There are a variety of on-campus resources listed below that can help you succeed academically at NDSU.
Begin with your instructor
Always start by talking with the instructor of the course in which you are having difficulty. Your instructor may be able to assist you him or herself or get you connected with someone who can.
Your Academic Advisor
Your academic advisor may be able to help you assess your course load, refer you to campus services, or offer some study suggestions.
Wondering who your academic advisor is? You can view your advisor's name and contact information on Campus Connection under "Academic Records."
ACE (Academic Collegiate Enhancement)
West Dining Center, lower level
- ACE offers free, drop-in tutoring in a group setting for many 100 & 200 level courses
- No appointment necessary! For a complete list of subjects and times that are offered, see the ACE Tutoring Schedule
- ACE provides study space for a variety of learning preferences and needs! There are individual, double, and group study rooms, a kinesthetic learning room, a low-light study room, a computer cluster, and a quiet study area. Reservations for study spaces are not made.
- For more information, call 701-231-5499
Center for Writers
Library lower level, Room 6
- Writing consultations for any subject area
- Assistance with outlining, research, grammar, style and formatting
- Students can schedule an appointment by visiting the office, emailing ndsu.cfw@ndsu.edu, or calling 701-231-7927
Counseling Center
Ceres Hall 212
- Study skills classes
- Personal counseling/Academic counseling
- Career planning classes and counseling
- Test anxiety seminars
- To make an appointment or for questions and concerns, call 701-231-7671
Disability Services
Wallman Wellness Center 170
- Determine eligibility for accommodations and services for individuals with disabilities
- Provide individual consultation regarding the possible presence of a disability
- To make an appointment or for questions and concerns, call 701-231-8463
Department Assistance
Many departments offer tutoring or help sessions for specific subjects. Contact the departments listed below for more information.
Engineering
- Engineering Honor Society Chapters provide tutoring in many engineering courses
- For more information, call 701-231-8671
Mathematics
- Drop-in tutoring is available in all Math courses at ACE in the West Dining Center, lower level
- See the Department of Mathematics Tutor Room Schedule for times available
- For more information, call 701-231-8171
Physics
- Teaching Assistants are available for assistance
- TA Office hours are posted in the department (Dolve Hall 111) and announced in class
- For more information, call 701-231-8974
Student Support Services
Ceres Hall 319
- Student Support Services offers academic assistance for eligible students
- Free tutoring and small-group instruction is available in a variety or course areas
- Courses in basic computer skills, study skills, and reading improvement are also available
- For more information regarding eligibility requirements and to schedule an appointment, call 701-231-8028
TLMC (Technology Learning & Media Center)
IACC 150C
- Provided one-on-one and small-group assistance with technology-related course work and class projects
- Assistance with multimedia projects, including audio and video capture, editing, and conversion
- Students may walk-in or schedule an appointment by calling 701-231-6327
Additional Resources
SmartTalk Newsletter
NDSU's Advocates for Success committee has created a newsletter that has great ideas about how to maximize your potential for academic success. Feel free to give us feedback or suggestions for future newletter topics by emailing a.seewaldmarquardt@ndsu.edu.