Tutoring & Academic Support
Academic Center for Enrichment (ACE)
At HSU, we believe the work you do in the classroom is only a part of the learning process. Regular class attendance and engagement with lectures, discussions, and readings are a necessary and vital portion of what is required for you to achieve academically.
But the process requires more… it requires regular work outside of the classroom. It requires taking ownership in the educational process by becoming an agent of your own learning.
The Academic Center for Enrichment (ACE) is a certified College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA) International Tutor Training Program. This certification indicates that our tutor training meets an internationally accepted standard of skills and training for tutors. Our tutors are not only subject-matter experts; they are also trained on best practices for conducting successful sessions with their peers.
The ACE and ACE Writing Center offer free-of-charge opportunities for you to work one-on-one with a more academically experienced, trained, peer tutor to enrich your understanding and application of the concepts you are learning in the classroom. Utilizing the ACE should become a regular academic habit; it should not be viewed as a last minute, night-before-the-test cram session!
The ACE offers academic support in all areas, including:
- Business
- Literature
- Math
- Science
- Social Sciences
- Writing
- More!
ACE Writing Center
The goal of the WC is to help students gain maturity and confidence in their ever-growing writing skills. Students should not expect a proofreading service. Although the WC does not offer quick fixes, the Aces do teach others how to proofread their own work. Aces extend guidance and email professors a brief summary of the conference. A student should come to the WC with an open mind and a willingness to challenge oneself as a writer.
Writing Center Aces are academically experienced students trained to help other students:
- Identify areas of strength and understanding;
- Set goals and prioritize academic needs;
- Clarify and organize ideas;
- Increase understanding in specific content areas;
- Develop skills in reading, writing, revision, note-taking, studying, and test-prep;
- More!
All ACE services will be delivered face to face. To schedule an appointment, open the ACE Course in Canvas and follow the instructions.
Hours of operation:
- Sunday-Thursday: 5 p.m.-9 p.m. (Hours may vary per semester)
- Fridays and Saturdays: By appointment only
For additional information or questions, please contact us at tutoring@hsutx.edu or (325) 670-1863.
Strategic Learning Initiative (SLI)
The Strategic Learning Initiative is a first-semester program designed to help students strengthen academic skills, manage time effectively, and build confidence as they transition into college coursework at HSU.
How the SLI Class Works
The class meets twice per week for one hour.
- During the first half of each class, students are introduced to new learning strategies through short, guided lessons.
- In the second half, those strategies are applied directly to assignments from other courses.
In addition to class time, students meet individually with their instructor or an academic coach for 30 minutes each week. These sessions provide personalized support and help students strengthen study habits, manage time effectively, and develop strategies that fit their learning style.
Block Tuition and Credit Hours
SLI is included within HSU’s block tuition, which covers up to 34 credit hours per academic year. Students can use up to two of those credit hours for the SLI course—a valuable investment that builds the foundation for academic success from the very first semester.
While we recommend you take a college entrance exam, or submit the scores you already have, HSU will accept applications without test scores, with no penalty to the student. HSU will continue to have a holistic application review process and will consider all submitted application items when making an admission decision.