Academic Achievement & Retention Center

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Our Mission is Your Success!

Empowering You to Reach Your Goals


About Our Center

 

Our Team is committed to empowering students with skills and knowledge to transition successfully through Tennessee State University.  

 

We are also committed to assisting students in five major areas: Academic Learning Support, Tutoring, Academic Recovery, Success Initiatives, Success Coaching, and Retention. 

 

AARC Centers

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The AARC is home to the Reading, Mathematics, and Writing Centers, which offer learning support courses and assistance to all students. Learning Support provides academic support through co-requisite workshops to help students enhance skills and achieve academic success.  


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Our department supports students' academic needs through tutoring and learning support, Peer Tutoring, and P.A.S.S. Tutoring. All tutoring services are free and offered daily.


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We assist students in Academic Recovery through courses, workshops, and other interventions to assist in them getting back into good Academic Standing.


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Academic coaching, delivered by Student Success Specialists, provides individualized, one-on-one support designed to enhance student skills and academic performance. This coaching specifically targets the development of critical academic competencies such as time management, goal setting, and test preparation. Freshman and Sophomores, receive comprehensive advisement from Student Success Specialists, who guide them through their general education curriculum. Juniors and Seniors will work directly with a faculty advisor within their specific academic college. There students will receive specialized guidance through degree completion. 


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Our success initiatives allow students to enrich themselves in and outside of the classroom experiences academically.


Contact Us

Our physical location is on the Main Campus in the Student Success Center (Harold Love Resource/LRC Building).

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