Academic Commons

The Academic Commons at Buffalo State provides a range of advising and tutorial services to help support student success.

Academic Advising  Center

Butler Library 149
(716) 878-5223

academicsuccess.buffalostate.edu/academic-advising

The Academic Advising  Center assists students in making the academic and personal choices that help them identify and accomplish their educational, professional, and personal goals. The Academic Advising Center serves all Buffalo State students.

Other Subject Tutoring Center

Butler Library 149-M
(716) 878-4196

academicsuccess.buffalostate.edu/other-subject-tutoring

The Other Subject Tutoring Center provides free peer and professional tutoring and workshops for all Buffalo State students seeking extra help in their courses. A team of tutors is ready to address questions regarding both coursework and scholarship. Tutors meet with students one-on-one or in small groups, handling an array of courses. Students may make appointments through Bengal Success Portal and should check the Other Subject Tutoring website to see if their tutors also accept walk-ins. Both in-person and virtual tutoring options are available.

Math Center

Butler Library 147
(716) 878-3444

academicsuccess.buffalostate.edu/math-center

The Math Center offers a safe, supportive space for students to practice mathematics and build their math confidence. Both peer and professional tutors can help with most undergraduate mathematics and statistics courses and with math content in courses from other departments. The Math Center also provides support for a variety of mathematical technologies. Students may make appointments through Bengal Success Portal or just walk in. Both in-person and virtual tutoring options are available.

Writing Center

Butler Library 143

academicsuccess.buffalostate.edu/writing-center

The Writing Center offers an array of free services to assist students with any writing assignment or project, at any stage of the writing process. Friendly peer and professional tutors are available to help students with brainstorming, drafting, revising, editing, and any other writing needs or questions. Students may make appointments through Bengal Success Portal or just walk in. Both in-person and virtual tutoring options are available.