Student Resources
Student Resources available to Undergraduate Students
An Overview of Campus Resources
The SOAR Peer Mentoring Program
The Soar Peer Mentoring Program is an initiative out of the Office of Student Success to primarily support new first-time students, but is for any Messiah student desiring peer mentorship.
Learn more about The SOAR Peer Mentoring Program!
Road Map to Resilience
Life can be hard and have its challenges, big and small. Resilience is the capacity to make it through expected and unexpected adversities. In the process of navigating such adversities, you may be stretched, changed, and develop new skills to help you navigate your journey well.
We as humans have the capacity to bounce back from challenges! The ability to bounce back is a critical life skill for students during the college years and beyond. These sessions are designed to help you to build the physical, social, cognitive, spiritual, service, and life skills resilience by providing you with building blocks that can be used to navigate life's difficulties.
You would be a good candidate for this program if you:
- Can commit to a one-hour session each week for 8 weeks
- Are interested in personal growth and improving your resilience
- Are willing to do small assignments to develop in the six theme areas
Academic Support Services
Accessing Assistance to Ensure Academic Success
The Office of Student Success, in conjunction with various other departments across Messiah University, are thrilled to offer the following supports to students to help them succeed.
What They Offer
- Study Skills
- Time Management
- Organizational Tools
- Test-taking Strategies (Individualized Sessions In-person or via Zoom)
Where to Access
- To read the information about Academic Coaching
- To go straight to the Academic Coaching scheduling calendar
Contact: Amy Slody
What They Offer
- Chemistry Help - Focused Help for End of Chapter
- Cumulative Problem-Solving General Chemistry & Intro College Chemistry (Open Tutoring)
Where to Access
- Canvas
- Department
- CHELP Sessions Spring 2025:
- Tuesdays 7-9 PM in Jordan Atrium (Jordan 150/152) except for February 25, March 11, and April 29 when they meet in Kline 113
Contact: Seth Burkert, Course Professor; Department Chair
What They Offer
- Tutoring provided by individual department
Where to Access
- CMP Lounge Schedule Spring 2025
Contact: Contact your professor for information or your class canvas.
What They Offer
- Supports for students with disabilities.
- Works with all offices and departments to facilitate inclusion and full participation for all Messiah students
Where to Access
Contact: Amy Slody, Natalie Saccary and Deana Baddorf
What They Offer
- Targets High Risk Courses.
- Trained Paid SI Leaders attend class lectures, take notes, read materials then plan and hold 2 sessions outside of class each week.
Where to Access
Contact: Kristin Runyon
What They Offer
- Free one-on-one service where peer tutors assist undergraduate students to write and revise their own papers.
Where to Access
Contact: Ryan Rickrode
What They Offer
- One-on-one assistance in finding relevant information for research papers and other projects, guidance on how to use the library's many resources (in print or online).
- Consultations can take place in person, by phone, or by web conference.
Where to Access
YouTube Videos & Channels
- Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator by Tim Urban
- 20 Study Tips from Cambridge Graduate
- College Stress to College Success by Brad Smith
- Pomodoro Technique by Yana Savitsky
- 5-minute Video on Time Management for College Students
- Mental Health in College
- Channel of High-quality Educational Videos for College Students
- Educational videos channel
Academic Skills Development
- Learning Toolbox Strategies for Success
- Study Skills Strategies
- Writing Strategies
- Study Resources Directory
- Sites to Promote Academic Excellence
- Study Skills
- Effective Study Skills
- Resources, Handouts, and Advice for Students
- Study Resources
- Study Tools
Understanding Yourself
- The VARK Questionnaire: How Do You Learn Best
Tutoring
- Khan Academy
- Online Tutoring (this is not a free resource)
- Sizzle AI Tutoring
Soft Skills Development
Resources
- 23 Helfpul Websites & Apps for Students to Help You Study
- Structured (Planner App)
- MyLifeOrganized (App) Free and paid options
- AnkiMobile Flashcards (App)
- Duolingo (App) - Language Learning