Loper Success Hub

Calvin T. Ryan Library | Second Floor

Academic Advising and Career Development

The Academic Advising and Career Development Office assists students at all steps of their college journey. The office provides academic guidance for students deciding on a major or those unsure of their current major. All students are provided assistance in developing a resume, practicing for a job interview, navigating a job search on Handshake, and attending a career fair.

Disability Services for Students (DSS)

DSS assists students who have a documented disability – defined as learning, physical, medical, and/or psychological impairments that significantly limit or restrict a major life activity. To arrange accommodations both in and out of the classroom most efficiently, students should schedule an appointment with DSS before the semester begins. 

Kearney Bound Scholars Program

Kearney Bound is a cooperative program between select high schools and UNK. The program is an opportunity for first generation high school students to earn a four-year comprehensive scholarship to attend UNK as well as receive academic support services.

TRIO – Student Support Services

This federally funded TRIO program offers comprehensive, individualized academic support for students who are first-generation, income eligible, or have a documented disability. Peer mentors provide guidance to freshmen using a structured mentoring program. Advisors provide academic advising, financial aid counseling, financial literacy, scholarship assistance and graduate school exploration to students in the program.

Tutoring and Academic Support

The Tutoring and Academic Support Office coordinates Subject Tutoring, the Writing Center, Success Coaching, and the delivery of academic skills content. Subject Tutors provide walk-in assistance and online support for general education classes with a focus on general education math, science, language, and business courses. Writing Center tutors provide in-person or online assistance at any stage of the writing process. Access the tutoring schedule online or in the Loper Success Hub. Professional Success Coaches provide mentoring and support to at-promise students. Peer Success Coaches help all UNK students with organization, exam preparation, time management, note-taking, memorization, or any other academic skills. Additional academic skills content is delivered through a course called Foundations for Learning (LNSK 103), LOPR 101 general education courses, and workshops in the Loper Success Hub.