Get a jump-start on your academics this semester at the Center for Student Success!

Student advising, tutoring and other academic services are now available to all SUNY New Paltz students at the Center for Student Success.

The Center uses proven, peer-to-peer models to promote student learning, persistence, engagement and timely degree completion in all academic programs, while also making use of communication tools like Starfish to keep faculty, advisors and students connected.

All Center for Student Success services are being offered remotely through Blackboard Collaborate this fall.

Follow these instructions to set up an appointment today, and please refer to your email confirmation for more information. Have questions? Drop us a line at css@newpaltz.edu.


Our trained peer leaders are here to help you take charge of your semester with these services:

Peer Advisors 

One-on-one sessions with a Peer Advisor help you sharpen your time management skills, identify your learning style, discover new study strategies and create SMART goals to help you make the most of your semester. They can also help you understand academic policies and prepare for academic advising meetings.

Peer Writing Consultants

Sign up for a one-on-one session with a Peer Writing Consultant and develop writing strategies you can use all semester long.

Peer Tutors and STAR-NY Online Tutoring

The Center for Student Success Tutoring Services provide peer-to-peer support in many historically challenging subjects.

In addition, STAR-NY online tutoring is offered in an array of introductory and lower-division courses, available Sunday – Thursday from 7 p.m. until midnight.


Visit the Center for Student Success online to learn more about their mission and service to SUNY New Paltz students.