey. The Mathematics Achievement Center ("MAC") Director: Kate Dale MSc, Department of Mathematical Science MAC is a free math tutoring service offered by the Mathematics Department. MAC offers the following services to all students:
The MAC is open Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. during the academic year. The Center is closed on Saturday, holidays and for weather-related events. The Center is closed during the summer. For more information, stop by or call (860) 465-4526. For additional information and scheduling appointments, visit https://www.easternct.edu/mathematical-sciences/mathematics-achievement-center.html Tutoring and Learning Strategies The Academic Success Center offers a robust tutoring program to help students gain clarity on course content, engage in meaningful academic discussions, and develop essential skills to excel in their classes. Our tutors pride themselves in providing individualized support to meet the needs of each student. All our tutors are trained and certified through the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) to collaborate effectively with students of all abilities, nurture a productive and scholarly tutoring environment, and equip students with sustainable learning and studying strategies to utilize throughout their college career and beyond. Additionally, our peers tutors can help students assess their current strengths and weaknesses among their academic routines and devise an improvement plan that addresses time management, organization, goal setting, note-taking, studying, and/or school-life balance.
Students are encouraged to book an appointment with one of our peer tutors via Insight: https://easternct-insight.symplicity.com/ For more information, visit https://www.easternct.edu/academic-success/tutoring-center.html .
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