Academic Resource Center
About the Academic Resource Center
You’re here to learn. We’re here to help. The Academic Resource Center supports all Wingate University students in strategizing for success. During every step of your journey, we’re by your side with:
- CRLA (College Reading and Learning Association) Program Certification for Levels I, II, and III
- Subject area peer tutoring
- Individual study or small group review space
- Supplemental Instruction and Embedded tutoring in appropriate courses
- Helpful handouts and how-to materials
- Skills review and academic support
- Academic Support Lyceum Series
- Applied Learning Strategies Seminars
- Upperclassmen peer support
- A robust student worker program
- Consultation for difficult academic decision-making
At Wingate University, learning is personal. We will personalize your learning strategies and find the support you need. Get started by visiting the Academic Resource Center on the second floor of the Ethel K. Smith Library or emailing arc@wingate.edu.
Contact Us
Kristin Wharton
(704) 233-8366
Writing Center:
Dr. Dustin Morris
(704) 233-8070
Gateway 101:
Melissa Nink
(704) 233-8660
Christa Helms Austin Writing Center
If you’re a current Wingate University student, employee or alumnus, the Writing Center offers the following resources to help you become a stronger, more confident writer:
- Consultations (for faculty)
- Critique services
- Online self-help PDFs
- Tutoring sessions for all classes
These services are free, but please be aware of the following policies so that you can glean the greatest benefit from our services.
Peer Tutoring
The tutors in this program are other students who have been successful in class and are recommended by their professors. These peer tutors have taken the classes and understand how to help fellow students grasp the course content and refine their study skills. In a typical semester, the peer tutoring program:
- Hires approximately 60 tutors
- Works with more than 400 students
- Conducts more than 1,500 tutoring sessions