Academic Support Services

SMART Space is Here for You!

The SMART (Study Mentors And Resource Tutors) Space is your headquarters for academic success. The resources and programs below are designed to help you meet your educational and career goals. Make the most of the Champlain experience with academic coaching and subject-area tutors.

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Academic Coaching

Academic coaches work with you one-on-one to help you create personal plans for academic success. Coaches can help you manage your time, improve your study skills, advocate for yourself, build your reading comprehension, and stay on top of your assignments throughout the semester. 

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24/7 Online Tutoring - Smarthinking

In addition to the resources above provided by Champlain coaches and tutors, students can find online tutorials in math, business, writing, and the sciences, as well as a full range of study resources including writing manuals, sample problems, research tools, and study skills manuals at Smarthinking.

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Tutoring Centers

Peer tutors, recommended by Champlain faculty and trained by SMART Space staff, offer help with course content, homework assistance, and test preparation. Peer writing consultants provide writing support for all members of the Champlain community.

SMART Space Tutoring Centers

FREE peer tutoring!
No appointment needed!


Having someone understanding and supportive on your side to help you advocate for yourself is invaluable during the college experience, especially when they also have helpful advice to give and are knowledgeable about how classes work.

SMART Space User