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Getting Help Is Easy Here

We truly believe that getting help should be simple. Your academic success is a critical part of your college experience. Yes, we know you’re here for more than just classes, but doing well in class shows us you’ll do well after graduation too. Our hands-on learning approach helps make this happen. No matter if you need basic help, want to get ahead, or just need some extra resources for your work, we’re here for you¡ªno question about it.

Your Two-Part Support Team

At Champlain College, you get two key advisors to help you succeed. Your faculty advisor guides you through your classes and program requirements, while your career coach helps you prepare for your future job through the InSight program.

Together, they make sure you¡¯re learning what you need in class and getting ready for your career after college.

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    Academic Advising

    Your personal advisor helps you discover your strengths and interests and remove any obstacles that might get in your way as you work toward your degree.

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    Career Coaching

    Your dedicated career coach fully understands your industry and has an established network of relevant contacts. Your dedicated career coach is here to help you every step of the way¡ªeven after graduation!

Welcome to SMART Space

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    One-Stop Shop for Non-Stop Support

    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.

    Peer Coaches & Tutoring: 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 Features

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Peer tutors, recommended by Champlain faculty and trained by SMART Space staff, offer help with subject-specific course content, homework assistance, and test preparation. While tutoring assistance can be arranged for nearly any subject, the SMART Space facilitates the following tutoring centers:

  • Cybersecurity,?Digital Forensics & Programming
  • Game Majors
  • Math
  • Writing

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. To learn more, visit our academic coaching page.

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Why work harder when you can work smarter? This important life lesson is one we’re here to help you pick up in college and take with you in all areas of your life. Some of our regular workshops and events include time management strategies, how to remove barriers when you’re feeling stuck, building resilience and persistence in classwork, and how to start fresh with a growth mindset.

Champlain students have access to free, round-the-clock online tutoring through Brainfuse. Their robust services include provides 24/7 help in math and writing, live help in business subjects (accounting, finance, and economics), computers and tech subjects, programming languages, resume review, and interview coaching. Whether you need assistance with assignments or feedback on written projects, you can receive on-demand help.

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The advice I would give to an incoming student (and myself, honestly) would be to take care of yourself. You can¡¯t do good work if you¡¯re not tending to your needs and your wellbeing, which should be your highest priority. It¡¯s okay to take time for yourself and ask for help.
Student Molli Shuker
Molli Shuker ’23, Game Design // Georgia

More Tools & Resources

Like everything at Champlain, academic and career support comes with a personal touch. With support from advisors, mentors, and coaches, you¡¯ll explore across disciplines to customize meaningful opportunities, turning your ideas into a plan of action.

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    Champ 101

    Our 10-week?Champ101?programming is your first milestone for?InSight and covers all the bases for your first year as a college student.

    More About Champ 101
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    Champlain College Library

    The Champlain College Library in the Miller Information Commons is your hub for curiosity and innovation. Rent books and equipment, access cutting-edge technologies, and more.

    Go to the Library
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    Writing Center

    Can’t get past writer’s block, not sure how to start that paper? No worries. The Writing Center is available to work 1:1 with you on general best practices or on individual assignments.

    More about the Writing Center

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