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Website: www.iup.edu/success
The Academic Success Center at IUP (ASC@IUP) supports the achievement of students as they attain their academic goals. ASC@IUP is an important bridge between Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and Enrollment Management in support of student success. It serves as a hub through which students can navigate the network of offices and service providers across the university.
Equally important is the support provided to faculty members in their role as academic advisors. ASC@IUP provides resources to faculty, using a variety of avenues, which are important tools for working with students.
Resources for students, faculty, and parents are provided online. The center is coordinated by the Office of the Provost, with outreach to all divisions across the university. The Office of the Student Advocate, Office of New Students Orientation, the Major and Career Exploration Center, and the ASC@IUP Walk-in Tutoring Center are components of ASC@IUP.
Student Advocate (Office of the)
Website: www.iup.edu/success/student-advocate/
E-mail: asc-inquiry@iup.edu
Building on a culture of student success and retention, the Office of the Student Advocate provides personal student support, outreach services to at-risk populations, and information/referrals to other campus resources for both students and parents. The Advocate assists currently enrolled students as they navigate university systems; can address concerns about life on campus, academic policies, and will provide referrals as appropriate, with the goal of assisting students to fully engage in the learning process.
The Student Advocate oversees the Lead Peer Mentoring Program. Peer Mentors are fellow students who guide students to resources and experiences across the university. All students have easy access to the Student Advocate, a staff member dedicated to helping students through any roadblocks they might encounter.
The Student Advocate serves as the point-of-contact for any student seeking to withdraw from the university by coordinating the Total University Withdrawal process with other offices on campus. The Advocate strives to create a supportive environment and offers high quality services on behalf of the entire student population in collaboration with others across the university.
New Student Orientation (Office of)
Website: www.iup.edu/orientation
E-mail: orientation-testing@iup.edu
IUP provides an orientation program for all new students, including all entering freshman and transfer students. Students are expected to participate in the mandatory orientation program that provides information, resources, and interactions designed to ensure a successful first-year or transfer experience. IUP views student orientation as an opportunity to showcase the academic and student experiences that are important to initial success, satisfaction, and retention within the university. The first year at IUP is critical in regard to academic success. During this time, students must develop academic competency in the college curriculum and adjust to the personal decision-making process college life affords. New Student Orientation is designed to assist with this important college adjustment. Freshman and transfer students are expected to participate fully in the orientation program, including any overnight components and associated activities.
Freshman Spring/Summer Orientation: The orientation, advising, and course registration program occurs during the spring or summer immediately preceding students’ matriculation on campus. This overnight, two-day program is designed to assess academic readiness for courses integral to the IUP curriculum and acquaint students with the IUP collegiate experience. A concurrent Parent and Family Member Orientation is also offered.
Transfer Summer Orientation: Transfer orientation serves to acquaint students with prior college experience with IUP resources to support academic and career success. The program provides placement testing for students in selected majors; concluding with advisement and course registration. A concurrent Parent and Family Member Orientation is also offered.
Major and Career Exploration Center (MCEC)
Website: www.iup.edu/exploremajors
E-mail: mcec-explore@iup.edu
The Major and Career Exploration Center is designed to assist all students, regardless of class year, with making informed academic and career decisions. Through the use of various tools and resources, peer advisors assist students through evaluating their options while sharing what IUP has to offer in relation to their interests. Services offered include the FOCUS-2 test, several interest inventories, and a resource library.
Students may also want to consider taking DVST 170 - Career Exploration. This class introduces students to the theoretical and practical framework with which to explore careers compatible with overall academic skills, aptitudes, and life goals. Students will examine the world of work, assess their interests and abilities, and make realistic decisions on academic majors and careers.
ASC@IUP Tutoring Center
Website: www.iup.edu/success
IUP offers several tutoring services for students, the ASC@IUP Tutoring Center provides free peer-to-peer tutoring with no appointment necessary and is located in Stabley Library. Students should refer to the Tutoring Schedule online at the start of each semester for specific tutoring times and locations. Supplemental Instruction (SI) and other discipline-specific tutoring can be found at other locations across campus.
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