All ASC Peer Services are Now Open!

All Academic Success Center (ASC) Academic Support Services are now open in our library space as well as in the Fine Arts Building today, Tuesday, September 8th 2026 at 11 AM 

Please visit our website to make an appointment or to view times for drop-in help from our wonderful peer educators who are eager to help!

Our Services Include:

Academic Skills Meetings – (Located in the Library) In an Academic Skills Meeting you will be able to get support with academic accountability by goal-setting, progress tracking, and follow-through. You can learn how to manage your time and build a study schedule, pick up tips for staying motivated in your courses, embrace your learning style and find the best strategies that help you specifically stay on track!

Drop - In Tutoring – (Located in the Library) For Drop – In Tutoring, no appointment is needed! Just come to the Academic Success Center, check in at the front desk, and we’ll show you where your tutor is seated. Drop – In support is available for many 100 & 200 level courses (CHEM, MATH, BIO, PHYS, STAT, and more!), as well as computer science, information systems, and computer engineering courses.

Appointment Tutoring - (Located in the Library) Appointment Tutoring is a scheduled tutoring session with no more than 3 people per session. During these sessions, you are able to ask more in-depth questions about the course material and receive support for many 100 & 200 level courses.

Academic Peer Advocacy Meetings - (Located in the Library) Academic Peer Advocacy Meetings support first- and second-year students in their transition to UMBC, making sure that you feel confident and well connected.

SI PASS – (FA 010 & Multiple Locations) Supplemental Instruction & Peer Assisted Study Sessions; it’s like a built-in study group for your class! Attend a review session to compare notes, discuss readings, develop organizational tools, predict test items, and work towards mastering the course material. 

Writing Center – (Located in the Library) Our writing tutors can help you with writing assignments for any class, at any stage of the writing process. All appointments are 1 - on - 1 and can be held in person, online, and asynchronously.


For more information about our services and times, please visit our Academic Success Center website.