An open-door access policy exists throughout the office and each dean is generally available to any student at any time for advice and consultation, interpretation of College policy, and appropriate referrals. Academic Support Swarthmore offers a wide range of services if a student desires to receive academic advice or support. All students are assigned faculty advisors on the basis of major interests and abilities indicated by entering students. He or she can help you come to an understanding of the role of the various academic disciplines in a liberal arts education. Individual and group tutorials are available at no cost to all students who have demonstrated need for them.
All tutors are upperclass students who have been recommended by appropriate department chairs.
Departments in the Division of Natural Sciences and Engineering, as well as Economics, offer clinics staffed by trained upperclass students. The clinics are open from one to four evenings a week, depending on the department. Clinics are particularly useful for introductory-level courses. Students should consult their instructors for more information. The amount and intensity of academic work at Swarthmore places a premium on effective problem-solving, time management and study skills, as well as the ability to access resources.