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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 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. ​

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Ace At A Glance: 2025-2026

21,244

Center Visits

3,590

Tutoring Appointments

696

Students Served

20,904

Tutoring Hours

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