Welcome to the Academic Resource Center (ARC)

Providing the tools for success.

The Academic Resource Center supports the mission of Western State Colorado University and helps support the efforts of students to gain skills for growth, intellectual maturity, academic success, problem solving, critical thinking and to aid in the preparation of graduate school, career goals and lifelong learning.  Through individual appointments, workshops and classroom presentations, the Academic Resource Center provides:

• a recognized and welcoming  “one-stop-shop” center for students to have access to academic support resources including first-year advising, schedule and advising information, learning skills support, and resource referral
• career programming and services to aid the student through the progressive phases of their academic career by supplying the tools and assistance for choosing a major, resume building, interviewing techniques, job search skills, and offering job and internship fairs and graduate school information to help the student be prepared to successfully transition from university to a career and/or graduate school
• students with documented disabilities with appropriate accommodations and support services as they pursue their academic goals, a supportive environment which encourages students to develop independence and to take responsibility for their academic experiences and assists in educating the campus regarding disability related laws, issues and concerns
• a culture of helpfulness, support, sharing and collaboration and learning within the Center and with the university community.