Academic Support Services

Academic Support Centers & Programs

Main Telephone:  801-626-6870
Web Site: weber.edu/ascp

Academic Support Centers and Programs (ASCP) offers an array of services designed to meet the individual needs of WSU students. These services include tutoring, testing centers, computer labs, and intentional academic support programs.

Tutoring Services

Academic Support Centers and Programs (ASCP) offers an array of peer tutoring services designed to meet the individual needs of WSU students. Tutoring focus is on developmental and general education courses. Peer tutors are certified through the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA). ASCP strives to assist WSU students reach their academic goals by helping them become strong, independent learners.

Math Tutoring Lab • Student Services Center, room 164
Telephone: 801-626-6284

• Students can do homework and receive assistance as needed
• Peer tutoring on drop-in basis
• Focus on Math 1010, 1030, 1040, 1050 and other math help depending on tutor availability

Science Learning Center • Science Building, room 228
Telephone: 801-626-7955

• Peer tutoring by appointment and on drop-in basis
• Science subjects including astronomy, chemistry, microbiology, physics and zoology

Developmental English/Math Learning Center • Annex 12
(across the street from the Social Science building)
Telephone: 801-626-7941

• Peer tutoring on drop-in basis
• Focus on English 0955 and 0960 and Math 0950, 0960 and 0955
• 20 computers available for student use

Social Science Learning Center • Social Science, room 036
Telephone: 801-626-6598

• Peer tutoring by appointment and on drop-in basis
• Subjects include French, German, Japanese, Spanish, history and psychology

Appointment Tutoring Services • Student Services Center, room 160
Telephone: 801-626-7847

• One-on-one peer tutoring by appointment
• Wide array of tutoring focusing on developmental math, English and general education courses

Writing Center • Student Services Center, room 261
Telephone: 801-626-6463

• Peer tutoring on drop-in basis for any writing project
• Peer tutors assist students at any stage in the writing process
• Peer tutors do not proofread or edit student work

Online Tutoring

• Peer tutoring in math and English
• Designed to provide convenient, effective tutoring at a distance
• For on-campus courses as well as online and distance courses
• Coordinated by Writing Center and Math Lab coordinators

Davis Learning Center • Information Commons, room 213 (also see Davis Campus Services)

• Peer tutoring is offered in a range of subjects
• Both drop-in hours and appointments are available

Supplemental Instruction

Supplemental Instruction (SI) provides opportunities for students to participate in learning teams where they explore concepts and solve problems through group discussion and interaction as directed by a student team leader who has successfully completed the course. SI student leaders work in collaboration with course professor and SI coordinator.

• Targets traditionally difficult courses
• A nationally recognized and certified program
• Volunteer group study sessions available in all disciplines
• Peer leaders have completed the course with an A or A-
• Courses with SI sessions are designated in semester schedule

Learning Assistance Program

Telephone: 801-626-7824
Location: Lampros Hall, room 101
Web Site: weber.edu/lap

The Learning Assistance Program (LAP) is designed to increase the retention and graduation rates of low-income, developmental, and first generation college students. Students must apply and enrollment in LAP is limited to maintain an individualized approach. LAP coordinates the SmartStart Summer Bridge Program, which not only provides students with the opportunity to earn college credit but also prepares them for university study.

Services for eligible students include:

• Specialized tutoring
• Specialized workshops
• Financial aid assistance
• Connections to campus-wide resources
• Connections to on-campus housing
• Free textbooks for developmental math and English courses
• SmartStart Summer Bridge Program

Student-To-Student Program

Telephone: 801-626-7027

Location: Wasatch Room 101 SW

Since 2003, this program has been a pipeline partnership for Ogden City School District (OCSD) and Weber State University. Serving two middle schools (Mt. Ogden and Mound Fort) and two high schools (Ogden & Ben Lomond), Student-to-Student provides hands on interventions to students desiring to continue their education beyond high school. Students from the university act as mentors within the school and selected classrooms, encouraging students and assisting them with schoolwork and providing insight to college life and admissions. The program’s focus is college readiness, academic support, and parental involvement.

Educational Talent Search (TRIO Program)

Telephone: 801-626-7096

Location: Wasatch Hall Lobby

Educational Talent Search (ETS) College Bound is a federally-funded program that is designed to help primarily underrepresented students who are low-income, first in their family to attend and graduate from college. In partnership with Ben Lomond and Ogden high schools, Mound Fort and Mt. Ogden middle schools, we serve 600 students, grates 7-12 from our four target schools in the Ogden School District each year.

Services include academic advising, career and college planning, admission application assistance, financial aid/scholarship assistance, college entrance examination preparation, and referral to community resources.

Upward Bound (TRIO Program)

About Upward Bound Program

• Funded by federal grants to help low income/first generation high school students from Davis and Weber counties prepare for higher education
• Designed to provide a pre-college educational experience for selected high school students in Davis and Weber Counties
• Students must meet the federal guidelines set by the Department of Education in order to participate
• Serve approximately 75 students annually from five area high schools: Ben Lomond, Ogden, Clearfield, Layton and Northridge
• Program purpose is to increase the number of non-traditional students who enter and graduate from college

Academic Year Programming

• Tutorial instruction in literature, composition, foreign languages, mathematics, history, computer enhancement training and general science courses in an after school setting at the five target high schools
• Saturday morning study hall
• Individual counseling for students with personal or academic concerns
• Monthly social, cultural and recreational activities
• ACT preparation

Six-Week Summer Residential Program

• Upward Bound offers a summer academic enhancement program held on the campus of Weber State University
• Students live in the residence halls, attend enrichment classes and participate in social, cultural and recreational activities

Student Support Services (TRIO Program)

The Federal Government, through the Department of Education under Title IV, funds the Student Support Service Program. Each student who is admitted into the program meets with an advisor. Together the student and the advisor explore the student’s academic needs and the resources available to develop an individualized system of support.

• Services limited to 285 qualified students per year who meet one or more of the following criteria:
  • Demonstrated financial need
  • First generation college student
  • Disabled students (physical or learning disability)
• Peer tutoring by appointment, upper- as well as lower-division courses
• Financial aid supplement
• Textbook loan program
• Workshops including math competency, speed reading and study skills

Veterans Upward Bound (TRIO Program)

Veterans Upward Bound provides qualified veterans academic support services that assist them in developing the academic skills necessary to be successful in their post-secondary education experience.

About Veterans Upward Bound Support Services

• Funded by a federal grant to help veterans from Davis, Weber and Salt Lake counties
• Targets low income, first generation or disabled college-bound veterans
• Designed to increase the number of veterans who enter and graduate from college
• Outreach centers located in Davis, Weber and Salt Lake counties
• Coordinates with all campus services and activities for services for veteran students

Academic Skills Development, Advisement & Assistance

• Short-term remedial courses and/or one-on-one assistance at Weber State University and Salt Lake Community College: Redwood Road Campus and South Campus
• Admissions, financial aid and career advisement
• Assistance in securing support from available resources such as the Veterans Administration, veterans associations and various state and local agencies serving veterans

Computer Labs

Student Affairs Technology manages WSU’s ten open student computer labs. These computer labs are meant to serve the general needs of any WSU student. Lab hours vary from lab to lab, but overall lab hours range from 6:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., and some labs are open seven days a week.

• Software for general student needs: Microsoft Office, internet access, Adobe Suite
• Software for class-specific student needs: SPSS, Visio, Passkey
• PC and Macintosh computers
• Scanners, CD burners, color printers
• Computers can be reserved in some labs - call or e-mail coordinator
• Computer based tutoring in math and English for entire class or individual tutoring
• Peer Software Specialists for Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office and Mathematica
• Schedule mobile classroom in the College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
• All labs provide on-site student lab aide support during open hours.

Open Student Computer Labs Hours

DAVIS CAMPUS - DC 205
Phone: (801) 395-3492
Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
           Friday 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
           Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
           Sunday - Closed

LAMPROS HALL - LP 100
Phone: (801) 626-8034
Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:00 a.m. - Midnight
           Friday 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
           Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
           Sunday 1:00 p.m. - Midnight

MATHLAB - B4 505
Phone: (801) 626-7479
Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
           Saturday & Sunday - Closed

SCIENCE - NS 228
Phone: (801) 626-7955
Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
           Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
           Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
           Sunday - Closed

DEVELOPMENTAL ENGLISH/MATH
LEARNING CENTER - ANNEX 12
Phone: (801) 626-7941
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
           Saturday & Sunday - Closed

SOCIAL SCIENCE - SS 40
Phone: (801) 626-6893
Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
           Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
           Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
           Sunday - Closed

UNIVERSITY VILLAGE - CC 107
Phone: (801) 626-7593
Hours: Monday-Thursday 1:00 p.m. - Midnight
           Friday & Saturday 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
           Sunday 1:00 pm – 12:00 am

WATTIS - WB 205
Phone: (801) 626-7934
Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
           Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
           Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
           Sunday - Closed

WEST CENTER (ROY) - WW 109
Phone: (801) 689-4004
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
           Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
           Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
           Sunday - Closed

Computers are also available at the Morgan Center - 241 East Young Street, Morgan, Utah 84050, 801-829-3136.

Testing Centers

Telephone:  801-626-6803
Web Site: weber.edu/testingcenter
Locations:

College Entrance Exams

• The National ACT test is administered five times each year

• The Residual ACT is administered at least once a month

• Test dates and registration deadlines available in the Student Services Testing Center

English/Math Placement Tests & CLEP Tests

• Placement tests administered daily in the Student Services and WSU Davis Testing Centers

• CLEP exams given on a daily basis, prior registration necessary

• Credit may be earned for satisfactory scores on department‑selected CLEP subject examinations

• Register for the CLEP exams in the Student Services Testing Center

Career and Personal Development Tests

• Administered in the Student Services and WSU Davis Testing Centers on a walk-in basis

• Students must be referred by a Career or Personal Development Counselor so that the results can be interpreted to meet the specific purpose

Graduate School Admission Tests

• The MCAT and the Miller Analogy tests are either administered by the Testing Center or registration information is available

• Most graduate school admission tests are given on specific test dates.

• GMAT and GRE preparatory course information available

Career Services Center

Counseling and Advisement

• Individual career counseling and advisement
• Job, resume, interview preparation and videotaped mock interviews
• Confidential employment file service
• Graduate school advisement

Career exploration, assessment and interpretation

• Computerized career exploration (Discovery)
• Career development and life planning course (CHF 2900)
• Employment seminars
• Interest, personality and ability assessment interpretation

On-Campus Interviews

• On-campus interviews with national and local recruiters
• Mock interviews for interview preparation
• Annual Career Fair

Student Employment

• Part-time, on-campus, hourly and summer employment
• Thousands of part-time student job opportunities announced annually
• Work study job referrals
• Student internships
• Internet Job Search

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