Academic Development is the place to go for help with your academic work. Our mission is to assist students in developing the skills, strategies, and behaviors needed to perform as confident, independent, and active learners. Our services are designed to help both students who are having academic difficulties and those who just want to improve their performance.

 

Cyert Hall, Suite B5
4910 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Office: 412-268-6878
Fax: 412-268-1396

Peer Tutoring

During the fall and spring semesters, evening tutoring is scheduled for Sunday - Thursday, 8:30pm - 11:00pm, in the Donner Reading Room and Mudge Library, and in the West Wing Tech Lounge on Monday and Wednesday nights.

Afternoon walk-in sessions are available in Cyert Hall.

>> Afternoon Walk-in Schedule
>> Evening Walk-in Schedule

>> Walk-in Schedule Changes

>> Standing Tutoring Appointments

Supplemental Instruction

Supplemental Instruction (SI) is an academic enrichment program that is offered in select courses. Voluntary, weekly study/review sessions are led by trained student leaders.

>> SI Sessions

Study Groups

Organized Study Groups are available in selected courses each term. The Study Groups are limited to six students and are facilitated by a student leader.

>> Study Groups

Academic Counseling

Academic Counseling is an assistance program that helps students acquire more effective and efficient study skills.

>> Evaluate Your Study Space
>> Top Study Spots
>> MORE…

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Current Workshops

Citing Sources

Wednesday, Oct. 8th
5:00-6:30pm

Give credit where credit is due!
This workshop will introduce you to the following ideas:
 • Citation models
 • Why and when you need to cite your sources
 • Practice…practice…practice citing sources

Time Management

Wednesday, Oct. 8th
8:00-9:00pm

Having trouble getting a handle on assignments, projects, extra-curricular activities, etc.?
Learn how to:
  - Schedule your time to fit it all in
  - Work more efficiently & effectively
  - Decress your stress trying to meet deadlines

Giving Academic Presentations

Does giving academic presentations make you feel nervous?

How do you prepare for academic presentations?

What tips/advice would help you to become a more effective public speaker?

Join this series of three workshops!
Tuesdays, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11
6:00-7:30pm

>> Register online.

Staff Resources

>> Download and Print Forms

Giving

Your generous gift will allow our department to continue offering high quality academic support services to the campus community while providing enriching job opportunities for Carnegie Mellon undergraduates.

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