University Academic Services
Tutoring and Study Groups
UAS offers free tutoring in most freshman and some upper-division courses, including math, chemistry, biology, languages, philosophy, history, and English. One-on-one and small group appointments are available in the Learning Center on the third floor of the McNichols Campus Library. Limited walk-in tutoring is also available
UDM also offers study groups, conducted by tutors who sit in on specific sections of targeted courses throughout the term and run study sessions weekly. These guided study groups support freshman math, science, and statistics classes.
The Learning Center is open from:
- Fall & Winter Term:
Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 9:00pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 3:00pm
Sunday 5:00pm - 7:00pm
- Summer Term:
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Call (313) 993-1143 for a tutoring appointment or for the study group schedule.
Athlete Study Table
All freshman athletes and selected upper classmen are required to complete at least five hours of study time in the Learning Center. UAS provides the academic support for athletes in the evenings, Sunday through Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m.
Placement Testing
Testing in English, math, chemistry, computers, foreign languages and reading is available in the Learning Center by appointment for all new and applicable transfer students. The results of the placement tests are given to the student's advisor to assist in proper course selection. More on placement testing.
CLEP and DANTES Testing
UAS administers CLEP and DANTES tests, national credit-by-exam programs, to UDM students by appointment.
University College Program
The University College Program offers extensive support services, developmental advising and peer mentoring to conditionally admitted students. Students are admitted to the program through a selection and interview process. A condition of admission is the signing of a program participation contract. More on University College Program.
Disability Support Services
UAS provides support services to students qualifying under the Americans with Disabilities Act, including but not limited to test proctoring, note-taking, and adaptive technologies. Students requesting academic support services under the ADA must provide documentation from a qualified clinician to the Director of UAS. Call (313) 578-0310 for more information. More on disability support.
Developmental Coursework
Developmental coursework delivered by UAS includes:
- Basic Mathematics (UAS080),
- Introduction to College Algebra (UAS095),
- Reading (UAS104),
- Study Skills (UAS105),
- and Athletes in Transition (UAS107).
