Our peer tutors offer one-on-one or small-group tutoring for students who are looking for individual assistance. Students can request a tutor for any class. Tutoring in on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Students who would like assistance should begin by discussing their concerns with their professor, then explore peer tutoring. For more information, check out our FAQ about peer tutoring.

Students who would like help with writing, regardless of the course subject, can get help from the Writing Lab.

From creating an outline to reviewing the final draft, students can request assistance at any stage of the writing process. All materials required for completing the assignment, such as instructions and research, and any completed work should be self-edited.

An appointment is not necessary but is recommended. To make an appointment, email writinglab@sbu.edu or navigate to “Writing Lab” under the Student Success Center tab on my.sbu.edu.

Our supplemental instruction program supports historically challenging courses by providing students with an upperclass student who has performed well in the class in a prior semester to facilitate sessions to supplement material learned in class.

Different than one-on-one tutoring sessions, supplemental instruction encourages peer-to-peer learning to support students in difficult classes and ensure students can understand and apply coursework.

The Student Success Center can help students navigate academic challenges by providing academic coaching and assisting students with study skills, organization and time management. 

Students can schedule a one-time appointment or establish an appointment plan with our professional staff and graduate assistants to receive support with reading assignments, getting the most out of their time in class, improving studying and organizing their schedule and improving time management. 

Stop by the SSC to learn more about setting up academic coaching and to get tips for achieving academic success.

Students who were admitted through the Freshmen Foundations Program (FFP) are provided support in their first semester on campus through a study skills development course (FRES 100), and through 1 on 1 academic counseling meetings. This first-semester only program provides FFP students the opportunity to start their college experience with academic support built in so they can be successful the rest of their time at Bona’s.

We offer several programs for first-year and upperclass students who do not meet St. Bonaventure academic progress standards.

These programs typically involve a study skill and behavior analysis course designed to improve students’ academic prowess, weekly academic counseling sessions with Student Success Center staff members to assess academic challenges and design personal study strategies and an academic agreement to abide by program policies such as perfect attendance for all courses and completion of study hall hours.

 
Academic Probation: Students placed on Academic Probation are first-year students in their second semester must complete the Academic Probation program and restore their GPA to academic good-standing; Academic Probation does not require a behavioral agreement. 

Academic Restoration Program: Academic Restoration Program (ARP) students are mostly second-semester students mandated to this program as their only avenue for continued study at St. Bonaventure. 

Academic Intervention Program: The Academic Intervention Program (AIP) is designed for upperclass students who otherwise would be dismissed from the university due to inadequate academic progress.