Location: Old Main Building, Room B106
Phone: (845) 257-3580
E-mail: CSS@newpaltz.edu
Website: https://www.newpaltz.edu/studentsuccess/

Promoting student learning and academic engagement

The Center for Student Success is the SUNY New Paltz Learning Center. We’re here to help you with Subject Tutoring, Supplemental Instruction, Writer’s Studio and Peer Academic Coaching. Our mission is to help students succeed as they move through their coursework at SUNY.

Our Services

Writer's Studio

Need help with a paper? Our writing consultants are here to help! Come in to work one-on-one with a peer writing consultant on any written work. Writing sessions are one-on-one at the CSS or our satellite location at the AWC.

Writing Consultants can help with: 

  • reviewing writing prompts or instructions
  • brainstorming
  • prewriting
  • developing an outline
  • developing a thesis
  • developing a draft
  • revising a draft
  • assisting with proofreading strategies
  • review of final draft
  • assist with resource referrals related to citation, grammar, etc.

English Language Learners and ESL Students

The Center for Student Success offers specialized writing support to students who are non-native English speakers. Please see the CSS schedule to schedule an appointment with one of our ELL writing consultants. 

Peer Coaching

Feeling overwhelmed? Need a study plan? Struggling to manage your time? Academic coaching is a great resource for you! Peer coaching sessions are one-on-one at the CSS or one of our satellite locations at the Library or AWC.

Peer Coaches can help with:

  • time management
  • creating a study plan for an individual class, all classes or a general schedule
  • organization and organizing class materials
  • concentration techniques
  • tips to avoid procrastination and increase motivation
  • specific study techniques such as note taking, textbook reading and memorization
  • information about campus resources and how to contact individual offices

Peer Coaching 4-Session Series

Students in the 4-Session Series that attend and participate in four one-on-one sessions with a peer coach in a semester and meet other qualifications may be eligible for a $200 book stipend. Qualifications include but are not limited to signing up for the program and receiving a recommendation from an advisor, faculty member or staff member at SUNY. To learn more, please email the CSS at css@newpaltz.edu or call 845-257-3580 and request more information. Signing up is easy and encouraged for any undergraduate student interested in strengthening their study or time-management skills.

Subject Tutoring & Supplemental Instruction

Need help with a class? Our Subject Tutors and Supplemental Instruction Leaders are here to help! Visit our webpage for a list of the subjects offered. Our tutors can help you solve problems, review content and learn new study skills. Sessions are appointment based and in small-group format.

For questions, please email css@newpaltz.edu.