Academic Success Center

At Rider, success is about having the right support.

The Academic Success Center offers Rider University students free programs and services designed intentionally to maximize student involvement in their own learning and development. Our staff works collaboratively with students to discover options for creating academic and personal success. 

Mission, Vision & Goals Statement 

The Academic Success Center’s mission is to enhance student learning and development through our programs and staff. We are committed to creating and sustaining a learning environment where students and staff feel a sense of belonging. The ASC staff recognizes that in order to provide a safe and welcoming space, we must continue to strive, everyday, to assess our efforts and actions towards our mission.

Our vision and promise is to engage and support all Rider students’ unique learning styles through effective and relevant tutoring programs. 

Our goal is to assist Rider University students as they:

• become active, informed, and confident learners
• make positive contributions to the campus community and beyond

Our Services

All of the services at the Academic Success Center are offered both in person and remotely

The Academic Success Center offers free academic support to all Rider students and is staffed by peer and professional tutors. All tutors are specially trained by ASC staff through our tutor training program. Our comprehensive tutoring services include:

Content Tutoring

Our Peer Tutors are successful Rider University undergraduate and graduate students, recommended by faculty and trained by our professional staff. They provide individual or group tutoring sessions – free of charge, for most content courses offered at Rider. Students review course content and develop sound study strategies with successful peers who have already mastered the material.

Writing Studio

The Writing Studio is staffed by Student Writing Consultants and Professional Tutors who assist students with writing across the disciplines at any stage in the writing process. The Student Writing Consultants are undergraduate and graduate students who are specially trained by the Writing Studio Manager before they begin tutoring. Additionally, faculty, staff, and professional tutors provide supplemental training to ensure the Student Writing Consultants effectively assist students with their writing processes. Many of the student consultants have successfully completed a semester-long course, Theories of Writing and Tutoring.

NCE, CPCE and Praxis Support

Students may schedule individual appointments with peer or professional staff to prepare for taking the Praxis, NCE, and CPCE exams.

Supplemental Instruction

Our Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leaders are peer tutors who collaborate with the course professor and specially trained Academic Success Center staff to assist students in specific courses. SI Leaders attend class and hold multiple review sessions each week. These specially trained tutors guide students as they review course content by utilizing creative, interactive study techniques.

Embedded Tutoring

Our Embedded Tutoring (ET) program provides Rider students with effective writing and reading support in participating CMP sections. ETs are successful Rider students who have earned A's in their writing classes, have been recommended by their professors, have a high GPA, and participate in weekly training sessions.

Professional Tutoring

Our Professional Tutors have advanced degrees and are available to work with students individually to improve their reading, writing, or study strategies, time management, and organizational strategies.