The Academic Success Center is a hub of support services tailored for Purdue Global students. Mentors can play a key role in helping mentees navigate what’s available. Whether they need writing feedback, help understanding a tough concept, or just some guidance on where to start, the ASC is a great first stop.
A free, ungraded course available to all Purdue Global students, and it’s a great resource to share with your mentee. Encourage them to enroll if they need extra support outside of their regular classes. In PG411, students can submit papers for feedback, ask academic questions, run assignments through TurnItIn, and access writing and study resources—all without worrying about grades. It’s a low-pressure way for your mentee to build skills and gain confidence. Self-sign up in PG Campus - Degree Plan section.
Hosted regularly by Purdue Global, these webinars cover a wide range of topics—from time management and study skills to stress reduction, APA formatting, and academic writing. They’re a great way for students to learn new strategies, ask questions in real time, and feel more connected to the Purdue Global community. Encourage your mentee to attend live sessions when they can or explore the library of recorded webinars at their convenience.
As a mentor, the Purdue Global Learning for Success Center (LSC) is a fantastic resource to share with your mentee. It’s designed to help students build the essential skills needed to thrive in an online learning environment. The LSC offers support on topics like time and stress management, critical reading, professional communication, note-taking, creating presentations, and even recording voice narration for assignments.
The Writing Center is one of the most valuable resources you can recommend to your mentee. It provides personalized, positive, and constructive feedback to help students grow as writers—no matter their starting point. The Writing Center offers support at every stage of the writing process, from brainstorming to final revisions.
Encourage your mentee to connect with the professional Writing Tutors, who provide holistic guidance through one-on-one appointments, written feedback, and other media-rich tools.
The Purdue Global Math Center is a great resource to share with your mentee if they need support in any math-related course. It offers positive, constructive feedback and guidance through media-rich tools and one-on-one tutoring sessions.
Professional Math Tutors work with students at all levels to help them build confidence, strengthen their understanding of key concepts, and develop strategies for success. Encouraging your mentee to use the Math Center can make a big difference in their academic experience.
Professional Science Tutors are available to guide students through assignments, clarify challenging material, and offer strategies to strengthen their learning. Recommending the Science Center can help your mentee feel more confident and capable in their science studies.
The Purdue Global Science Center is a valuable support option for mentees enrolled in science courses. It provides positive, constructive feedback and a variety of resources to help students better understand scientific concepts and succeed in their coursework.
Navigating business courses can be challenging, especially for students new to the subject. The Purdue Global Business Center offers hands-on support to help students strengthen their understanding and build confidence. Through one-on-one tutoring, media-rich resources, and personalized feedback, Business Tutors work with students at any stage of their learning.
Sharing this resource with your mentee can give them the tools they need to succeed in assignments, grasp core concepts, and stay engaged throughout their business program.
Technology plays a major role in many Purdue Global courses, and some students may need extra support to navigate it with confidence.
Technology Tutors are available to guide students through their technology coursework, offering support on key concepts, assignments, and skill development.
TASS Specialists focus on helping students install and troubleshoot academic software so they can fully participate in their classes without technical roadblocks.
If your mentee is feeling stuck with technology or course-specific software, pointing them to this center can make a big difference in their success and confidence.
The Study Studio is a one-stop hub where students can explore all the Academic Success Centers' resources in one convenient place. It brings together support from the Learning for Success, Writing, Math, Science, Business, and Technology Centers in a variety of formats—including articles, videos, podcasts, and interactive tools.
If your mentee isn’t sure where to start or wants to explore resources on their own time, the Study Studio is a great place to direct them. It’s designed to make learning more accessible, flexible, and engaging for every type of student.
The AI Task Force Website offers a growing collection of student-focused resources to help build understanding and confidence around generative artificial intelligence (AI). From foundational concepts to practical applications, this site provides tools, guides, and learning materials that support students at all levels of AI familiarity.
If your mentee is curious about how AI is shaping education, research, or career fields—or wants to explore how to use it responsibly in their own work—this is a great place to start.
Academic Writer is an online platform created by the American Psychological Association (APA) to help students learn, practice, and apply APA style in their writing. It offers interactive tutorials, writing templates, and citation tools to make mastering APA easier and more approachable.
If your mentee is struggling with formatting papers, citing sources, or understanding APA guidelines, Academic Writer is a powerful resource you can recommend to build their confidence and accuracy.
Read&Write is a literacy support tool designed to assist students with reading, writing, and research. It offers features like text-to-speech, word prediction, dictionary support, and proofreading tools to help improve comprehension and writing accuracy.
This tool can be especially helpful for mentees who benefit from audio support, struggle with reading dense material, or need extra help organizing their thoughts when writing assignments.