Academic Resources

The Purple Umbrella Network is dedicated to providing a comprehensive range academic resources encompass a wide range of tools, materials, and services that are specifically created to assist individuals in their learning and educational endeavors. 

Academic Success Center: Supplemental Instruction (SI)

Academic Success Center: Supplemental Instruction (SI)

Academic Success Center: Supplemental Instruction (SI) Offers free drop-in group study sessions for SI-supported courses. 

Eligibility: 

Contact Information:

  • Phone Number: 330-672-3190
  • Email: asc@kent.edu
  • Location: Suite 169 in the Center for Undergraduate Excellence 975 Lefton Esplanade  

To find more infromation on Peer Assisted Supplemental Instruction study sessions. 

Academic Success Center: Tutoring

Academic Success Center: Tutoring

Provides in-person and virtual tutoring appointments for eligible courses. Provides E-Tutoring services which offer tutoring from colleges across Ohio. 

Eligibility: 

Contact Information:

  • Phone Number: 330-672-3190
  • Email: asc@kent.edu 
  • Location:Suite 169 in the Center for Undergraduate Excellence 975 Lefton Esplanade. 

To Schedule Tutoring Appointment

Writing Commons

Writing Commons

The Writing Commons provides help with writing tasks such as brainstorming an essay, formatting a lab report, and revising a thesis. 

Eligibility: 

  • Must be a Kent State student

Contact Information:

  • Phone Number: (330) 672-1787
  • Email: writing@kent.edu 
  • Location: 418 University Library, 4th floor

For more infromation about the Writing Commons. 

Student Accessability Services (SAS)

Student Accessibility Services (SAS)

Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Can provide accommodations for students with a disability or disabilities (note taking assistance, priority  registration, remote participation for in-person courses, etc.)

Eligibility:

  • Must have documentation of disability and provide proof on your application. 
  • Must complete the application (see right-hand column) and have it approved to receive services

Contact Information:

Complete your application for Student Accessibility Services (SAS)

Purdue Writing Lab

Purdue Writing Lab

Purdue Writing Lab provides free online guides for written APA and MLA citations,  job search writing, and more. 

For more information about Purdue Writing Lab. 

Academic Advising

Academic Advising

Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor to discuss classes, roadmaps, GPS, major, minor, graduation, and more. 

Eligibility: 

  • Must be a Kent State student

Contact Information:

To schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. 

Academic Mentoring

Academic Mentoring

Kent State’s Student Support Services offers academic mentoring to help navigate the road to graduation, major and minor exploration, and more. 

Eligibility: 

  • Must be a first generation college student, have a designated income, or be registered with SAS. 
  • Must be a Student Support Services participant. 

Contact Information:

To regsitar to Student Support Services

For more infromation about academic mentoring.