The Office of Academic Services is available to assist all Providence College students through a combination of academic and personal development programming, including individualized and group academic assistance, tutoring, specialized workshops, and outreach. The Office offers unique attention and support to students with disabilities by providing reasonable academic accommodations and advocating for equal access to all services and programs offered to members of the campus at-large. The Office also provides specialized support to student-athletes in light of the unique time demands, responsibilities, and rules governing participation in intercollegiate athletics. The Office of Academic Services provides all services in a safe, personal environment where academic growth is a priority, personal development and independence are enhanced, and long-term success is nurtured by a staff which models these same commitments. Disability Support Services Pursuing M.Ed.
Meetings often take place on a weekly basis throughout the academic year.
The program, designed to help build those skills and competencies necessary for success on either the GRE or GMAT exam, is held at the beginning of each Fall semester. Students may contact the OAS to schedule group workshops or visit an OAS staff member for individual academic mentoring and consultation. A quiet study area is available in the OAS office located in the lower level of Phillips Memorial Library. Tutorial Center Individual and group tutoring sessions are available in most subject areas, including Development of Western Civilization. Tutors stress the learning process itself and place an emphasis on the acquisition of permanent study skills.