Academic support and resources

Computer Basics Workshops – Computer Bare Basics 

These free and unlimited workshops, available to all students, offer help in using the computer. You can learn essential skills such as how to: 

• Navigate the computer, including mySSC and eStarkState. 

• Send an email. 

• Manage files (saving and finding files). 

• Upload files to drop boxes (eStarkState). 

• Take tests online. 

If you feel that you need assistance with any or all of these skills, contact Dr. Fuline at 330-494-6170 ext. 5277 or email sfuline@starkstate.edu to schedule your workshop date and time. 

First-Year Experience (FYE) 

Get academic, career and social support, both inside and outside the classroom, resulting in the successful completion of your academic and career goals. FYE components for student success include: 

• New student orientation. 

• Jump Start. 

• First-year seminar course (SSC 101). 

• Advising. 

• Welcome and engagement. 

• The Common Read. 

Interfaith Campus Ministry 

This office serves students’ spiritual needs. It promotes acceptance of diverse faiths, traditions and cultures so you can explore and grow in your beliefs.

Library Learning Lounge 

Access quality resources and professional library information services to help with your research and learning. The digital library can help you with: 

• One-on-one assistance for online research. 
• Live online reference help. 
• Access to resources 24/7 at http://libguides.starkstate.edu/library. 

Math Learning Center 

This center offers college level math tutoring (college algebra, statistics and above). Developmental math tutoring is available in the classroom and by appointment. Walk-ins will be limited, so please make an appointment ahead of time.

Main campus 

• Tutoring: E214 
• Testing: E200 

Akron 

• Tutoring: A108 
• Testing: A110 

Current students, visit the Math Learning Center page on mySSC for hours and availability – and to schedule an appointment. 

Online learning with eStarkState

Online learning through the College’s eStarkState platform offers busy students like you a great way to complete your education. Create a schedule that offers flexibility with time and place while maintaining access to faculty and other college services.

Science Learning Center 

The Science Learning Center offers tutoring in all levels of natural and physical sciences. It’s also a great place to study, work on homework and get help as needed. Online tutoring is available, and instructors and tutors can also help you register for the appropriate science classes.

Main campus 

Akron 

Current students, visit the Science Learning Center page on mySSC for hours and availability.  

Student Symposium 

The Stark State College Student Symposium, presented by Stark State’s Honors Program Oversight Committee, is a one-day event celebrating the academic achievements and technical skills of our students and local high school students. 

Symposium showcases students’ faculty-guided, in-depth research, capstone projects, scholarly work, creative activities or science projects. 

Student advising 

Find this information via > Tools > MAP (My Academic Plan). 

Your Gateway or academic advisor can help you choose classes for upcoming semesters and implement other elements of your successful college game plan. If you have 15 credits or less, you’re assigned to a Gateway advisor. If you have earned more than 15 credits, you are transitioned to an academic advisor. 

• Not sure who your advisor is? Find out by going to mySSC and following the path to MAP (My Academic Plan). 

• Have questions or need assistance? Contact Gateway Student Services. 

• Virtual advising is also available. Click here to find out more. 

• Looking for the Returning Student Advising Center (RAC)? We typically provide this service when registration opens for the upcoming semester. Visit the RAC information page on mySSC for available dates and times. 

Testing Center 

Here’s where you’ll get computer-based or pencil-and-paper testing specific to courses. Some courses allow you to take computer-based tests outside of class in the Testing Center, usually within a timeframe of three to four days. Math testing for both main campus and Akron is held in other locations. Please see the Math Learning Center for more details. 

Current students, visit the Testing Center page on mySSC for hours and availability.
 

Textbook Lending Library 

If you’re a registered Stark State student, you have access to short-term free borrowing of printed course textbooks via our Textbook Lending Library. You may check out a print book for up to a week at a time and can renew borrowing as needed, subject to availability, in person at our main campus location in E216 or our Akron campus location in A003. Visit the catalog and find borrower information at https://www.librarycat.org/lib/SSC_TLL. We’re unable to provide e-books, “instant access” materials or online access codes.

TRIO Student Support Services 

If you’re a student considered under-represented due to income, disability or first-generation college status, you’ll find support from TRIO. The one-stop program includes academic advising, transfer advising, financial literacy education, assistance with completing the FAFSA, skills-based assessments, learning styles, college preparedness, time-management training, strategic scheduling, career-enhancement and more.

Tutoring 

Stark State offers tutoring for many of our academic programs. 

Information technology and engineering technologies tutoring 

Math Learning Center tutoring 

Science Learning Center tutoring  

Writing Center tutoring 

Available online or in person in G200 (main campus) 

Stark State College Akron tutoring  

Current students, visit mySSC for operating dates and hours. 

Writing Center 

Writing an essay or research paper? Perhaps a speech outline or maybe even a cover letter? No matter what form of writing you’re doing, we’re here to help. Bring whatever you have (assignment sheet, draft, a lonely blank sheet of paper waiting to be filled), and we will work with you to overcome your writing concerns. With three different locations, you can choose where to go based on your schedule. 

Services are available online or in person.

Current students, go to the Writing Center page on mySSC for hours and availability.