Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry

The Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) is a university learning center focused on helping students develop the study skills and success habits that are necessary in a large research university and valued by future employers. The Academic Center for Excellence strives to be a university learning center that is recognized locally and nationally for providing the highest level of service and programs to the diverse undergraduate student population of Florida State University.

The ACE Learning Studio provides students with free tutoring in many subject areas, including accounting, biology, world languages, and everything in between. It offers both walk-in and appointment tutoring sessions, including personal and group study opportunities. Courses in academic success and workshops in study skills are offered, as well as personal academic consultations. Laptops and iPads are available for free check-out, and students can reserve study rooms equipped with smart boards or take advantage of the walk-in study rooms.

The English Reading and Writing Center allows students to work one-on-one with graduate and undergraduate tutors on proofreading, writing papers, and improving various writing skills. There is also a Math Studio that provides walk-in tutoring in many introductory and intermediate math courses.

The Center for Exploratory Students works with first-year students by providing personalized, developmental academic advising services. Each student works with an advisor, who helps them figure out a career path that fits their interests. Their goal is to help students confidently declare a major by the end of their first year.

The Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement (CARE) (care.fsu.edu) was created at the Florida State University in 1968 as Horizons Unlimited. In 1978, the Summer Enrichment Program was established to provide a transition support program for minority students enrolling at FSU. CARE’s mission is to help students who are traditionally underrepresented in higher education enroll, persist, and graduate from college by providing them with the resources, tools, and network of support to aid in their academic and personal development.

Our Summer Bridge Program (SBP), with a historical legacy of success, provides transition and engagement services to over 400 first-time college students each summer. The program assists First Generation and Pell grant eligible students with the necessary academic and social skills to familiarize themselves with the campus and prepare them for collegiate success. SBP helps students develop habits vital for their success at FSU. It has grown into the most comprehensive program of its kind nationally and is an example of FSU’s commitment to access and student success. CARE and FSU understand the need for the continual support of our students throughout the college experience. Students continue active participation in CARE beyond the summer term. CARE’s year-round Academic Support Services continues the tradition of academic excellence.

The Office of Accessibility (OAS) Services focuses on ensuring universal access for every FSU student through academic, housing, and dining accommodations, as well as testing and technological assistance. This year, the OAS welcomed its inaugural class of OAS Ambassadors, who serve to decrease the stigma related to disability from a student perspective through programming and peer-to-peer interaction.

Engage 100 is an exciting, immersive program unique to Florida State University. Engage 100 helps ease students’ transition to a large university; all new, first-year students at FSU choose an Engage 100 experience before or during Orientation, regardless of how much credit they bring to FSU. We have designed fascinating experiences to help shape first-year success. Through Engage, you have the power from the first semester to meet great people, explore your passions, and see all that university life offers.