Once the student has declared a major, a faculty advisor from the major area is chosen to work with the student until graduation. A student may request to change his or her advisor at any time. The Coordinator of Advising is available to assist students with special academic decisions and concerns. Academic Support Services A variety of learning support services is available through the Academic Services Center. The Center is staffed by a team of professionals dedicated to assisting students in developing the skills, strategies, and attitudes necessary for academic success at Franklin Pierce College.
All students are encouraged to avail themselves of the services offered.
Some students may be required to use designated services. We try to be responsive to individual needs, so services continue to evolve and develop. Peer assisted learning, support group, readers, note takers, reduced course loads, alternate testing, referrals for diagnostic testing, consultation with instructors, referrals to counseling center, individual tutoring, reading specialists, learning specialists, advocacy skills instruction. Additional services are offered on an individual basis and are free to all Franklin Pierce students. Students are encouraged to make appointments or stop by to identify which services will be most helpful.