Help - Thrive Guide

Campus Resources

Sometimes issues or questions will arise during your college career, but USC Aiken has many handshake resources in place to help you work through them. Remember, any problem can be overcome with the appropriate help.

For example, if you are struggling with the writing assignments in one of your classes, you can reach out to the Writing Center for assistance. Or, if you have a concern about your financial aid package, you can contact the Office of Financial Aid. We strongly encourage you to take advantage of these resources that are available.

You can check the Thrive Guide resources page for full details about the offices and services that are already in place to help students like you be successful. Below you will find a reference list for where you can go when you need assistance with certain topics.

Topic	Resource
Studying, tutoring for most subjects, time management	Center for Student Achievement Achievement
Writing tutoring, citation help	Writing Center
Math tutoring	Math Lab
Research, citation help	Gregg-Graniteville Library
Assistance for students with physical, psychological, or learning disabilities	Disability Services
Leadership development, campus involvement, student organizations	Student Life Office
Applying for Housing, roommate issues, Housing maintenance requests	University Housing
Staying fit and healthy	Campus Recreation and Wellness
Counseling	Counseling Center
Treatment or referral for common health issues	Student Health Center
Safety concerns, campus parking, student ID	University Police
Finding a job, resume help, interview practicing	Career Services
Class registration, requesting a minor, graduation requirements	Registrar's Office
Scholarships, grants, loans	Financial Aid Office
Tuition payment plans, paying bills, refunds	Business Services
Course certification, transfer military credits, services for veterans and service members and military family members	Veteran and Military Student Success
Books, UofSC Aiken Merchandise	Pacer Shoppe

In the event, you should have an academic related concern, there are several steps you can take checklist on your own to resolve it:

Talk to your professor. Your issue can likely be resolved in this first step if you clearly communicate the nature of your problem to your professor.
Talk to your department chair. If your professor is unable to help, your department chair might offer a more satifactory resolution.
Talk to the dean of your school or college. If your department chair is unable to help, you may next bring the matter to your dean.
Talk to the provost. If your dean is unable to help, you can speak with the provost about your academic concern.

If you are unsure of who to speak with about a certain problem, the organizational charts show who is in charge of each area of the university, including the deans for each of the schools and colleges at USC Aiken. Organizational Charts