Academic Success Center

Contact the ASC

Located in Campus Center 2
 asc@ndnu.edu
 650-508-3530

James Hansen
ASC Director
 jdhansen@ndnu.edu

The Academic Success Center (ASC) mission is to embody the Hallmarks of a Notre Dame de Namur learning community by providing personalized academic, career, advising, and library support to improve academic success and career readiness in the diverse community of NDNU.

The ASC provides online and in-person services and resources to help you achieve academic and professional success. Whether you are working on a paper, presentation, capstone project, thesis, group project, credential exam, job application, or something else, we are here to support you.

All ASC services are included with your tuition, and you can even access them after graduation.

Current Students: Access the ASC

The Academic Success Center Canvas course is the place to access all ASC services and resources.

Future Students: Schedule a Virtual Tour

Want to learn more about why current NDNU students describe the ASC as an “amazing” place?
Schedule your virtual tour today.

Remember: If you have a question, just ASC!

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Writing Support

Meet one-to-one or in a small group with a writing expert for help with any writing assignment at any stage of the writing process, including job materials.

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Research Support

Access thousands of journal articles and ebooks and get personalized research support from the Gellert Library.

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Speech Consultations

Meet with a public speaking coach to prepare for everything from presentations to job interviews.

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Career Services

Take your résumé, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile to the next level by scheduling a tutoring session and reviewing ASC resources. 

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Academic Advising

Understand your degree requirements, plan your educational career goals, and get support for study skills, time management, motivation, or practically any academic topic by connecting with your Academic Advisor and Success Coach.

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Faculty Resources

Request a class visit or workshop, refer students, and more.