Academic Support Resources

Please note that this is not an extensive list of student resources. If you would like to recommend additions to this list, please reach out to the office coordinator, Lee Mangler.

American Indian Student Center

The American Indian Student Center is committed to providing a welcome home-place to support those who have courageously chosen to walk the path of higher education. American Indian Student Engagement and Success understands that a vital part of our function involves nation building and works to encourage students to recognize and develop their voice and help prepare Native students to respond to the call to return home.

American Indian Student Center

Counseling Services

The SDSU Counseling Center is dedicated to fostering our student body's holistic well-being and academic success. We aim to empower students to navigate personal and academic challenges, develop resilience and achieve their fullest potential through compassionate, confidential and culturally sensitive support. By offering a range of counseling services, workshops and resources, we strive to create an environment that promotes mental health awareness, personal growth and a balanced life, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to thrive in their educational journey and beyond.

Counseling Services

Jack's Cupboard

Jack's Cupboard is the free, on-campus food pantry at South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã State University. Our goal is to alleviate food insecurity among SDSU students by providing food and personal care items to Jackrabbits who need them.

Jack's Cupboard

Lucas P. Wintrode Autism Support Services

The Lucas P. Wintrode Autism Support Services program strives to reimagine a campus culture where autistic students are considered when designing classes, events and opportunities, their individual strengths are valued, and everyone is equipped to support student success.

Lucas P. Wintrode Autism Support Services

Math and Science Help

The Math Help Center provides free tutoring for students taking MATH 101, 103, 114, 115, 120, 121, 123, 125 at SDSU. (STAT 281 tutoring is available at certain times). The Math Help Center is located in Chicoine Architecture, Mathematics and Engineering Hall, Room 292.

We now provide both appointment and walk-in tutoring.

Math Help Center


The Wintrode Tutoring Program continues to provide small-group tutoring for CHEM 106, 112, 112 (Honors), 114 and 326.

  • When students schedule using , they can search for tutoring sessions. Check out these step-by-step instructions, or contact the Wintrode Center on the Wintrode Virtual Front Desk, by phone at 605-688-4155 or by email.
  • Sessions will be held in Wagner Hall Rooms 142 and 114 (as needed). Stop by Wagner Hall Room 121 if you need help finding your tutor.

Chemistry Help Center


Supplemental Instruction is a series of weekly review sessions for students enrolled in historically difficult courses. Supplemental Instruction is provided for all students who want to improve their understanding of course material and improve their grades.

Supplemental Instruction is offered for the following courses:

  • Biology 101, 108, 151, 221, 325
  • Chemistry 106, 112, 114

Supplemental Instruction

Office of Career Development

Facilitating the transition from student to professional and helping students and employers connect are two goals that drive the services of the Office of Career Development. From students exploring career options and job possibilities to employers posting jobs and conducting on-campus interviews, we provide help both online and in person.

Office of Career Development

International Student and Scholar Engagement

International Student and Scholar Engagement is a comprehensive home for international student and scholar services, international undergraduate admission, study abroad planning and community connections programs. All services and activities are intended to help enrich the experience of international students here at SDSU and to expand global engagement for all students, faculty and staff.

International Student and Scholar Engagement

Ombuds Office

The Ombuds Office is a private place to discuss your problems, concerns or complaints. The office is an independent problem-solving resource for all members of the university community.

Ombuds Office

Student Health Clinic Services

The South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã State University Student Health Clinic is dedicated to providing cost-effective, evidence-based health care tailored to students, promoting well-being and academic success within a respectful setting.

Student Health Clinic

Study Hub

Study Hub connects students with various resources across campus.

Check out Success Strategies for Getting Started in College Classes, Academic Success, Time Management and Personal Well-being.

Don't miss the Academic Supports section, which provides information on tutoring and Supplemental Instruction sessions for specific subjects.

Study Hub

Testing Center

The mission of the South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã State University Testing Center is to assist individuals in reaching their academic and professional goals by providing a secure, friendly and comfortable environment where exams are administered, proctored and scored with integrity. The testing center adheres to the standards set forth by the National College Testing Association Professional Standards and Guidelines.

The South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã State University Testing Center provides a range of academic and professional testing services for SDSU students and the community. Registration for most services is completed through RegisterBlast. However, national exams require registration through our test partners.

Testing Center

TRIO Student Support Services

SDSU offers two TRIO programs that support first-generation and income-eligible students in college access, preparation and success. Both programs provide proactive support systems that increase the probability of student success and graduation from college.

TRIO programs are college opportunity programs that advocate for college access and success. Programs are funded by the U.S. Department of Education, and participants must meet eligibility requirements in federal guidelines.

TRIO Student Support Services

Veterans Services and Engagement

The mission of Veterans Services and Engagement is to assist military veterans, their family members and their survivors in obtaining all federal and state educational benefits and entitlements they have earned by serving in the United States military and to provide guidance and support services that will aid veterans in their transition to academic and civilian life.

Veterans Services and Engagement

Wintrode Student Success and Opportunity Center

Grounded in access and opportunity, these programs continue the efforts of Virgil and Josephine Wintrode to help students overcome obstacles and gain the skills they need to move forward with confidence. This purpose aligns with SDSU's land-grant mission to promote learning excellence and to provide educational access to all.

Wintrode Student Success and Opportunity Center

Writing and Speech Centers

The SDSU Writing Center, located in Hilton M. Briggs Library 103, serves all students enrolled in the university, both graduate and undergraduate. Students can chat about an essay for a composition or history class, a research paper, abstracts for a human development or sociology paper or a job or graduate school application letter — in short, any type of writing that they have concerns about. Consultations take place during any stage of the writing process — from determining the ideas, focus and framework to citing sources and figuring out how semicolons work and polishing the style.

The Writing Center staff is comprised of English instructors and graduate students who have all taught English 101 and other writing courses and, beginning in spring 2015, undergraduate students who have been trained to tutor in the Writing Center. They are experienced in working with students of all backgrounds, including second-language learners. However, our tutors are not editors, nor will they simply proofread a student's writing. Each session is devoted to an active and engaged learning experience in which the tutor and the student work together to improve writing.

Writing Center


The Speech Center, located in Pugsley Center 305, offers an opportunity for CMST 101 students to practice their speech and receive feedback.

Speech Center

Additional Resources
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