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Academic Support Services

The Student Success Center provides academic support services to all Holy Names University students. The primary academic support service offered through the Student Success Center is peer tutoring which includes one-on-one and group tutoring, as well as academic coaching and Toolbox Workshops.

The Student Success Center also collaborates with faculty to monitor and support the academic progress of HNU students.

Contact Us

Come visit us at our newly renovated Student Success Center in Brennan Hall!

Call 510-436-1580 or email studentsuccesscenter@hnu.edu.

Tutoring Services

Holy Names University provides a variety of tutorial services, free of charge to HNU students, in a variety of subjects. These services include peer one-on-one, group, and drop-in tutoring. The Student Success Center also provides Academic Course and Academic Skills workshops.

One-on-One Tutoring: Students arrange to meet individually with a Peer Tutor to review course material, complete assignments and prepare for exams. Students must first request a tutor through the Tutor Request Form, then schedule appointments regularly or as needed.

Group Tutoring: Students meet with a Peer Tutor as a group to review course material, complete assignments, and prepare for exams. Group tutoring sessions can be scheduled as needed.

Drop-in-Tutoring: "Drop-in" tutorial services are available on a first come first serve basis. We strongly recommend that you stop in or call to reserve a time.  Drop-in Tutoring is held in the Student Success Center in Brennan Hall.

  • English/Math: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 1pm - 8 pm
  • English/Writing: Mondays, Thursdays 1:30-3:30 pm

Requesting a Tutor: Requesting tutorial services has never been easier. To request a tutor just complete the online Tutor Request Form.

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Resources for Faculty

The HNU Student Success Center collaborates with faculty to provide various forms of support in addition to tutorial services. Faculty can request exam proctoring services, notify students of any concerns related to their classroom or course work performance, and can even recommend students to be tutors for their courses.

Faculty Support Services and Forms:

 

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