Tutoring and Academic Workshops

Kennesaw State University Tutoring Services and Academic Workshops are here to help all students to be successful in pursuing their academic goals and future directions.

Below are just a few of the resources available to all students at Kennesaw State University. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the services these student support and tutoring resources provide. We are here to help.

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  College of Computing and Software Engineering Tutoring 

  The College of Computing and Software Engineering (CCSE) Tutoring Lab welcomes all undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in ACS, ACST, CGDD, CS, CSE, CYBR, IT, and SWE courses!
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  College of Science and Mathematics Open Study Hours

  Join the College of Science and Mathematics departments each semester for Common Study Hours to work on your assignments with support available from faculty and student learning assistants.

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  Coles College of Business Tutoring Center

  Tutoring for select business courses are offered through Knack. Click here to learn more.
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  SMART Center

  The SMART Center at KSU provides tutoring for all current KSU students in Math, Science, Engineering, Humanities, and Social Science courses.

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  Philosophy Tutoring

  General course assistance, paper feedback, or other guidance on all PHIL courses.
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  CLUE (Collaborative Learning for Undergraduate Engineering) Center 

  The Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology CLUE Center provides peer-based academic support for a selection of engineering and engineering technology courses. 

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  Statistics Tutoring Lab

  In-person and virtual tutoring for STAT 1401, DATA 1501, STAT 2332, and STAT 3125.
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  Supplemental Instruction

  Supplemental Instruction (SI) is a program that offers FREE weekly study sessions for students enrolled in targeted courses. The purpose of SI is to enhance student learning and success.

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  World Languages Resource Collection Tutoring

  The WLRC seeks to support student achievement, innovate teaching materials and methodology, and advocate for learning about world languages and cultures. We offer a wide range of tools and services for students, faculty, and the campus community at large.
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  Writing Center (including the English Language Program and the Graduate Writing Program) 

  Not just for English classes! The KSU Writing Center helps students in every discipline improve their written work. When students visit the Writing Center, they gain skills that will help them in their classes and careers.  The English Language Program (ELP) offers assistance with writing, grammar, reading, pronunciation, conversation, and public speaking to students to those whom English is not their primary language. 

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   Library System Research Tutoring

  A research consultation is a one-on-one or group appointment with a librarian for in-depth research needs. Members of the Research & Instructional Services unit will do their best to match you with a knowledgeable librarian in your subject area. Research Consultations are available Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm and must be made 48 hours in advance.

• Student Success Programs (SSP) Events

  Student Success Programs offers a wide variety of events throughout the academic year.  

  2024-2025 Academic Programming Highlights

  Communication for Academic Success

  In collaboration with the KSU Writing Center, this workshop aims to teach student the professional etiquette of writing emails, key communication cues, asking questions, consulting up, and quality verbal and written communication skills.

  Excelling at Academic Skills: Concentration, & College Level Reading

  The workshop aims to equip students with essential academic skills necessary for success in college. Participants will learn effective time management techniques, enhance their concentration abilities, and develop strategies for tackling college-level reading materials.

  Excelling at Academic Skills: Taking Study-Worthy Notes

  The workshop aims to equip first-year college students with effective note-taking strategies that enhance comprehension, memory retention, and overall academic success.

  Excelling at Academic Skills: Test-Taking Tips

  The workshop aims to provide practical strategies and techniques to help students perform at their best during tests and exams. Whether it’s managing test anxiety or improving test-taking skills, participants will gain valuable insights to excel academically.

  What's Your Learning Style?

  Workshop that allows student to take a quiz assessment to discover their learning style. We will cover various study and note-taking techniques that align with different learning style.

  More information coming soon!

  To learn more about Student Success Programs, visit us here.

• Library System Events and Workshops

  From literature review workshops, engaging escape rooms, to "Stress Less with Therapy Pets", the KSU Library System offers a multitude of academic workshops and fun events throughout the year.

  For the current calendar of events CLICK HERE.

• Start SMART, Stay SMART Workshops

  Need Help Getting Organized? Looking to Up Your Study Game? Worried About a Test?It Can Wait Till Later? (Oh no! It's later!) The Start SMART. Stay SMART. Workshop Series is here to help!

  Available workshops include:

  • Time Management
  • Study Skills
  • Test Anxiety
  • Procrastination

  Find out how to get signed up here!

• Writing Center Workshops

  This Fall we are offering 40 "regular" workshops, 3 English Language Program (ELP) workshops, and 2 Graduate Writing Program (GWP) workshops. All Owls are welcome! 

  Workshops include, but are not limited to:

  • Writing at the University Level
  • Annotated Bibliographies & Literature Reviews
  • Integrating Sources and Avoiding Plagiarism
  • Organizing and Analyzing Your Research

  Click here to see all available workshops and dates!