• Academic Collegiate Enhancement (ACE) provides academic support programs, including ACE Tutoring and Rising Scholars Peer Mentoring, and is located in the lower level of the West Dining Center.

• All programs and services are available to enrolled NDSU students at no additional cost. 

• ACE Tutoring is frequently used by students – don’t wait to get stuck or frustrated in a class, we encourage you to visit tutors early and often. 

  • Students who regularly attend ACE Tutoring have higher reported GPAs and more confidence in classes than students who do not.

  • ACE Tutoring provides drop-in and by-appointment tutoring for a variety of subjects in over one hundred freshmen/sophomore level courses. 

  • ACE Tutors are fellow undergraduate students who have excelled in the classes they tutor and have been highly recommended to tutor by their professors. 

  • ACE Tutoring is a nationally certified tutoring center.  

• Rising Scholars Peer mentoring. During your meetings with your peer-mentor you will have the opportunity to learn new academic skills to succeed in your classes and connect with campus resources. The program is open to any student at no additional cost.

  • Participants say Rising Scholars made a big difference in the time at NDSU – including higher GPA’s, more confidence in classes, making friends and getting involved, and better time and stress management skills.

• ACE also is a great place to study. There are quiet individual and group study rooms, reflection/prayer room, and a computer lab. No reservation needed - available any time ACE is open. (feel free to come in during the tour and show the space!)

• Learn more about ACE Tutoring and the Rising Scholars Peer Mentoring Program at www.ndsu.edu/ace

• One-Stop-Shop: The NDSU bookstore enhances the educational mission of the university by providing course materials, supplies, technology, and other related materials to the campus community. Basically, they are your one-stop-shop for school essentials and Bison gear!

• Course Materials Shop: The bookstore started a program called Bison Ready, which gets students all required textbooks and course materials for one flat fee each semester.  Bison Ready makes getting your materials easier and more affordable.

• Apple & HP Certified: As an Apple and HP certified store they can provide special education prices on laptops and tablets and have an in-house computer service technician for computer repairs.  

• Package Pickup: If you live in a residence hall on campus, this is where you will pick up packages.  They also have a Post Office where you can buy stamps or send packages.

• Year-round Campus Charging: Enrolled students can charge any bookstore purchase and pay through your campus account.  There is a $500 limit, and it can be used in-store or online for anything you want to buy at the bookstore.

Bookstore website link

• Facilitates equal access in academic pursuits, promotes self-advocacy in students, and fosters inclusion for students with disabilities.

• Located on the lower of the Main Library Suite 17

CADR website link

The Center for Writers (CFW) provides no-cost writing support to NDSU undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff.  Schedule an appointment with a consultant, join a workshop, become part of a Writing Community, or just stop by to get some writing done. 

Our writing consultants have experience working with a wide variety of documents at all levels. Our goal is to help our clients become independent writers; consequently, in our one-on-one sessions, we take time to thoroughly discuss issues that arise in drafts. We want to ensure the writer understands how to make appropriate writing decisions.

Center for Writers website link

• The NDSU Counseling Center offers free, confidential support for students. You can get help with things like stress, anxiety, depression, academic struggles, or relationship concerns—whether it’s through individual, group, or couples counseling. There are no session limits, and all services are free.

• They also offer:

  1. Crisis/Walk-in support (during the day or after hours through FirstLink)

  2. Workshops, therapy groups, self-help library

  3. And a really popular Relaxation & Reflection Room with a massage chair, calming lights, and other wellness tools!

• Additionally, the Center offers ADHD testing at a minimal fee (with Student Health; additional fees may apply).

• The team includes a licensed psychologist, doctoral and master’s-level counselors, and grad student interns—all with different experiences and specialties. If your first counselor isn’t the right fit, you can always switch.

• They also work closely with other campus services like Disability Services, Student Health, and Case Management to help support students in a well-rounded way.

• To make an appointment for counseling or the relaxation room, just call the Center or stop by Ceres Hall 212.

• You can also check out their website at ndsu.edu/counseling or watch their quick intro video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR9EeEKWK50

Counseling Center website link

• The NDSU Math Emporium is used for College Algebra and Trigonometry (Math 98, Math 103 and Math 105).

• Each week students spend 1 hour and 15 minutes in a large lecture where material is reviewed and they turn in sheets from their guided notebooks.

• Students also spend 2 hours in the computer lab working on: their guided notebook; quizzes, and homework.

• Students take exams in the computer lab once they have scored at least a 60% on the practice test.

• All Emporium time is proctored by instructors, graduate TAs, and undergraduate tutors who help students as needed.

• The emporium lab, in the basement of the NDSU Library, is open 49 hours a week for students to drop-in as their schedule permits.

Math Emporium website link

“One Stop is a student-focused service center that provides information about your account, financial aid, scholarships, tuition, bill payments, class registration, student records and so much more! We offer students a dedicated initial point of contact for all enrollment matters whether it be in person, via email, or over the phone. Our goal is to serve the NDSU community by helping navigate the administrative processes of higher education.”

One Stop helps students navigate their customer account, registration, and financial aid/scholarships.

One Stop website link

• Orientation at NDSU acquaints students with campus and university life and facilitates connection-making with other students, faculty, and staff.  Connection Crew is a group of returning students who guide students throughout Orientation and provide a student-to-student perspective that helps new students know what to expect.   Attendees consistently report feeling more informed, confident, and excited to start their semester at NDSU. 

• Family members and other supporters are invited to attend the orientation program as well, as they play a crucial role in the success of the student. We have an orientation program designed to familiarize your supporters with NDSU and its many resources. They learn about what to expect during students' college years, meet college leaders, learn about campus resources and how NDSU supports student success.  Most family orientation programming is separate from the student program, which allows students to begin making connections with peers, faculty, and staff. 

• NDSU and family members share the same goal; the success of their students.  Because families are so important to students’ success, NDSU Family Programs strive to keep families informed and connected throughout the year.  With electronic newsletters, a Facebook page, and a webpage, family members will know about important dates, deadlines, resources, and campus events.  

• Welcome Week is designed to assist new students in their transition to NDSU.  Welcome Week is an opportunity for students to make connections with peers, faculty, staff, and upper-class students while learning to navigate the many facets of student life. There are a diverse range of activities and events designed to give new students the information and experiences needed to start their semester strong.  The Welcome Week team of returning students guide and mentor new students during the first few days before classes begin. 

Orientation website link

Welcome Week website link

• Student Health Service, is the campus clinic and pharmacy for enrolled and eligible students. They are here to serve all your healthcare needs and have a physician, nurse practitioners, mental health specialist, nurses, a dietitian, lab, x-ray staff, and a health promotion team that includes sexual assault prevention and advocacy. 

• As with anything healthcare-related, explaining this service accurately can be difficult. Things to keep in mind:

  • Do...

    • keep to the description above. If you limit it to the two sentences you won't be wrong.

    • share positive experiences (as long as it's not oversharing).

  • Don't...

    • talk about insurance or costs (admission counselors can cover those questions.)

    • recommend that people go off campus.

    • overpromise (keep to the script)

Student Health Services website link

• Student Support Services (SSS) helps eligible students explore educational opportunities by offering several free services such as: 1-1 tutoring, peer mentoring, supplemental grant money, FAFSA guidance, career guidance, and more. 

• All participants are assigned an Educational Specialist who is trained to help students overcome the academic, financial, and personal challenges associated with attending college.  

• SSS students are 40% more likely to earn a baccalaureate degree within six years when compared with their peers who are not participants of the SSS program.

• All NDSU undergraduate students who meet at least one of these eligibility criteria (low-income status, first-generation status, or disability status), and exhibit academic need, are recommended to complete the free SSS application to become a participant.

• Over 3,500 NDSU students qualify for TRIO SSS. Because space is limited to 350 participants, students are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

TRIO/SSS website link

The mission of VALOR (Veteran Alliance Organization) is to improve campus climate for student veterans and enhance their success.

"Student veterans" includes veterans, active-duty service members, reservists, and members of the National Guard.

VALOR focuses its efforts on:

• Maintaining a network of supportive allies to student veterans;

• Guiding and supporting efforts focused on student veteran recruitment, enrollment, persistence, and completion;

• Providing information and resources to promote understanding of student veterans;

• Cataloging resources available to assist student veterans at the campus, community, state, and federal level; and,

• Helping student veterans translate their life experiences to success in their studies and future endeavors.

VALOR website link

Military & Veterans Certification website link