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The Office of Student Care strives to facilitate the development and success of those students needing assistance or guidance in their adjustment to the academic program of ºÚÁÏÉç. Student Care staff work with students in "traditional" areas of academic adjustment such as study skills and time management, as well as in helping students understand more about their own thinking processes and how they best learn.

Academic Support services include:

• Help with study skills, time management, and note-taking
• Assistance discovering your personal learning style
• Support in setting academic goals and choosing a major
• Individual guidance and encouragement throughout the semester
• Access to on-campus tutoring labs including:
  • Writing Center
  • Math Lab
  • Biology Lab
  • Anatomy & Physiology Lab
  • Worldview Curriculum (WVC) Lab
• Walk-in support at the Think Center (located in the library)

Contact us at studentcare@belhaven.edu or 601-968-8865 for assistance.

Support for First-Generation College Students

At ºÚÁÏÉç, we understand that being the first in your family to attend college is an exciting accomplishment—and a journey that can come with unique challenges. That’s why we offer dedicated support through our First-Generation Success Coach, who walks alongside students from day one. This personalized support helps ensure first-gen students thrive academically, socially, and spiritually as they navigate college life with confidence.

Our First-Generation Success Coach offers:

• One-on-one meetings for personalized academic support
• Help with time management, study strategies, and organization
• Guidance in navigating key college systems like registration, financial aid, and advising
• Encouragement and motivation tailored to first-gen experiences
• Connections to tutoring services and other campus resources
• A safe, welcoming space to ask questions and talk through challenges
• Support in setting academic, career, and personal goals
• A mentor who “gets it” and walks alongside students throughout their college journey
• A focus on building confidence, independence, and self-advocacy
• Someone in their corner cheering them on every step of the way