The Center for Academic Success is located in the Academy Building at 620 Academy Street, Gainesville, GA.  Academy classroom 101, is where students may drop-in to work with a peer tutor.  Academy offices 102, 106, and 109 are available for individual tutoring appointments or private study spaces.

To view our location please visit our interactive map.

Brenau University’s Center for Academic Success provides academic support to all enrolled students regardless of platform or degree level.  Our services include tutoring, academic coaching, study strategy and time management workshops, and individual academic success plans to equip students with the tools necessary to be their strongest academically.  The tutors who provide this support include student peers, credentialed professionals, and faculty experts to meet the needs of every student.  Walk-in hours and appointments are available in most subject areas, with dedicated staff to help students identify the key factors that will aid in academic excellence.

*To schedule an appointment, please access the Brainfuse scheduling system in the main menu of any active Canvas course, then select the subject under “Tutor Match”.*

Drop-in tutoring is available!  Please check the Gainesville and Norcross drop-in schedules to see what subjects are available for drop-in support!  The drop-in schedule changes often, however, the below Google doc.s are always the most current availability!

East Campus Drop-In Hours     Gainesville Drop-in Hours      Norcross Drop-In Hours 

Tips for a productive appointment:

• Always come prepared – Prior to your tutoring or coaching session you should identify key topics that you need assistance in.  This ensures meaningful time for both you and your tutor.
• Bring any materials that may be helpful – This could include lecture notes, homework problems, assignment rubrics, or syllabi.
• Stay engaged – During your session, the tutor will be able to provide the best assistance if you are focused and free of distractions.
• Follow up – After your session, review any topics and explanations that were discussed to ensure that you have a proper understanding of the materials you sought help with.
• Communicate – Honest discussions with your tutors about what you understand versus what you don’t will allow them to provide a quality experience.  If you need additional assistance or have feedback, please share it with us.

For general questions regarding tutoring or academic coaching, please contact:
Ms. Lisa Christopher, Coordinator of Academic Success Services and Part-Time Military Liaison
lchristopher@brenau.edu or academicsuccess@brenau.edu
770-538-4786

For specific questions regarding student success, retention assistance and advocacy, please contact:
Ms. Didi Cassell, AVP of The Undergraduate School & The Women’s College
dcassell@brenau.edu
770-534-6277