Academic Skills Help

Mentoring at Ancilla College
Mentors at Ancilla College offer a friendly face and personalized time with students, providing one-on-one guidance and assistance. Mentors are especially helpful for first-generation college students. Students who participate in the Student Opportunities for Academic Readiness Program (SOAR) are assigned a mentor, and other interested students may request one if they wish.

Ancilla College students may become mentors if they complete the Mentoring Application, have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA, provide a letter of reference from two faculty or staff members and discuss the program in more detail with the SOAR Director.

Those interested need to contact the Center for Student Achievement at 574-936-8898 ext. 353 or email

Learning Assistance at Ancilla College
Free academic assistance is available through individualized tutoring by appointment, group walk-in study sessions led by faculty and/or peer tutors, peer-facilitated study groups embedded in specific courses, and a variety of learning technologies.

Ancilla College students can become tutors by faculty referral or previous certification; training is required, and students must have an A or A- in courses they tutor or suitable previous experience. The first step in becoming a tutor is to complete the Tutor Application.

For information about walk-in group sessions, please contact Jill Neidlinger at 574-936-8898, ext. 369, or by email at . For more information on becoming a tutor or contacting one, please contact Deb Pratt at 574-936-8898, ext. 366, or by email at .

SOAR
Ancilla College's SOAR Program was set up to help students successfully complete their first semester of college. Advisors will meet with the students various times during the semester to offer advice. study aids, and encouragement. The advisor gives the student another person to turn to when they have a question or need additional academic assistance.

College 101 (Freshman Seminar or Freshman Foundations)
These are classes designed to acquaint you with the differences between high school and college, give you note taking and study tips, introduce you to Ancilla College and the services that the campus provides. Each freshman takes this course and this is where you will begin your portfolio.