Academic Support Programs & Services

We meet students where they are, serving as a partner in your educational journey. You’ll find support from across the campus community as you make the transition to college studies, master a tough subject, pursue a new career path, and whatever else it is you need along the way.

A One-Stop Resource

Many of our academic support programs are housed under the Center for Academic Achievement in Lawrence Hall. We have tutoring, academic coaching appointments, and many other ways to help — stop by and see what’s here for you!

Planning Your Educational Journey

We’re here to help you plan your academic and career goals with purpose. Whether you’re choosing which classes to take, thinking about grad school, going for a certification, or balancing classes with athletics or a job, we have people who can help you get there.

Academic Coaching
Covers how-to-learn strategies like study habits, note and test-taking, and devising a success plan.

Academic Accommodations
For students with learning, health, or physical conditions that could affect their participation.

First Year Advising
Help with selecting courses, understanding university policies, and familiarizing yourself with campus resources.

Support for Student Athletes
Educational programs, advising, counseling, and services to help athletes balance their sport with academics.

There’s an overall feeling that everyone at La Salle truly cares about you, and I found that to be true from my first anatomy class to my last nursing class. Every professor cares about my success.

Michael Langmuir, ’21
Nursing

Help with Coursework

You can make an appointment to find help with most coursework services in Starfish, the online tutor scheduling system in your mylasalle student portal.

Writing Tutoring
Drop-in or by appointment, get help with brainstorming, organization, citations, and more

Math Tutoring Lounge
Drop-in help with undergraduate math courses in Holroyd 166

Peer Subject Tutoring
Assistance with coursework from trained fellow students, group or one-on-one, online or in person

Supplemental Instruction
Regular study sessions for historically difficult courses with a student who did well in the class, open to everyone in the class

Special Pre-College Support Program

Partially funded by the Pennsylvania Act 101, the Academic Discovery Program provides free support services for students whose records indicate that they could benefit from extra academic assistance and who also meet certain criteria of financial need. Participants take a free 6-week summer program before courses begin, where they’ll get one-on-one support, develop good study habits, establish career goals, and prepare to compete successfully in an academic setting.