Academic Support Programs
Disability Services
ACCESS Office
ACCESS Services are confidential. Current, comprehensive documentation of disability is required. Students are assigned a specialist to:
- Determine reasonable & appropriate accommodations & services
- Provide advisement and advocacy on disability-related issues
- Consult with faculty and staff
For more information, please visit ACCESS.
Tutoring
Where students help students learn
Visit the Learning Cooperative to work with a peer tutor to:
- Create an efficient study system
- Focus on time management
- Improve textbook reading and notetaking
- Reduce test anxiety
- Understand the content of your most challenging courses
Our Services Are:
- Individual or group tutoring
- Scheduled or drop-in tutoring
- Group study in introductory courses
For more information please visit the Learning Co-op.
TRiO SSS
For first generation, or limited-income, or students with disabilities
Student Support Services (SSS) Program provides:
- Professional Mentoring
- Laptop Lending Program
- Academic Success Programming
- Cultural Activities
- Scholarships
- Financial Aid Counseling
For more information please visit TRiO/SSS.
TRiO Upward Bound
UVM also provides connections to college for high school students through Upward Bound (UB) Program, which includes:
- Enrichment Courses
- Weekly In-School Sessions
- Five-Week Residential Summer College
- College Tour
For more information, please visit Upward Bound.
Our Commitment to Diversity
Academic Support Programs is guided by our commitment to diversity, multiculturalism and social justice. In our respect for multiple perspectives, we promote student autonomy and interdependence within the University community.
Our Mission
We are a community of staff and students whose purpose is to foster academic growth and equal access to education for all students by: creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, nurturing students’ identity development and personal and academic growth, being innovative and collaborative student advocate, and by providing excellent and effective services.
Last modified April 12 2011 11:02 AM
