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Academic Center for Excellence (ACE)
The mission of the Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) at SUNY Niagara is to provide students with learning support services that serve as a foundation for academic success, retention, and completion of educational goals.
The vision of ACE is to provide SUNY Niagara students with the strategies and skills needed to assist them in becoming independent learners who rely upon their strengths and abilities.
Your Path to Academic Excellence
The Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) at SUNY Niagara provides students with the tools and support needed to achieve their academic goals. ACE offers tutoring, academic coaching, and study groups to develop effective study strategies. Our professional and peer tutors provide both in-person and online tutoring services, ensuring flexible and accessible support for all students.
Additionally, SUNY Niagara is a proud member of STAR-NY, a consortium offering free online evening tutoring across participating SUNY institutions. ACE fosters a collaborative, student-focused environment to help learners build confidence and succeed in their academic journey.
How can ACE help you?
As a first step, we ask that you consult with your instructor(s) in regards to your coursework. Our instructors are committed to your success and know what is best for you to succeed. In addition, we encourage you to speak with your academic advisor. Advisors can provide you with academic advice particular to your degree or program throughout your career at SUNY Niagara. See below for the ways in which ACE can be of assistance to you!
ACE provides students with academic success strategies to enhance their learning and performance. Our support includes guidance on time management, effective note-taking, study skills, test preparation, and organization. By developing these essential skills, students can improve their academic confidence and achieve their educational goals.
ACE offers in-person tutoring services to provide students with personalized academic support in a collaborative learning environment. Our professional and peer tutors assist with over 90 unique courses, helping students with course content, study strategies, and skill development across various subjects. Students can visit ACE for one-on-one tutoring, discipline-specific study areas, and access to resources like anatomical models, microscopes, and specialized software. With dedicated spaces for focused learning, in-person tutoring helps students build confidence and achieve academic success.
ACE offers flexible online tutoring services to support students both during the day and in the evening. Our professional and peer tutors provide real-time, one-on-one assistance in a variety of subjects through ACE’s online tutoring platform, available during open ACE hours. For additional support, SUNY Niagara participates in STAR-NY, a consortium offering free online evening tutoring across multiple SUNY institutions. STAR-NY tutoring is available Sunday through Thursday from 7 PM to midnight (see the STAR-NY website for content-specific offerings per day). Whether through ACE or STAR-NY, online tutoring provides a convenient and accessible way for students to strengthen their understanding and succeed academically.
The Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) at SUNY Niagara offers students a welcoming open study space within the Henrietta G. Lewis Library (D-201) on the Sanborn Campus. This area is equipped with computers, printing facilities, and specialized resources such as anatomical models and microscopes to support various academic needs. Students can also access supplemental course materials, including practice tests and specialized software, enhancing their study sessions. ACE provides dedicated spaces for focused learning, fostering a collaborative environment where students can build confidence and achieve academic success.
Contact
Academic Center for Excellence
- Phone: 716-614-6724
- Email: ace@niagaracc.suny.edu
- Location: D-201 (within the Lewis Library)