Academic and Student Success

Academic Advising: Need help selecting a major or figuring out how to register for a class? Schedule an appointment with an academic advisor! Call (210) 784-1307 or visit: https://www.tamusa.edu/undergraduate-academic-advising/ “I had a 10 page paper due for a class and the writing center helped me feel like I could handle it! I definitely recommend making an appointment with them!” “I thought I could take a break from school for a semester, but I fell behind. My advisor really helped me follow the right path to get my degree. Now I can graduate this year and not have to take any extra classes!”

University Police Department: UPD plans to offer onlines classes and are currently assessing which of their programs can be offered as an online version. In some cases a hybrid version of online and in-person. For updated information it will be posted on their webpage and their facebook page @ TexasAmSanAntonioPoliceDepartment

Library: Working on a research paper and need some assistance? Need a study room to work on a group project? Head to the library on the second floor of CAB or visit their website at tamusa.edu/library. Library Hours Sunday 1p.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Writing Center: The Jaguar Writing Center provides writing support to all students. It’s located in CAB 348 and offers tutoring, drafting, revising, and many other services. Students are able to sign up for two types of digital sessions: eTutoring and Online Tutoring.

Testing Center: The Texas A&M-San Antonio Testing Center is open for exams. Call (210)784-1366 for office hours, testing availability and TSI walk-ins, or check the online scheduling system.

Registrar: The Registrar is here to help with registering for classes, dropping classes, and anything regarding late classes. The normal hours for the fall will be Monday-Friday 8 a.m - 5 p.m. They will accept walk-ins but are preferring email inquiries. The Registrar office is located in the Welcome Center in the Madla, Room 111. registrar@tamusa.edu (210) 784-1300

Disability Support Services: If you have a disability or an injury that may keep you from performing well in the classroom, head to the Disability Support Services to get help with accommodations and resources. Location: CAB 210 Phone: (210) 784-1335

Tutoring Services: Hours vary by semester, so feel free to give the Academic Learning Center a call to see when tutors are available! (210) 784-1332 and tutoring@tamusa.edu. acurl@tamusa.edu- don’t forget to email for updates

Student Business and Welcome Center: At this point in time, the plan is for the center to be open for walk-in business while practicing social distancing and all the required hygiene measures. Hours are subject to change if needed. Monday-Thursday 8 am-6 pm Friday 8am-5pm Phone- 210-784-2035

Financial Aid: Walk-ins and phone calls are the “Tier 2” office. The Enrollment Specialists in the Welcome Center are the “Tier 1” communications of enrollment management. Mon-Thurs 8 a.m-6 p.m Fri 8 a.m-5 p.m 210-784-1300 “I never knew how to apply for financial aid, but they helped me see how easy it is. Now I don’t have to worry about paying for my classes this semester.”

Main Number: (210) 784-1301 Location: MOD C Email: student.success@tamusa.edu Facebook: Student Academic Success Center Instagram: tamusa_sasc

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The Office of Student Counseling & Wellness Services (SC&WS) provides short-term individual, couples, and group counseling services. Additionally, we offer consultation, case management and prevention services that facilitate students’ academic and life goals and enhance their personal growth and well-being. Our staff of licensed mental health professionals, can work with you to identify more effective strategies both to cope with difficult situations and achieve goals set with your counselor.

Main Number: (210) 784-1331 Location: Mod C-166 walk through the back Hours: M–F: 8 a.m –5 p.m

Title IX: Texas A&M-SA is committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive, and safe campus climate for all by supporting affirmative action, Title IX and more. This office can assist you if a situation arises that challenges that climate.

John LoCurto, Compliance Officer: 210-784-2003, jlocurto@tamusa.edu Jan Parton, Title IX Coordinator: 210-784-2061, jparton@tamusa.edu Jo Anna Benavides-Franke, Dean of Students: 210-784-1330, joanna.benavides-franke@tamusa.edu Web: www.tamusa.edu/businessaffairs/titleix to file a report online.

Rights and Responsibilities The Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities (OSRR) is to promote a campus environment of student success and retention. We focus on a holistic approach to student rights and responsibilities in order to uphold the highest academic and behavioral standards as articulated in the Student Code of Conduct.

OSRR staff uphold the Student Conduct process for academic, behavioral and sexual misconduct issues on campus, educate the university community on civility and the Student Code of Conduct, and are advocates for students who may have questions regarding various community standards.

Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities (OSRR) Sen. Frank Madla Building, Suite 311 (210) 784-1353 StudentRR@tamusa.edu Monday–Friday: 8 a.m–5 p.m

PCOE: The Presidential Commission on Equity aims at identifying the goals on in regards to reaching a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus for all. The commission has been tasked with creating an action plan to achieve those goals to build “a culture of excellence that values equity and inclusion”. Adopting an equity-minded approach will ensure that every student, faculty, and staff member at A&M-SA has an opportunity to succeed. For more information, email equity@tamusa.edu.