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Free tutoring, learning assistance, useful workshops, and collaborative study spaces—the Academic Achievement Center is your space for building successful learning skills as a Cavalier and beyond!

Located in LIB 107, you'll find a space dedicated to helping you start your college experience strong!

How can the Academic Achievement Center help me?

  1. Course-specific tutoring: Our tutors help with subjects that aren’t covered by the other centers. From game development to music, you’ll receive free, unlimited help to succeed in your courses.
  2. College-ready skills: Not sure how to take notes in class? Struggling with time management? Need help studying for a test? Drop in for help from our Learning Specialists. If you’d like long-term support, make an appointment with our Process Tutors.
  3. Reading comprehension: Approach your reading assignments with confidence! Visit with a Reading Specialist and develop critical thinking and comprehension competencies.
  4. Skill-building workshops: Are you ready for the 赌钱app可以微信提现 semester? Sign up for one of our free workshops on topics like orientation and ACCUPLACER preparation to get your best start to Cavalier life.

Make an appointment today or drop in to start using our FREE student services.

Schedule a tutoring appointment or view drop-in hours!

If you can’t find a tutor for a course, please reach out to aac@51jiyangshi.com for more assistance.

To schedule an appointment in Penji:

  • Use your 赌钱app可以微信提现 Stumail (Single Sign On) to sign in.
  • Once the account is activated, Select “AAC” on the left-hand side and then “I am a student” tab. This will open the appointment options and tutor availability.
  • Make an appointment with a tutor at the desired time by clicking on the available boxes and following the directions. A confirmation email will be sent to the 赌钱app可以微信提现 Stumail account with the details of the appointment.

For help signing in, please watch this tutorial.

Note: Any user needing screen magnification over 150% should contact the Academic Achievement Center to schedule tutoring sessions if unable to complete the online request.

What will my Academic Achievement Center tutoring visit look like?

  • Check In at the AAC front desk.
  • If you’ve made an appointment: Make sure you arrive at the Academic Achievement Center 5 minutes early. Desk staff will connect you with the staff member with whom you've made an appointment.
  •  If you've made an online appointment: Check your student email (Stumail) for a link to join the meeting.
  • If you’re dropping in: Find a comfortable student space to work. Tutors, Learning Specialists, and Reading Specialists are available to assist you if you need help. Check out our schedule using the button above to see an updated list of drop-in hours for each service.

When can I visit the Academic Achievement Center (LIB 107)?

Spring and Fall Semester Hours
Monday - Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. 
Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 1 - 5 p.m.

Summer Hours
Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday - Sunday: closed

Learn more about our services!

We offer FREE content and process tutoring! Our expert tutors are ready to help you understand your coursework and answer your questions.  Content tutoring is provided for the following subject areas:

  • Accounting
  • Animation
  • Art
  • Art History
  • Business & Management
  • Business Office Technology
  • Communications
  • Computer Desktop Publishing
  • Computer Information Systems
  • Computer Science
  • Computer Support Specialist
  • Drafting
  • Economics
  • Education
  • English for Academic Purposes
  • Film & Media Studies
  • History
  • Information Technology
  • Law
  • Music
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Theater
  • Web Development

Process Tutors coach you through the process of becoming a successful learner at 赌钱app可以微信提现 and beyond. Work one-on-one and develop these critical academic skills:

  • Study Skills
  • Time Management
  • Understanding Your Learning Style
  • Organization & Focus
  • Problem Solving
  • 赌钱app可以微信提现 Technology
  • Navigating College

Book a tutoring appointment or view drop-in hours now!

Drop in anytime the AAC is open and get immediate help from our Learning Specialists. Ideal for any class, Learning Specialists can help you:

  • Develop strong note-taking skills
  • Prepare for a test
  • Work on time management
  • Get assistance with Canvas issues

The ability to understand what you read is an invaluable skill you’ll use every day. Reading Specialists work with you to develop these abilities—whether it’s an English essay or a biology textbook.

Access the Reading Specialist schedule Visit the Reading Specialist Zoom room

Smart Start Orientation

Are you new to 赌钱app可以微信提现 or college in general? Are you really ready for the start of classes?

Sign up for a Smart Start session – a short academic orientation that teaches you how to manage your study schedule, navigate 赌钱app可以微信提现 and get your best start to college!

At the Smart Start Academic Orientation, you will:

  • Get help navigating 赌钱app可以微信提现 and your classes
  • Learn to be organized
  • Create a study schedule
  • Log in to your student email and Canvas

Plan to spend 50 minutes in your Smart Start session. If you do not see a time that works for your schedule, email aac@51jiyangshi.com to schedule a special Smart Start time. Sign up for a session by clicking the link below. This link will prompt you to sign in to Penji through your 赌钱app可以微信提现 SSO (Single Sign On). 

If it is your first time using Penji: The first time you access Penji, you will see a pop-up that asks you to create an account. Click the “Create Account” button to move forward. Then, use your 赌钱app可以微信提现 SSO to sign in. For help accessing Penji for the first time, please watch this tutorial.

If you have used Penji before: Click the link above and sign in with your 赌钱app可以微信提现 SSO (Single Sign On).”
Click “Join Event,” select a time and delivery method (in-person or online) that works for you, and click “Join Event” again.

Schedule a Smart Start


ACCUPLACER Preparation

Prepare for the ACCUPLACER test to ensure you get in the right classes for your knowledge level. We use an online training and skill-improvement software system to help identify areas that you need to review.

Visit or contact the AAC to set up your account. Once your account is set up, you may work independently on the review from any computer with internet access.

Email the AAC at aac@51jiyangshi.com to make an appointment, or call 913-469-8500, ext. 3320.