Center for Academic Excellence

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The Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) offers advising and support to help you navigate your student journey from orientation to your first year at Truman and beyond.

The Student-Advisor Relationship

Your first year at Truman, a professional advisor partners with you to offer personalized guidance on your academic planning so you can make the choices that are right for you. Meeting with your advisor one-on-one can help you...

Clarify your goals and ambitions
Select appropriate courses
Navigate the registration process
Make informed decisions

Student Success Initiatives

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Tutoring Services

Need help in a class or honing your study skills? Visit the Center for Academic Excellence Tutoring Center for free tutoring. Our trained tutors support many Truman courses and can focus on general study skills as well.

Bulldog Scholars Program

Our Bulldog Scholars Program provides first-year students with supportive programming to help them maintain good academic standing.

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Bounce Back Program

This academic support program is designed for students who experience a setback of some kind and find themselves slated for academic probation. Students can apply for this semester-long program that focuses on ways to help motivated students increase their academic performance.


We’re here to help!

Center for Academic Excellence
Central Office: 
Pickler Memorial Library, PML 109

Offices for Academic Advisors: PML 108
Tutoring Center: PML 109

Email: advise@truman.edu
Phone: (660) 785-7403