At Menlo College, our top priority is your success. We offer a wide range of Academic Support Services designed to help you excel in every aspect of your academic journey. Whether you’re registering for courses, preparing for exams, improving your writing, or honing your public speaking skills, we are here to guide you. Our services are tailored to meet the needs of our diverse student community, promoting individual growth while fostering a collaborative, inclusive learning environment. From tutoring and course advising to developing study strategies, Menlo College’s Academic Support Services are your dedicated resource for overcoming challenges, enriching your academic experience, and reaching your full potential.
From the moment you become a Menlo student, our combined team of Academic Advisors and Success Coaches is here to guide you through every step of your academic journey. Whether you’re choosing a major, registering for courses, transitioning IEP/504 plans, or seeking support with accessibility accommodations, our dedicated staff provides the personalized support you need. We’re also available to answer questions about financial aid and billing, ensuring you’re well-equipped to thrive both academically and personally.
Our collaborative and proactive approach to advising helps you stay on track to graduation and achieve your academic, personal, and professional goals. Advising is a partnership between you and your advisor, where frequent check-ins and progress monitoring are key to your success.
The Academic Advising & Student Success Center is located in the Administration Building, room 151, and is open during regular business hours. Even if your assigned advisor or coach isn’t available, another member of our team is always ready to assist. We encourage you to stop by—our goal is to help you succeed in every way possible.
650.543.3935
advising@menlo.edu
The mission of student Academic Support services is to provide academic support through tutoring, promote individual academic development and exploration, and create and promote an inclusive community of learning among the diverse population of Menlo students, enriching the academic experience and promoting student success. Programming is administered through the Course Tutoring Program and the Writing Center. Academic Support forms part of Menlo College’s Strategic Plan to improve retention and graduation rates. The program also provides the opportunity for Menlo students to serve as peer tutors, developing professional competencies and building leadership skills as they teach and mentor peers.
Need help with coursework or writing? Both our Course Tutoring and Writing Center, located in Bowman Library, offer personalized, one-on-one assistance designed to help you excel in your studies.
Our peer and professional tutors provide subject-specific guidance with homework, test preparation, data analysis, and presentations. The Writing Center, meanwhile, offers expert advice for every stage of the writing process—from brainstorming ideas to final revisions. Whether you’re working on essays, research papers, or creative writing, our tutors assist with thesis development, organization, and refining your writing style.
Sharpen your presentation and communication skills at our new Public Speaking Center. Whether you’re preparing for a class presentation, job interview, or public speaking event, our coaches offer one-on-one training in speech delivery, organizing visual aids, and overcoming speech anxiety. We even offer the option to videotape your practice sessions for real-time feedback. Located in Brawner Hall, the Public Speaking Center is your go-to resource for enhancing your oral communication skills.
Join us for Study Slam—a monthly group study session where faculty and peer tutors help you tackle coursework and prepare for exams. Faculty also maintain regular office hours, and we encourage students to connect with their professors to deepen their understanding of course material or explore academic and career goals.
Disability Services is a component of Menlo College’s Academic Success Center that provides advising, counseling, information, referrals, and services for students with all types of disabilities. Accommodations relevant to the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act are available to students with long-term and short-term disabilities. Section 504 defines a disability as “any person who (i) has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities, (ii) has a record of such impairment or (iii) is regarded as having such an impairment.”
Menlo College is committed to ensuring equal access and opportunity to all members of our campus community, and to make all programs and services accessible to students with disabilities. With this in mind, and in accordance with Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the College provides reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to the programs and activities of the College. Any students with disabilities who require accommodations or who have questions about access or services should contact the Disability Services Specialist at disabilityservices@menlo.edu or 650.543.3720.
650.543.3720
disabilityservices@menlo.edu
The Bowman Library is a campus hub where students gather to study, work on group projects, locate information resources, socialize, and receive research support from our professional librarians.
The Office of Information Technology (OIT) supports the entire Menlo Community – faculty, staff, and students – with technology questions and issues.
650.543.3830 (x3830 on campus)
helpdesk@menlo.edu
