Academic Support Center
The Academic Support Center’s (ASC) purpose is to provide support services for students of all abilities, but especially for those who need assistance making the transition to higher education. We are committed to enhancing students’ academic potential through peer tutoring, learning skills instruction, and academic advising. Our goal is to coach students toward reaching their academic goals by building self-advocacy and self-awareness skills so that they can achieve academic success.
Tutoring Services
Graduate students at the Martinsburg Center who require special assistance with a particular subject should contact the course instructor and graduate program coordinator, who in conjunction with the Dean of Graduate Studies will arrange for assistance from the course instructor, a peer tutor, or other outside tutor. Please note that this service may involve additional fees.
Undergraduate students at the Martinsburg Center students should see their academic advisor as the starting point for services. In addition, undergraduate students have access to additional resources available through the Academic Support Center web pages located at http://www.shepherd.edu/academic-support/. The services include the following:
Writing Resources
- Structure of an Academic Essay
- Essay Outline Template
- How to Generate an Effective Thesis Statement
- Handling In-Text Quotations
- Quick and Easy MLA Guide
- Quick and Easy APA Guide
Tutoring
- Tutoring FAQs
Additional Services
- Placement Testing for Math and English (ACCUPLACER)
- Proctoring Make-Up Tests (one-on-one student basis)
- Stretch-Model programs in Mathematics and English
GPA Support
- Advising for Students with GPAs under 2.0
- Academic Success Workshops
- GPA Calculator
Campus Resources
- Academic Advising
- Disability Support Services
- Counseling
- TRIO SSS
- Student Success
- FASTPASS
The Academic Support Center is located in the Howard N. Carper, Jr., Learning Commons in 103 Scarborough Library. They may be reached at 304-876-5221. Hours of operation are 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Accessibility Services
Students requesting any disability related accommodation should contact Accessibility Services at 304-876-5122 or visit the website https://www.shepherd.edu/accessibility or email: accessibility@shepherd.edu