Academic Success Center
Our Mission
The mission of the Academic Success Center (ASC) is to provide you with academic guidance through FREE peer-to-peer support, enhanced learning skills, and an atmosphere conducive to the learning process. Our services include individual or group Tutoring, Embedded Course Study Sessions, Academic Coaching (goal setting & study skills), and interactive Study Skills Workshops.
Connect
Location: Rogers Student Center | 2nd Floor
Phone: 702.992.2990 Text: 702.605.2912
Email: asc@nevadastate.edu
Office Hours:
Mon-Thur: 9:00am – 6:30pm
Fridays: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Saturdays: 9:00am-1:00pm (email or text only)
*Hours Vary by Semester*
Campus Tutoring
We provide FREE in-person and virtual tutoring sessions for a variety of Nevada State courses. Tutors are current Nevada State students who have been successful in the course and complete extensive training in peer learning techniques.
NetTutor
If the ASC does not have a campus tutor available for your class or you need tutoring when the ASC is closed, please use NetTutor for additional support.
Resources & Links
Leadership Team

Program Coordinator
Chris Petras
Embedded Course Support

Program Coordinator
Maira Franco Hernandez
Tutoring Services

Success Manager
Rikki Gaddy
Center Operations & Success Coaching

Director
Cristina Caputo
Join the Team!
We need students like YOU to help other students build their confidence, learning skills, and course knowledge! Check out the details below to learn more.
Why Work at the ASC?
Working at the Academic Success Center is a great way to:
- Strengthen your foundational course knowledge and effective learning/study skills
- Meet new people on campus — and help them succeed!
- Grow essential job skills and a network of faculty and staff that will help you succeed in a career, graduate program, or wherever your journey takes you after graduation.
Hiring Timeline & Position Details
The Center hires current NSU students for the below positions, starting around mid-terms in the Fall and Spring. NOTE: position openings are based on available budget and course offerings.
- Peer Academic Success Coach
- Peer Tutor
- Embedded Peer Leader
Interested in Applying?
- Contact us directly at asc@nevadastate.edu to request more information
- Visit Handshake.nevadastate.edu > log in with your NS ID number & NS Password > Search ‘Academic Success Center’ for current openings in our office
