CENTER OF STUDENT ACADEMIC SUCCESS (CSAS)

Location: Library Learning Commons, 2nd Floor | 401-254-3579 | achasepadula@rwu.edu

Assistant Provost for Student Success, Allison Chase Padula

The Center for Student Academic Success (CSAS) provides academic resources and comprehensive support for students. Located in the Library Learning Commons. CSAS comprises the Advising and Peer Mentorship Office, the Tutoring Center, Student Accessibility Services and International Student & Scholar Initiatives. CSAS is charged with providing a single source of support for students. CSAS works closely with students, faculty and the campus community to promote student success.

Advising And Peer Mentor

(401) 254-3456 | website | csas@rwu.edu

Professional advisors and peer mentors work collaboratively to assist students in transitioning successfully to RWU, supplying information on academic policies, guidance in choosing a major, making referrals to campus resources, and providing consultation on study strategies, time management and other academic tips.

Director, Advising and Peer Mentorship: Elizabeth Niemeyer (eniemeyer@rwu.edu)

Senior Academic Advisor: Valerie Wolstenholme (vwolstenholme@rwu.edu)

Senior Transfer/Pathways Advisor: Sarah Mayer (smayer@rwu.edu)

Academic Advisor and Coordinator of Placement: Angela Raymond (araymond@rwu.edu)

Tutoring Center

Tutoring Center is comprised of The Math Center, The Writing Center, The Science Center, and The Foreign Language Tutoring Center. All of the centers provide free peer and faculty tutoring. Students can walk in and see a peer tutor, but we recommend you make an appointment at our reception desk if you would like to see a faculty tutor.

We offer a variety of support, including writing help for papers across the curriculum; a Math Tutor in the Classroom Program which assigns tutors to specific sections of math in order to provide an informed resource for tutoring and review sessions before tests; a variety of science tutoring including CHEMEX sessions in conjunction with faculty teaching the course and Physics Nights in the Physics labs. We also provide support through the Writing Center for assignments in most courses and have tutors in the Science Center. If students are unsure if we have tutoring for a course that they are in, please ask us! You can email the Coordinators of the tutoring centers, stop in or set up a virtual appointment.

We also have the capability to provide online tutoring support.

Tutoring Center Hours:

Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Sunday 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Director of The Tutoring Center and Coordinator of the Writing Center: Karen Bilotti (kbilotti@rwu.edu)

Coordinator of the Math Center: Richard Fullerton (rfullerton@rwu.edu)

Coordinator of the Writing Center: Tracey McDonnell Wysor (twysor@rwu.edu)

Secretary of the Tutoring Center: Wendy MacDonough (wmacdonough@rwu.edu)

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT & SCHOLAR SERVICES

Location: Library Learning Commons, 2nd Floor | 401-254-3400 | international@rwu.edu https://www.rwu.edu/go/isss

Office Hours (academic year): Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

Summer Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm

The Office of International Student & Scholar Services is home to Roger Williams University’s international community, which represents over 35 countries. We work in concert with student services, student life, and academic departments across campus to ensure the success of international undergraduate, graduate, law, and continuing studies students as well as visiting scholars. Our office not only serves individuals on F & J Visas but also dual citizens, U.S. citizens that have lived most of their life abroad, individuals on other visa categories, and anyone that self identifies as international including individuals from territory countries. OISSS serves as a resource for information related to:

• F & J immigration documentation and advising

• Adjustment to the U.S. educational system

• Adjustment to U.S. lifestyle & culture

• Culture Shock

• On Campus Employment & Practical Training

• English Language Support

• Federal Regulations & Immigration Policy

The office is home to the Global Scholars First Year Experience Program, the International Ambassador mentorship program, the English Language Exchange, and the Phi Beta Delta International Honor Society, where students can connect with fellow international students and find a supportive close knit community.

Staff are available to meet with students either in person or virtually. Students are also welcome to email the staff. We look forward to getting to know you!

First Day Of Class

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BRING YOUR LAPTOP

Almost all your classes will allow you to use your personal laptop- check your class syllabus for more information. Each syllabus is unique to the professor and their class. Google Drive will be your best friend!

Learn How You Stay Organized

Some students stay organized with a variety of folders or notebooks- often color coordinated! Others stay organized by using their IPads, a single notebook, or their laptop. You do you!

Stay In Touch With Your Peer Mentor

Peer mentors will give you a personal tour of where your classes are located. We get it, our campus can be confusing; however, when you use your resources, this becomes a lot easier!