Academic Mentoring That Transforms
The Academic Center for Excellence offers a variety of free and comprehensive academic support to our students. We encourage you to visit our center, located in the Academic Commons on the first floor of E. H. Butler Library, where we can help you build your confidence and proficiency in writing, math, and other content areas while also sharpening your study skills.
General Subject Support Services
Need help in a subject other than Math or Writing? This is the place for you!
Meet with an Academic Mentor (Tutor) in-person or virtual.
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Friday, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Location: Butler Library 145
Math Support Services
Drop in to Butler 147, for in-person math tutoring - no appointment necessary - or schedule a virtual appointment through the Bengal Success Portal.
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Friday, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Writing Support Services
Virtual and in-person appointments available. Drop in or schedule ahead through the Bengal Success Portal.
Hours:
Monday, Tuesday 10:00 am to 9:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm; 7:00pm - 9:00 pm (Virtual)
Thursday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Butler Library 143
Becoming an Academic Mentor
Are you interested in helping fellow students learn how to be successful at Buffalo State University? Do you have a passion for your major that you want to share with others? Become an Academic Mentor with the Academic Center for Excellence! We have employment opportunities throughout the year for undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in helping their fellow Bengals succeed!
Qualifications to become an Academic Mentor:
- Grade of "B" or better in the courses in which you mentor
- Overall GPA of 3.0 or above
- Reference/recommendation from a faculty member
If you are interested in becoming an Academic Mentor, please fill out an application form and someone from the Academic Center for Excellence will contact you.