Resources for Students

Gerstacker Academic Commons - provides academic support and opportunities.

• Center for Academic Achievement (CAA)
  
  • Provides tutoring and study advice for students
  • 2^nd floor Zahnow Library, face-to-face and virtual, 989-964-2221

• Math and Physics Resource Center
  • Provides tutoring for math and physics
  • 2^nd floor Zahnow Library, face-to-face and online, 989-964-4648, mathtutor@svsu.edu

• Writing Center
  • Provides writing advice and workshops, videos, and handouts on citation and writing, including writing that will be delivered in traditional texts, oral presentations, and visual designs—in fact, ALL writing.
  • 2^nd floor Zahnow Library, face-to-face and online, writingcenter@svsu.edu

• Testing Center
  • Provides placement, CLEP, CS150, and other specialized or proctored exams.
  • 3rd floor (308) Zahnow Library, to the left of the elevators, 989-964-2820, testing@svsu.edu

• Center for Community Engagement and Experiential Learning
  • Provides information on voting, volunteer opportunities, and studying abroad.
  • Science East 201, 989-964-4231, communityengagement@svsu.edu

• Library Page
• Yes, Zahnow Library has books. And it also provides:
• electronic resources such as e-books and online databases of articles, news, and videos
• library reserves, which are materials your instructors might make available in the library, usually for short checkout periods and/or in-library use only (available at the front circulation desk)
• research help in person or online, text (989-292-3902, brief questions), and phone (989-964-4242)
• online tutorials about research, searching databases, and library services
• interlibrary loan for materials Zahnow doesn’t own
• Zahnow Building. The circulation desk and research help desk are on the first floor. 989-964-4240
• Research Help: phone: 989-964-4242, text (brief questions): 989-292-3902, request a research consultation

• Campus Mental Health and Wellness Center
• provides mental health counseling, workshops, and consultations.
• University Health Center
• “provides walk-in primary medical care, disease prevention, health education and various specialty services.”
• Corner of Bay & Pierce Rd., (989) 583-0285
• Title IX sexual assault reporting and support
• Wickes 260, 989-964-4068
• A place for you to report any concerns you have about another student’s health, well-being, safety, or academic success.
• Cardinal Care Notes
  • Curtiss Hall 112, 989-964-7078, counselingservices@svsu.edu

• Office of Diversity Programs
  • offers events to celebrate diversity and enhance inclusivity. You can report a bias incident using the button on their website.
  • Wickes 260, 989-964-4068, diversity@svsu.edu

• Title IX
  • Explains SVSU policies on gender equity, including support for pregnant students, and all forms of sexual misconduct. You can report sexual misconduct using the button on their website.
  • Wickes 260, 989-964-4068

• Multicultural Student Center and LGBTQIA+ Programs
  • An area for students to learn about diversity in culture and identities; provides meeting space for students and Registered Student Organizations for small event and programs
  • Student Center 111, 989-964-7090, msa@svsu.edu, pridecenter@svsu.edu

• Office of International Student Services
  • provides support for international students.
  • Wickes 260, 989-964-4473, intadmit@svsu.edu

• Military Student Affairs
  • supports veterans and military students with services such as advice on admissions, academic, and benefits.
  • Curtiss 121, 989-964, 2462, militarystudent@svsu.edu

• Campus Mental Health and Wellness Center Crisis Page
• 989-964-7078, Curtiss Hall 112
• Don’t wait: A “crisis” does not have to mean suicidal thoughts or feelings or self-harm. Stress and anxiety that interfere with school work, grief, chronic lack of motivation and enjoyment, feelings of being overwhelmed, and similar symptoms, especially if they persist, all deserve care.

• Title IX Coordinator, Wickes 260, 989-964-4068
• The Campus Mental Health and Wellness Center, 989-964-7078 also provides confidential counseling services for survivors of assault and harassment.

• University Police
  • 911 (cell phone) or 9-911 (from a campus phone)
  • South Campus Complex A, 989-964-4141

• Student Conduct Programs
  • The Student Code of Conduct outlines expectations for student behavior.
  • The office investigates alleged violations of the code of conduct.

• Student Handbook explains students’ rights and responsibilities and the procedures for resolving disputes.

•  The Academic Integrity Policy defines academic dishonesty, such as cheating and plagiarism, and the disciplinary process for violations. The Writing Center can help you understand and avoid plagiarism.

•  The Registrar’s Office Calendar and Important Dates provides the dates for important semester deadlines for late registration and withdrawals, the dates of holidays, and the final exam schedules.

• ITS help
  • click on mysupport.svsu.edu in the top right corner of the page to put in a ticket
  • Zahnow Library, 1^st floor, 989-964-4225, toll free 866-827-4357, support@svsu.edu

• Canvas help
  • Canvas Student Guide is Canvas’s set of help articles.
  • ITS Knowledge Article: Canvas Main Page is SVSU’s information about Canvas
  • Canvas video tutorials for frequently used course tools:
    • Assignments Overview
    • Assignment Submissions
    • Calendar 
    • Communication
    • Discussions
    • Grades
  • Canvas Mobile App
  • It is recommended that you install the Canvas app on your phone to receive notifications and alerts.  
  • There are Canvas Apps for Android and Apple devices.