Academic Support Services
Tutoring & Academic Support
A constellation of tutoring and academic support services are available to you at
F&M, many of which are located in one central location on campus. We offer academic
coaching, writing support, peer advising, subject-specific tutoring, and much more.
You can partner with professionals and student peers to develop skills as a purpose-driven
learner, build habits for success, and reflect on how your knowledge provides momentum
to achieve your goals.
Weaving Academics and Wellness
We believe success in college is optimally attainable when your whole person — academic, personal, emotional, and physical — is engaged. Learning is optimal when stress is minimal. Because of this, we incorporate wellness planning into all academic support programs.
Whether you’re composing your first college paper, preparing a presentation, or working
through your honors thesis, F&M’s Writing Center is an excellent resource during any
stage of your academic journey. Our tutors can help you through every step of your
writing process, from talking about your work; discussing, developing, and clarifying
your ideas; and improving your writing style. You can turn to the Writing Center for support for: The Writing Center also offers a space for you to write, computers for public use,
a technical library for consultation, and a variety of online resources, including
a guide that covers how to avoid plagiarism and ethically using research materials. As an international or multilingual student, you will find unrivaled academic support
at F&M. No matter your academic goals, we offer support tailored to your specific
needs. We work closely with you on a variety of services, making use of your strengths
and skills to help you develop confidence and skills to succeed at F&M. We offer a wide range of support services, including assistance with:
Academic Advising
First-Year Advising Mentors
Science, Math, and Quantitative Courses Tutoring and Support
Writing and Presentation Support
International and Multilingual Academic Support
Peer Academic Coaching (PAC)
F&M’s Learning Support Specialist
Accessibility Support
DipCares Wellness Program
Library & Research Support
Language Tutoring
The Spanish Language Center