Academic Success Workshops
CASE offers a wide variety of workshops throughout the semester focused on skills that support your academic success, such as: Time management, overcoming procrastination, midterm & finals prep, and more!
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Get Ahead, Stay Ahead
The Center for Academic Success and Engagement (CASE) is the academic support hub. Need help navigating coursework, managing your time, or finding a supportive community? CASE is here to help!
We are your one-stop-shop for all your academic support needs. Our programs and services are here to:
Location: Room 260
Hours: Monday - Thursday 10:00am - 6:00pm, Friday 10:00am - 2:00pm
Contact: StamfordCASE@UConn.edu
UConn Stamford Tutoring houses the Writing Center and Q Course Center. Tutoring services include Writing, Chemistry, Physics, Math, Statistics, Psychology, Computer Science & Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Biology courses, and more. There are also virtual options for some subjects. Tutoring is free to all students.
For more information, visit: https://academicadvising.stamford.uconn.edu/tutoring-center/
Looking for one-on-one support? Meet with a Peer Leader to get personalized strategies for success. We’ll help you create a personalized action plan around time management, study techniques, goal setting, and more. Perfect for students seeking to better understand how to succeed at UConn Stamford and utilize all the resources available to them.
Hours
Walk-in (no appointment needed)
Drop into the Academic Lounge—your go-to spot for getting focused on your studies—no appointment needed! With comfy couches, quiet corners, and plenty of tables, it’s the perfect place to review notes or meet up for a study session.
CASE offers a wide variety of workshops throughout the semester focused on skills that support your academic success, such as: Time management, overcoming procrastination, midterm & finals prep, and more!
The Center for Access & Postsecondary Success (CAPS) empowers highly motivated and capable students in their pursuit of higher education. CAPS provides enriching programs, resources, and mentorship opportunities that support students who are among the first in their families to attend college, from households with fewer economic advantages, or who bring valuable perspectives shaped by diverse life experiences. Our goal is to foster academic achievement, leadership, and long-term success in college and beyond.
You must be admitted into the CAPS program prior to starting at UConn.
To learn more, visit: https://caps.center.uconn.edu/
Resilience, Initiative, Support, and Excellence (RISE) is a student success program designed to help students thrive throughout their college journey. RISE provides enriching programs, resources, and mentorship opportunities that support students who are among the first in their families to attend college, from households with fewer economic advantages, or who bring valuable perspectives shaped by diverse life experiences. We believe in the strength, determination, and potential of every student to overcome challenges, build community, and achieve meaningful success in their academic and professional goals.
To learn more, visit: https://caps.center.uconn.edu/rise/
Apply to become a part of RISE: https://caps.center.uconn.edu/rise/rise-application/
