Campus Resources
Help for every part of your Allen journey.
Tutoring, writing support, career planning, health, counseling, and accommodations, all in one place. Pick what you need and we'll point you to the right office.
Need help right now?
If it can't wait for office hours, use these.
Start here
What do you need help with?
- I'm falling behind in a classPeer tutoring, test prep, and study skills.Student Success Center
- I need help with a paperOne-on-one help from brainstorming to citations.Writing Center
- I'm thinking about my careerGoals, resumes, interviews, and grad school.Counseling & Placement
- I'm not feeling wellHealth information and referrals to care.Health Services
- I'm stressed or strugglingConfidential support when life gets heavy.Counseling Services
- I need an accommodationRequest support for a disability.Disability Services
- I can't log in to MyAllen or CanvasPasswords, access, and tech problems.IT Help Desk
- I have a question about paying for schoolFinancial aid, payments, and veterans benefits.Money matters
- I need to report a concernSafety, sexual misconduct, or discrimination.Safety & reporting
Academic support
Tutoring, study skills, and writing help
The Student Success Center in the J. S. Flipper Library and the Allen University Writing Center help you keep up, catch up, and get ahead. Learning resources are also posted in the MyAllen portal and AU Canvas.
Student Success Center
- Reading and study techniques
- Time management coaching
- Test preparation
- Peer tutoring
- Specialized academic assistance for students with unique needs
- Online tutoring through Tutor.com
- Workshops, computer access, and writing resources
Subject tutoring
- Biology
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Computer & Information Science
- Modern Foreign Languages
Writing Center
Work one-on-one with the director and graduate tutors on papers from any course, at any stage: brainstorming, organizing, editing, formatting, and citing.
- One-on-one tutoring sessions
- Workshops and presentations on writing and research
- Virtual resources for students and faculty
Planning a career
Start your career plan in your first year.
The Office of Counseling and Placement works with students at every classification to clarify career goals, recognize their skills and interests, and make informed decisions about what comes next.
Meet the Counseling & Placement team- Clarify your career goals
- Identify your skills and interests
- Networking
- Resume writing
- Interview preparation
- Graduate and professional school
Health services
Health information, and a referral when you need care
The Office of Health Services gives students reliable health information and connects them with qualified healthcare professionals.
What the office offers
- Referrals to qualified healthcare providers
- Pamphlets, videos, periodicals, and books on health topics
- Seminars and workshops on health concerns that affect students
Feeling sick?
Health Services is not a medical facility. If you're ill and need medical care, contact the office first for a referral.
For breathing problems, seizures, heavy bleeding, or unconsciousness, call 911 right away.
Office of Residential Life & Health Services
(803) 376-5732Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Residential Life & Health ServicesCounseling services
Your well-being is part of your education.
When stress, grief, or emotional challenges get in the way of school, Counseling Services offers timely, confidential support.
Visit Counseling & Placement →What's offered
- Confidential consultations
- Therapeutic interventions
- Referrals when needed
- Information and referral services
Talk to a counselor
Dr. Joseph Ray, Counselor and Director of Counseling & Placement 803-376-5738 jray@allenuniversity.edu Counseling & Placement office →AU RISE recovery support
Allen University Restore and Inspire Student Excellence offers recovery support to students and their allies.
Lavell Thornton · lrthornton@allenuniversity.eduIn crisis after hours? Call or text 988, or call Campus Police 24/7 at (803) 223-4544.
Disability services
Equal access to every part of campus life
Overseen by Academic Affairs and Student Life, Disability Services arranges reasonable accommodations so every student can take full part in the educational experience.
How to request accommodations
- Contact Dr. Joseph Ray, Director of Counseling & Placement.
- If a student has a disability and would like to be provided reasonable accommodations, the student must submit supporting IEP documentation during the first two weeks of the semester.
Deadline: the first two weeks of each semester.
Everything else
More resources for students
Library & research
The J. S. Flipper Library offers research guides, databases, and access to DISCUS, South Carolina's Virtual Library.
Tech help
AU Help Desk: 803-376-5901 (Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–8 p.m.) or support@allenuniversity.edu (24 hours).
Money matters
Every student is assigned a Financial Aid Counselor. Call 803-376-5900. Federal school code 003417.
Records & registration
Grades, transcripts, academic dates, and the official catalog and handbook.
Safety & reporting
Campus Police is on duty 24/7 at (803) 223-4544. Title IX concerns: titleixcoordinator@allenuniversity.edu.
Living on campus
Residential Life: Jakqulyn Williams, Ed.S., (803) 376-5732.
Studying online or off campus?
Online tutoring through Tutor.com, the Writing Center's virtual resources, learning resources in MyAllen and AU Canvas, and 24-hour Help Desk email at support@allenuniversity.edu are all available wherever you study.
Not sure who to ask?
Call the main line, Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and we'll connect you.