University Resources

Appalachian State University Resources are located on campus and are available for all students to be successful in their academic careers.

Office of Disability Services ~ D.D. Dougherty Hall
www.ods.appstate.edu or call (828) 262- 2291

University Writing Center ~ Room 008, Belk Library & Information Commons , basement floor
www.writingcenter.appstate.edu or call (828) 262-3144
Offers free services to students, faculty, and staff who would like to discuss a piece of writing with an informed, sensitive reader. These are by walk-in or appointments. They work with writers on a wide variety of projects and at any stage of the writing process, from inventing topics to editing at the sentence level.

University Library ~ Belk Library & Information Commons
www.library.appstate.edu or call (828) 262-2186
www.library.appstate.edu/reference/rap_request for RAP Sessions
RAP (Research Advisory Program) Sessions provide students the opportunity to meet with a librarian for in-depth reference assistance to identify appropriate sources for a research topic and uninterrupted time with a librarian. Library offers tutorials and guides on citing sources and research tutorials online. Students can also check out resources such as books, DVDs and movies, research journals, databases and study rooms.

University Tutorial Services ~ 208 D.D. Dougherty Hall
www.tutoring.appstate.edu or call (828) 262-3060
If you are having academic difficulty or just want to do your best in a course, Tutoring Services provides resources that can help. Tutoring is free for all Appalachian students and offers weekly sessions (1-3 persons) in the UTS Lab and several Departmental Help Labs ( General Math & Statistics, Math 1030, Physics, Accounting ) that are accessible without an appointment.

Study Skills Services ~ 233 D.D. Dougherty Hall
www.lss.appstate.edu or call (828) 262-3044
Sign up for a free one-on-one appointment with the Director of Learning Skills Services to focus on a specific area, sign up for weekly appointments with a General Tutor who can coach you in learning skills applied to current courses, take a Skills Course, find answers to your study skills questions and learn on your own using our online resources and graphic organizers that are tools you might find helpful.

Supplemental Instruction ~ 211 D.D. Dougherty Hall
www.si.appstate.edu or call (828) 262-6809
Attend the Supplemental Instruction (SI) sessions for your Chemistry or Biology course and gain a better understanding of the course content, improve your study skills, and earn a better grade. Attend SI to get together with your classmates and compare notes, discuss important concepts, develop strategies for studying the subject, and test yourself before the professor does .

Counseling & Psychological Services ~ Milas Anna Student Support Building , first floor
www.counseling.appstate.edu or call (828)262-3180
Offers a full range of counseling services to all currently-enrolled students at no charge. These services include individual counseling, group therapy, couples and family counseling, and the opportunity for outreach and consultation.

Peer Career Center ~ Plemmons Student Union, second floor
www.peercareer.appstate.edu or call (828) 262-2029
A free service which provides paraprofessional career counseling, career and educational information, and computerized career development to ASU students. You may drop in or schedule an appointment.

Career Development Center ~ John E. Thomas (JET) Building, 3rd floor, Rm 369
http://careers.appstate.edu/index.php or call (828) 262-2180
Empowers students and alumni to select and pursue careers consistent with their values, interests, abilities, experiences, and education. The Career Development Center also has career fairs, career gear software, drop-ins, individualized counseling, mock interviews, resume workshops and more.

Computer Labs ~ 2073 Raley Hall (main office)
www2.acs.appstate.edu/labrules.htm