Academic Success on the Tampa Campus

USF offers resources to support your student as they navigate college courses and progress academically. Encourage your student to take advantage of the Academic Success Center located on the second floor of the library. Find more information about services offered in the center by visiting usf.edu/asc.

Writing Studio

The Writing Studio is a place for writers of all skill levels to take chances, ask questions, and develop their abilities. The studio’s writing consultants are qualified to assist all levels of writing from a first-year undergraduate to a doctoral level student. Appointments are highly encouraged and can be scheduled by phone or in person. Tutoring Hub

The Academic Success Center offers USF students tutoring assistance in a wide variety of subjects. Help is available on a drop-in basis or via appointments in a collaborative peer-to-peer group setting. A list of tutored courses can be found at usf.edu/asc.

SMART Lab

The SMART Lab is an innovative learning environment dedicated to supporting students in introductory math courses through tutoring assistance and technology. In the 324-computer lab, students enrolled in SMART Lab courses use software to complete assignments at their own pace, receive instant feedback as they learn mathematics by doing, and get on-demand assistance from instructors, tutors, or teaching assistants. .

Academic Success on the Tampa Campus

Tips for Students Using Academic Success Services:

• Students can secure a time to meet with a tutor or writing consultant by making an appointment early. These can be scheduled in person or over the phone.

• Drop-in tutoring is on a first-come first-served basis. Best times to stop in to work with a tutor are at opening and closing times.

• Improve study habits by scheduling Study Skills Mentoring sessions. To find out more about Study Skills Mentoring visit our website: usf.edu/ undergrad/academic-success-center/tutoring/study-skills-mentors.aspx

• Are they In an introductory math course? Your student will get the most out of the SMART Lab by attending a SMART Lab orientation during the first week of classes.

Family Conversation Starters:

• “What do you hope to learn?”

We encourage beginning these conversations focused on learning rather than on grade performance to help reduce any pressure your student may feel to define their worth or motivation by a grade.

• “What are you doing to manage your time and study for classes?”

Offer your own strategies for how you manage time and encourage them to track how they spend all of their time, from homework to social outings, and rest.

• “What is your approach to overcoming academic challenges?”

Having this conversation early on will normalize that there will be some sort of adjustment to their academic life at USF. Talking about this earlier than later can empower your student to create a proactive plan for success.