resident studying in a bright common space

Academic Resources

On-campus residents get better grades and are retained at higher rates than students living off-campus. Learn more about academic resources that help on-campus students succeed.

Student Housing Resources

Housing & Residence Life strives to build learning centered communities. Living on campus places students with trained staff, study groups, and upperclass mentors. In the halls, there are designated Academic Resources Centers that serve as study spaces. The Daisy Hill Commons, Templin, and GSP feature full classrooms. Living on campus also puts students within walking distance of a variety of academic resources outside of Housing & Residence Life. See the links below for more information.


University Academic Support Centers

The University Academic Support Centers offer many services and programs to assist students in their academic success and to enhance their KU experience. Choose from learning strategy consultations, group workshops, and general or course-specific academic assistance, by appointment or walk-in.

jayhawk statue in front of Strong Hall, home of the University Academic Support Centers main office

KU Writing Center

Writers need feedback, sounding boards, and other people to coach them while they compose. That's where the KU Writing Center comes in. It's a place for productive talk about writing, with trained peer consultants to help you brainstorm, draft, and revise your projects.

student collaboration in Anschutz Library

Jayhawk Academic Advising

Jayhawk Academic Advising assists students in choosing a major, making schedule plans, and finding academic or professional resources. JAA empowers all students to take ownership of their education by providing personalized, comprehensive academic advising in a supportive environment.

an advisor helping a student make decisions about their future