MISSION STATEMENT:

CSSAC is dedicated to promoting academic excellence to assist students in achieving their academic goals while enrolled at Carolina.  Its constituent programs (Academic Support Program for Student Athletes, Academic Success Program for Students with LD & ADHD, Learning Center, Office for Student Academic Counseling, Summer Bridge, and Writing Center) provide support for students in developing the skills and strategies needed to achieve academic success.  This commitment to student learning supports the university’s mission to “teach students at all levels.” 

Programs

Office for Student Academic Counseling

 105A Abernethy Hall  OSAC  919-966-2143

 The Office for Student Academic Counseling offers academic counseling and personal support for all UNC students. Historically, OSAC's primary objective has been to sponsor programs and activities that promote academic excellence, increase retention, and improve the campus climate for diversity among minority students in general and Native American and African American undergraduates in particular.

The Learning Center

SASB North, lower level, Room 118   learningcenter.unc.edu  919-962-3782
Helps students learn more efficiently and perform better in their course work. Academic Counseling;  Reading Program; Tutoring in Math and Sciences;  Peer Tutoring; Supplemental Instruction; Test Prep for GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT;  Workshops

Academic Success Program for Students with LD/ADHD

SASB North, Room 2109   www.unc.edu/asp  919-962-7227

Provides accommodations and services for students with LD/ADHD and works collaboratively with students to create innovative ways to overcome barriers caused by their disabilities so they can be successful in college and (life).

The Writing Center

SASB North lower level, Room  www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb   919-962-7710
The Center offers 50 minute face-to-face
sessions and online tutoring system that allows you to submit writing and receive feedback via the web.
Free English as a Second Language (ESL) services for UNC undergraduate, graduate, and exchange students, postdoctoral and visiting scholars, staff, and faculty.

Academic Support Program for Student Athletes

Kenan Field House  http://tarheelblue.cstv.com/genrel/042103aab.html   919-966-4102

Provides Academic Counseling, a first year transition program, proactive monitoring, study skills development workshops, a tutoring program, and Career Counseling services.

Summer Bridge

SASB North, Room 2203   http://www.unc.edu/depts/bridge/ 919-962-1046

Summer Bridge is a seven-week residential academic support program for a select group of entering first-year students. The program is designed to ease participants' personal and academic transition from high school to the University. Students enroll in an English composition course, and one mathematics or chemistry course. Also, they participate in learning strategies instruction offered by the Learning Center. Cultural and recreational activities are significant components of the program, as students are introduced to the University and the vast array of opportunities available.