The University of Arkansas provides life-changing educational opportunities through a one-student-at-a-time philosophy that focuses on all aspects of your success, from academics to wellness, financial support and social engagement. This comprehensive approach ensures every student who attends the U of A can be successful.
SSC Updates
We are hiring!
We are excited to open Summer & Fall employment opportunities for our SSC positions.
Summer Programs
Tutoring, Coaching, & the Writing Studio are available for Summer courses.
We're here to help.
Got a tutoring question?
Chat with a tutor or writing consultant to get answers to your course questions.
Got a general question?
Chat with a staff member to get answers to your student success questions.
Appointments
Book an appointment today to take advantage of most services through the Student Success Center.
Tutors & Coaches
The U of A offers several opportunities for you to get the academic support you need, with flexibility tailored to your preferences. From one-on-one peer academic coaching to tutoring, you can find the option best suited for you to succeed in your coursework.
Get Help
Student Success at the U of A is more than just one office – it’s our commitment as a university to ensure you have the tools and resources to be successful. Offices across campus advance this commitment through programs and resources to help you in your academic journey.
Courses
The Student Success Center facilitates a variety of courses, like University Perspectives, designed to help students at any stage in the learning process. These courses can help students enhance their academic success and persistence at the University of Arkansas. Courses are taught by instructors who value the educational process and work with students to harness skills that are useful in succeeding in college.
Supplemental Instruction
SI offers a series of weekly study sessions for students in historically challenging courses. Each session is facilitated by SI leaders – students who have excelled in the course and want to share their experience with you. SI gives you the chance to get together with your classmates, discuss ideas, ask questions, and develop strategies for learning.
Writing & Communication Studio
The Writing & Communication Studio provides one-on-one tutoring assistance to all students at any stage of the writing process. You can work with a Writing & Communication Studio consultant on course papers, scholarship essays, personal statements, and other application documents. In a writing tutorial, you will learn revision strategies for developing your academic and professional writing skills.
About Us
Learn more about the Student Success Center, its team, and its plans for the future.
Programs
Learn more about our programs that support first-year and first-generation students.
Employment
The Student Success Center boasts more than 300 student employees as tutors, instructors, peer mentors and other capacities. Learn more about employment opportunities currently available through the center.
Determined to Succeed
The University of Arkansas strives to be an institution where all students can thrive and feel a sense of belonging - regardless of their ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic. Hear from our students who are determined to succeed.
John David Lancaster
Electrical Engineering Major
@uarksuccess
#PersistenceScholarships
#SuccessHappensHere
Numbers We're Proud Of
$2.4M
in Persistence Scholarships
$220,000
in Emergency Scholarships
300
Student Employees
Enrollment in Student Success Programs
7,286
in Supplemental Instruction
4,339
Tutoring/Coaching Appointments
2,704
in University Perspectives