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A variety of services are offered to assist each student in preparation for graduation and career placement. Our goal is to support students in their efforts to develop and maximize their talents, empower them to direct their own learning, and lead them to pathways of success.

tutorial assistance The University provides tutorial assistance through its Achievement Center. Every effort is made to identify students in need of assistance. Students themselves, however, are urged to take the initiative in seeking out-of-class help during faculty office hours and through the Achievement Center.

Professional tutoring is available in composition and peer tutoring is available in math, accounting, and all content courses. Tutors, directed by a learning skills professional, provide individual and/or group sessions as student needs and resources dictate.

Hours are: Mon-Wed 9am-6pm, Thurs 9am-4-pm, Fri 11am-2pm, Sat & Sun by appointment. For more information, contact the Achievement Center 305-892-7026.

university testing An Academic Advisor provides students with the opportunity to gain credit for previous academic and/or work experience through the following:placement tests, proficiency tests, CLEP Exams, challenge exams, life experience credits. For more information on University testing, contact Student Academic Services 305-892-7038.

personal advising The Student Success Advisor provides personal services, and when appropriate may refer students for professional counseling. Any student, resident, or commuter, who would like someone objective to speak with, is strongly encouraged to speak with the Advisor. Students who find it difficult adjusting to college life, learning to live with roommates or being away from home may find help with the Student Success Advisor. The Advisor also serves as an excellent resource on topics including wellness, stress management, alcohol and drugs, mental health and relationships. For more information on personal or probation advising, contact Student Success 305-892-7026.

academic probation advising A student is placed on academic probation if the student's GPA falls below a 2.00. These students can receive assistance through our advising staff and Achievement Center. Students on academic probation should contact Kalen Hezard 305-892-7073.

students with disabilities Johnson & Wales is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to give students with disabilities the opportunity to succeed in their academic pursuits. While maintaining the highest academic integrity, the University strives to balance scholarship with support services in order to level the academic playing field. Possible accommodations for students with disabilities who provide appropriate documentation include oral and/or extended time for tests, enlarged print, use of taped text materials, tape recorders allowed in class, note-taking assistance, reduced course load. Current students with disabilities should contact Liliana Brown 305-892-5331.

Because some programs of study at the University have technical standards and requirements, applicants and prospective students with disabilities should contact the Director of Student Success, Dr. Martha Sacks 305-892-7046, to discuss the specific accommodations that are available.

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