Academic Resource Center
Support tailored to your needs
Get the academic assistance you need to succeed at Mary Baldwin University. We offer an energizing space, workshops, and one-on-one sessions with trained tutors to help you achieve your learning goals.
The MBU Academic Resource Center includes:
- Writing Center
- Subject Tutoring Program
- Health Sciences Graduate Tutoring Program
Locations & Hours
Writing and subject tutoring can be accessed on the first floor of the Grafton Library. We offer drop-in hours as well as flexible appointments and mini-workshops.
Our Health Sciences Graduate Tutoring Program is available on and around the MDCHS campus. Contact Simone McKelvey, Director of Student Services at smckelvey@marybaldwin.edu for more information.
Writing Center
Writing Center
Supporting you on your writing journey
Our compassionate tutors bring a wealth of knowledge from diverse backgrounds. They are eager to support you with all aspects of writing, from developing your unique voice to following best practices.
How We Can Help
- Writing Process: Tutors can assist you with all stages of writing, including brainstorming, researching, outlining, organizing, citing, and revising
- Quality & Clarity: We can help you understand your prompt and audience and address formatting and clarity issues
- Style Guides: Tutors can assist you with accurately applying documentation styles required for college-level writing assignments
Students on our main campus can drop in or schedule appointments with our tutors in Handshake. Online students can also request virtual appointments in Handshake. For both options, go to the Career Center tab.
Questions? Contact Chrissy Stein, Director of the Writing Center, at cstein@marybaldwin.edu.
Subject Tutoring
Subject Tutoring
Empowering your academic success
Welcome to the Subject Tutoring Program at Mary Baldwin University, where we take immense pride in our highly accomplished group of tutors. Our team encompasses a wide range of majors and minors, ensuring you receive expert guidance regardless of your field of study.
How We Can Help
- Content Comprehension: Get help understanding challenging concepts and materials in your courses
- Test Preparation: Receive guidance and strategies for acing your exams
- Project Support: Collaborate with tutors to tackle class projects and assignments
- ESL: Receive specialized support when English is not your first language
Students on our main campus can drop in or schedule appointments with our tutors via Handshake. (Go to the Career Center tab.)
Online students can email cjharris@marybaldwin.edu to request virtual appointments.
Questions? Contact Christina Harris, the Director of Tutoring, at cjharris@marybaldwin.edu.
Health Sciences Graduate Tutoring
Health Sciences Graduate Tutoring
Academic support for MDCHS graduate students
Are you a graduate student at the Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences? If so, you are eligible for our Health Sciences Graduate Tutoring Program.
Connect with faculty-recommended tutors who can help you navigate your courses and prepare for your future career.
How We Can Help
- Study Habit Support
- Group Sessions
- Individual Tutoring
Contact Simone McKelvey, Director of Student Services at smckelvey@marybaldwin.edu to get started.