Academic, Counseling, and Testing Services

The Center for Student Success offers several services for student success, advising for success in college with resources for developing study skills and time management. Tutoring services are available on a limited basis in all basic education and many specialized courses. Tutoring helps to strengthen a student’s basic academic skills and course content knowledge so that he/she experiences improved academic development. Tutors are IWU students recommended by faculty, trained by professional staff, and paid to assist their fellow students. The program is beneficial for the students as well as the faculty.

Testing services include the SAT, MAT, CLEP, testing accommodations (see “Disability Services”), and counseling assessment. Tests are scheduled individually.

The Center for Student Success also houses a federally funded TRIO program that offers a range of services for eligible students. The main goal of the program is to provide additional support services necessary to increase college retention and graduation. The program is open to first generation students, low-income students and students with disabilities.

Counseling services focus on assisting each student in developing skills, abilities, and potential within the academic, social, spiritual, physical, and emotional climate of the campus. Counseling is professional and confidential. Personal counseling includes support for psychological and emotional issues, as well as behavioral transitions.