Academic Success

Clark State provides free access to Tutor.com for current students, offering on-demand academic support anytime.

Through Tutor.com, students can access free 24/7 assistance with course work, test preparation, writing or academic and career coaching with expert tutors through a virtual classroom featuring audio and video chat, screen sharing and interactive whiteboards. You can also submit papers and receive detailed written feedback from academic writing specialists — often within hours.

Free drop-in tutoring is available at our Springfield main campus in the Student Academic Support Center on the first floor of Rhodes Hall. No appointment is required.

Hours:

• Monday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Tuesday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Wednesday: 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (Springfield) and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (Beavercreek)
• Thursday: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Friday: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (Springfield)
• To get started, complete the Tutor Request Form

The Clark State Cyber Club helps students develop basic computer skills such as downloading and storing files, navigating Blackboard, internet usage and proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

Hours:

• Monday: 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Springfield main campus, LRC, room 113
• Tuesday: 3 p.m.–6 p.m., Springfield main campus, LRC, room 115
• Wednesday: 2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m., Springfield main campus, LRC, room 113
• Thursday: 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m., Beavercreek, room 210

Life happens. At Clark State, we know grades are affected by more than academics. We also believe a grade does not define intelligence or potential. It simply reflects a moment in time — and moments can change, especially when students face life challenges such as housing, finances, health, transportation difficulty, loss and grief, work obligations, family responsibilities or childcare.

That’s where Clark State’s Academic Engagement Program comes in to help students stay on a path to success. Clark State reviews student grades, grade point averages and academic progress each semester. When progress is off-track, students are connected with AEP and paired with an engagement specialist, a staff member who works one-on-one with them to focus is on real-life solutions and long-term success by:

• Listening to understand what is affecting their success
• Assisting in study and time-management habits
• Connecting with tutoring, advising or campus services
• Identifying community resources to assist
• Creating a realistic plan to get back on track academically.

What Happens if You Join AEP?
If you enter AEP, here is what to expect:

1. You’ll receive notice that your academic standing needs improvement.
2. An advisor helps you plan your schedule and connects you with an Engagement Specialist.
3. You complete a short AEP orientation and discuss your needs.
4. Each week, you receive tips and check in about your progress.
5. If you’re enrolled in classes, you’ll also be added to AEP-0001, a no-cost, no-credit support course that helps track progress.
6. Completing engagement activities helps show progress and may help if future academic decisions are needed.
7. If placed on Academic Pause, you may appeal and share your situation.
8. Even during a pause, you can continue working with staff to prepare for your return.

For more information, see the Student Handbook for GPA calculations and academic policies.