Understanding WHEN we might need help, is one thing. You should also know HOW to reach out. Let’s take a brief look at seven resources available to every PSU student who is willing to reach out for them.
Check out the following resources and find three that might have made a difference in your academic performance last semester.
Lower Level of Lamson Learning Commons
9am to 5pm weekdays
Sundays 6pm to 9pm (virtual)
Zoom Room (weekdays by appointment; Sunday drop-ins okay)
603-535-2831
Make Appointments here!
Or email Jane Weber (jlweber@plymouth.edu)
Our staff of professional and student consultants is here to collaborate with you on writing projects:
- academic papers
- presentations
- blog posts
- creative writing
- resumés and cover letters
- speeches
- and anything else that involves writing
How would I get started?
While you can actually walk-in at some times (in person or virtually), most people make an appointment a day or two ahead of time. Pemi has just shown up for his 2 PM appointment…
JANE: Welcome Pemi! What can we help with you with?
PEMI: Well, I’m having trouble getting started on this paper I’m supposed to write for my Communication class. I was wondering if you could help me come up with an idea and start a draft?
JANE: We can! I see you brought the assignment from your professor. Let’s start there and go over it together…
Process timeline
Make an appointment 1-2 days ahead of time
Bring Draft and/or assignment details
Meet with writing consultant
Fun Fact
While we’re not a proofreading service, we can help you to develop your poofreading skills. (Did you catch that? Good! You’re off to a great start!)
Main Level of Speare Hall (209)
For more information on the PASS Office or to request a Tutor, visit our website at go.plymouth.edu/PASS
603-535-2270
Make Appointments here!
Or email Angie Ricciardi (aricciardi@plymouth.edu)
The primary goal of Plymouth Academic Support Services (PASS) is to collaborate with undergraduate students in becoming efficient, independent learners. Our program components of TRIO Student Support Services and Tutoring are designed to engage students in developing effective learning strategies and skills to enable them to enjoy academic success. It is important to visit the PASS Office early in the semester, as the process takes time to build success. The tutor request deadline is the course withdrawal date of each semester.
How would I get started?
While you can actually walk-in at some times (in person or virtually), most people make an appointment a day or two ahead of time. Pemi has just shown up for his 2 PM appointment…
JANE: Welcome Pemi! What can we help with you with?
PEMI: Well, I’m having trouble getting started on this paper I’m supposed to write for my Communication class. I was wondering if you could help me come up with an idea and start a draft?
JANE: We can! I see you brought the assignment from your professor. Let’s start there and go over it together…
Process timeline
The first thing you need to do is ask for help. Stop by our office, or visit our website. There, you can request a tutor. if you want study skills help, you can usually get it right away. if you’re looking for help in a specific course, it can take up to a week to arrange tutoring. Regularly check your campus email for communication about your tutoring request.
Fun Fact
While the tutors won’t do your homework for you, they are a great support source to work alongside you to make sure that you are grasping the information and preparing you for your next exam! And remember, tutoring is not a quick fix; rather, it is an additional academic commitment.
Speare Administration Building, Room 210 (Main Level of Speare)
9am to 5pm weekdays
603-535-3300
Make Appointments here!
Campus Accessibility Services at Plymouth State University is committed to achieving equal educational opportunity and full participation for students with disabilities. We are committed to helping students to maximize their potential while helping them to develop and maintain independence through self-determination and self-advocacy. If you had a 504 plan or IEP in high school, or you have a diagnosis that requires additional supports, come chat with us!
How would I get started?
While you can actually walk-in at some times (in person or virtually), most people make an appointment a day or two ahead of time. Pemi has just shown up for his 2 PM appointment…
LINDSAY: Welcome Pemi! What can we help you with?
PEMI: I was told that I might be able to receive some accommodations based on a diagnosis that I have. I was wondering if you could help me with that?
LINDSAY: Glady! The first step will be to register with our office, and the second step will be to provide us with documentation of that diagnosis. Let me show you where you can access our registration form and what documentation might look like….
Process timeline
- Register with CAS – Complete our registration form and provide us with some general information on your diagnosis, your current needs, and any accommodations you might have had in the past.
- Provide Documentation – In order to receive accommodations of any kind, CAS requires documentation of diagnoses/disabilities. Documentation can include copies of 504 plans, IEPs, diagnostic testing reports, notes from providers, etc. If you are unsure of what may count as adequate documentation, please reach out to CAS. (Tip: If you have electronic copies of your documents at the ready, you can upload them at the bottom of your registration form!)
- Schedule a Meeting – After CAS has received your registration form and your documentation, you will be invited to schedule a meeting with Lindsay or Sydney to create your letter of accommodation. Accommodations are not in place until this first meeting has taken place.
- Submit your Semester Request – If you have already completed the first three steps, you will need to submit a Semester Request each semester you would like to use your accommodations. You can submit your Semester Request by logging into Accommodate with your PSU login.
Fun Fact
Campus Accessibility Services serves an average of 700+ PSU students each year, and the number continues to grow. That is approximately 19% of the student population!
Main Level of Lamson Learning Commons
Drop by, chat, email or call:
Monday-Wednesday 9am to 9pm
Thursday-Friday 9am to 5pm
Sundays 5pm to 9pm
psu-library-reference@plymouth.edu
603-535-2455
Want to meet via Zoom? Chat us during the hours above and let us know or make an appointment here.
Our staff of professional and student consultants is here to assist with your research:
- selecting or focusing a topic
- finding books or articles
- evaluating sources
- locating materials in the building
- citing sources
To connect with reference librarians, you have five main options:
- Visit the information desk at Lamson Library
- Visit Lamson Library’s FAQ website here
- Chat online with a librarian here
- Email a librarian here
- Text a librarian at (603) 244-3727
How would I get started?
You can walk-in during the hours listed above, but you can also chat or call us at those times. You can email us anytime and we’ll get back to you ASAP. You can also set up a one-on-one appointment with a librarian. Dana has just arrived at the reference desk…
MIKE: Good morning! What can I help with you with?
DANA: I need five sources for a paper I’m writing on later school start times. I looked but I don’t think there’s anything on my topic.
MIKE: What an interesting topic! I have some ideas about places we can look and some different search terms we might use. Let’s try some searches together…
Process timeline
Fun Fact
Sometimes we start off with a topic that is too big because it seems like that will be easier than a smaller topic. But often the opposite is true! Really big topics can mean being overwhelmed by too many sources. Librarians can help you find the topic sweet spot and the sources to go along with it.
The Navigate app is available to all PSU students for free in both the Apple & Android app stores. The Navigate app boasts many resourceful features such as class schedule, campus resources, major/career exploration, appointment scheduling, reminders and more!
One of the most useful resources to students in the app is the “Study Buddies” feature. This feature allows students to connect with others in their class to form study groups so that you can connect outside of the classroom to continue learning together! To access this feature, as well as others, please refer to the slides below.
This is the Navigate app’s home page. You will notice that the application will notify you if others in your class are looking for Study Buddies as well. To access the Study Buddies page, you will want to click on the green button in the top right corner.
This is the Study Buddies page of the app. Simply click the join button for any/all the classes that you will want to join this program to begin connecting with other students in that course. Here you will see that Pemi has already joined Study Buddies for Finite Mathematics with two other students.
This is the additional resources page of the Navigate app (available via the middle left button on Pemi’s home page) where you can learn about all of the other services that PSU has in place to support your success here!
ALL faculty schedule at last one office hour for each course that they teach. Some even offer options to visit them on zoom.
Check your syllabus or the Canvas site for your course to see when and where you can find them.
When you have a question about an assignment or a concept, or when you just need to know where you stand in a class, you should always start by talking to your professor. Sure, you can catch them after class and have a hurried conversation, but visiting your faculty during their office hours not only allows you to have a more in-depth conversation, it sends a message to your faculty that you are engaged in the class and committed to being successful.
How would I get started?
Assuming they are not already meeting with someone else, you can simply drop in during your professor’s published office hours. Or, if you have another course scheduled at that time, you can always send an email to the professor to ask if you can set up a time that works for both of your schedules.
Try this
Rather than waiting until you have a problem in the class, go to your professor’s office hours THIS week just to introduce yourself. Say something like, “Hi Professor ____, I’m _____ from your ____ class. I realized I have never spoken to you outside of class so I wanted to stop by and say hello.” Since most students do not take the time to visit faculty during office hours, you’ll be surprised at how pleased your professor is to have a chance to chat with you. And later, when you need help on that big assignment, the interaction will be more productive for both of you.
Fun Fact
For a funny (but 100% correct) take on office hours, check out this video!
Between Blair & Mary Lyon Halls
8am to 4:30pm weekdays
603-535-2206
Please call to make an appointment
Or email Dr. David Zehr (zehr@plymouth.edu)
Or email Amy Moll (akmoll@plymouth.edu)
The Academic Student Advocate (ASA) is a part of an inter-divisional team for academic affairs and student affairs located in Frost House. The ASA provides advice, guidance, and support for students in matters that may affect their academic standing or progress toward a degree. The academic student advocate works collaboratively with other campus offices to resolve both simple and complex issues in a timely and efficient manner, and may be consulted for issues including but not limited to:
- Taking a leave of absence from PSU
- Withdrawing from PSU
- Late adds, late drops, and late withdrawals from classes
- Grade disputes
- Allegations of violating the Academic Integrity Policy
- Student absences from classes
- General classroom concerns
How would I get started?
While you can actually walk-in at some times, most people make an appointment a day or two ahead of time. Pemi has just shown up for his 2 PM appointment…
ZEHR: Welcome Pemi! What can we help you with?
PEMI: Well, I am worried about my grades this semester and have some concerns about my ability to pass my classes. I was wondering if you could help me get started on a plan to keep me successful here at PSU?
ZEHR: We can! Let’s get started on some action steps to get you back on track…
Process timeline
Fun Fact
The academic student advocate also provides assistance and guidance to faculty in policy matters. The advocate is a consulting member of the Academic Affairs Committee, which is a principal policy making committee in faculty governance.