Overview
Center for Academic Achievement
Summer Advising and Placement Exam Information for New Students
Please visit our information page to learn more about the summer advising process, placement exams, and Open Campus Days throughout the summer.
The Center for Academic Achievement (CAA) is a vital element in ensuring that all students have a productive and rewarding educational experience. The CAA is committed to providing quality academic supports, services, and resources that enhance the learning experience of both undergraduate and graduate students. Additionally, the CAA wants to encourage the highest level of scholarship and achievement possible for all students by providing resources to students who wish to challenge themselves to higher levels of excellence. The ultimate intent of the CAA is to help students become independent learners and to encourage them to take an active part in their educational and intellectual pursuits.
Placement Examinations - Center for Academic Achievement administers and provides test results for the Math Competency and Placement Examination, Language Placement and Chemistry Placement Exams.
Services for Students with Disabilities - Services for students who have identified themselves as having a disability are offered by the Center for Academic Achievement. Undergraduate and graduate students are assisted with negotiating reasonable academic accommodations.
Tutorial Services - Individual course tutors are available in many of the major concentrations including biology, chemistry; foreign languages; mathematics; and, physics. Study groups offer weekly reviews of course material in many introductory undergraduate courses. Tutor Specialists offer individual assistance by appointment with study skills, preparation for the Math Competency Exam and in the high demand disciplines in biology, chemistry, physics and nursing.
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Site Contents
- Overview
- Staff Directory
- Advising and Placement Exam Information
- Tutorial Services
- Placement Examinations
- Writing Center
- Services for Students with Disabilities
- Academic Advising and Counseling
- Faculty Guides and Forms
Location
One Palace Road
Room P304
300 The Fenway
Boston, MA 02115
Contact
Phone: 617-521-2474
Fax: 617-521-3079
caa@simmons.edu
Hours
Summer (May 18 - August 28) - Monday - Friday: 8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m. Limited services will be available on Friday's after 2:00p.m.