FYRST Year Seminar
Designed to teach you study skills such as note-taking and time management, this one-credit course gives you the tools you need to excel and a broad view of what to expect during your first year.
The FYRST Seminar provides opportunities to get involved in the campus community through special programs, services and technology. You may also enroll in a seminar related to your major for an in-depth introduction to your studies.
Tutoring Center
SRU tutors are highly qualified students from a wide range of academic departments. Free individual and group tutoring is available to students enrolled in one of 90+ introductory-level liberal studies courses. The primary goals of tutoring are to develop stronger study skills and support the classroom experience with explanations of specific course content.
Academic Advisement
Your academic adviser is one of the most valuable allies you’ll have during your first year at Slippery Rock University, helping with everything from course selection to the overall adjustment to college life. The Academic Advisement Center coordinates the University’s first-year advisement activities and exploratory program, supporting both faculty advisers and students.