Tutoring: Academic Centers for Excellence (ACE)

Undergraduate students of the Phoenix Campus in all programs of study, students in the Accelerated Bachelor of Nursing (ABSN) program, those taking online pre-nursing prerequisite courses, and doctoral learners in their first four courses can schedule an appointment with an Academic Centers for Excellence (ACE) peer tutor.

Virtual peer tutoring appointments are available for ABSN students, students taking online pre-nursing prerequisite courses, and doctoral learners in their first four courses. 

Walk-in assistance is available at all four campus ACE locations during open hours for students of the Phoenix Campus. However, the availability of peer tutors may vary, so it is recommended to schedule an appointment in advance to ensure support. Please note that during the first and last two weeks of the regular semester, only walk-in assistance is offered, no appointments available.

Schedules and course availability are subject to change based on peer tutor availability. ACE peer tutoring services are free of charge.

For detailed information on hours and campus locations, please visit the Contact ACE page . Additionally, you can explore further online tutoring options through  ThinkingStorm .

Explore all of the peer tutoring options through the Academic Centers for Excellence (ACE) in the areas below.

If you are an online student, please explore Find a Tutor for additional academic support services.

Phoenix Campus undergraduate students have the opportunity to schedule in-person appointments at one of the four ACE campus locations for support in a wide range of subject areas and academic skills development.

Please note that schedules and subject course availability may vary based on peer tutor availability.

Success Coaching - Available for Phoenix Campus Undergraduate Students:

• Navigating Halo and the Student Success Center
• Improving technological proficiencies
• Developing effective note-taking skills
• Improving study strategies
• Enhancing organization and time management skills

Writing Support - Available for Phoenix Campus Undergraduate Courses:

• Understanding assignment prompts and rubrics
• Assistance with organization and idea development
• Developing thesis statements and outlining strategies
• Guidance on proper citation and formatting techniques
• Learning proofreading and editing strategies
• Strengthening grammatical skills

Click on the buttons below to review subject courses supported during Summer 2026. Courses with an asterisk (*) also have virtual peer tutoring availability for ABSN and pre-nursing prerequisite online courses.

Subject areas and academic skill development peer tutoring is available virtually for Accelerated Bachelor of Nursing (ABSN) and non-degree nursing students taking online pre-nursing prerequisite courses. 

Please note that schedules and subject course availability may vary depending on peer tutor availability. ACE peer tutoring services are free of charge.

• Success Coaching - Available for ABSN students and students taking online pre-nursing course prerequisites:
  • Navigating Halo and the Student Success Center
  • Improving technological proficiencies
  • Developing effective note-taking skills
  • Improving study strategies
  • Enhancing organization and time management skills
• Writing Support - Available for ABSN students and students taking online pre-nursing course prerequisites:
  • Understanding assignment prompts and rubrics
  • Assistance with organization and idea development
  • Developing thesis statements and outlining strategies
  • Guidance on proper citation and formatting techniques
  • Learning proofreading and editing strategies
  • Strengthening grammatical skills

Click on the button below to review subject courses supported during Summer 2026.

Doctoral Writing Support- Available during the first four courses of your doctoral program of study:

• Understanding assignment prompts and rubrics
• Organization and planning assistance for idea development
• Assistance with thesis development and outlining strategies
• Assistance with citation and formatting strategies
• Learn proofreading and editing strategies
• Troubleshooting support for Word document templates
• Grammatical support

Please note that schedules and subject course availability may vary depending on peer tutor availability. ACE peer tutoring services are free of charge.

Click on the button below to review the first four courses supported in the doctoral programs.