Center for Academic Achievement
Peer Advisors
Computer Labs
The SVSU Writing Center
Pathfinder: Mapping my SVSU Experience
UGRP@SVSU
This center provides one-on-one tutoring for a range of courses including biology, chemistry, communication, economics, history, math, physics, psychology, political science and technology.
Trained tutors are available to help with technology questions. More details or difficult questions are addressed in the Center for Academic Achievement with technology tutors.
Ninety incoming freshmen are selected to be a part of this “bridge” program (transitioning from high school to college). Pathfinder begins prior to the start of classes and is a three-day program that introduces you to students, staff and faculty. It also helps you navigate campus, connect to successful alumni and become familiarized with university resources and “help” centers.
This is a student engagement and success program where upper-class students help answer questions about majors, course registration and learning how to best manage college life.
No matter what major you’ve chosen, communication skills are critical. The Writing Center helps students studying any discipline. From freshman papers to graduate school applications, staff and student mentors are available to help.
Undergraduate Research Program is available to all students and is designed to enhance research experiences. Both faculty and student-led research projects can be funded and funding includes materials, supplies, travel and participation in academic and professional conferences. The student-led Herbert H. & Grace A. Dow Science & Creativity Institute funds projects up to $5,000.
Olivia Halabicky Currently: Fourth year nursing student. Will graduate in December 2015. Ultimate career goal: nurse midwife or women’s health nurse practitioner.
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“I am paying for my education, so it was very important for me to receive financial support and be able to finish school in a timely way. I received the President’s Scholarship (full tuition covered) and was admitted into the nursing program my freshman year. I have been a student research assistant for Dr. Elizabeth Roe and was able to co-present our findings at a national conference in May 2015. I’ve also been a wellness intern for Peer Health Educators and a student mentor in the nursing lab. And, I was able to use my Foundation Scholar’s stipend to study abroad in London.”
At SVSU: • President’s Scholar • Foundation Scholar • Research Assistant • Student Mentor, nursing lab • Senior orientation leader, Academic Advising • Studied Abroad • Student Representative for nursing program’s accreditation task force • Member, Student Nurses Association • Member, Sigma Theta Tau, nursing honors society
I am a nursing student, researcher and wellness intern.