John W. Schmidt Center for Student Success
The mission of the John W. Schmidt Center for Student Success (JWS Center) on the Troy Campus is: Achieving Student Success with Integrity.
The mission of the John W. Schmidt Center for Student Success (JWS Center) on the Troy Campus is: Achieving Student Success with Integrity.
The JWS Center for Student Success at Troy University is dedicated to supporting student success through a wide range of programs and services. Our mission is to foster academic achievement, personal and social development, career readiness, and active engagement in both campus life and the broader community. We offer academic support to promote retention and timely graduation, while also equipping students with essential skills for academic and lifelong success. The Center plays a key role in helping students transition into the TROY community by providing orientation to university resources, policies, and culture. As a comprehensive support unit, the JWS Center encourages a deeper appreciation for higher education and cultivates meaningful connections among students, faculty, and staff. Through our initiatives, we aim to enrich students' academic journeys and prepare them for lifelong success.
The advisors in the JWS Center help with much more than simply choosing classes, adjusting to university life as a first year student, or helping students choose a major, our advisors work to ensure that each student performs well both in and out of the classroom.
Troy University, under the guidelines of Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973, makes reasonable accommodations for documented physical and mental limitations of otherwise-qualified individuals with disabilities.
Our office provides high-quality career services to help students choose majors, explore career interests, find internships, and guide their job search. These helpful resources are available to all TROY students.
Civic and community engagement is an integral part of every student's college experience. The Office of Civic Engagement provides students opportunities to make a difference in our local community while applying knowledge acquired in the classroom to develop skills in civic action and service.
The Testing and Assessment Center (TAC), located in the Center for Student Success, is responsible for providing students with a testing environment where tests can be administered accurately and securely. Students may report to the TAC to take their ACCUPLACER Placement Test and other assessments geared around first-year students. These computerized tests are for students to identify the appropriate starting level for English and Math courses. After a student completes the ACCUPLACER test, he/she will be provided a score report with his/her appropriate course requirement listed. To access study materials visit https://studentportal.accuplacer.org.
Assessments and Computer Lab
The Learning Center offers free tutoring, study groups, and peer academic skills coaching for Troy University enrolled students. We provide trained peer tutors who work with students to develop academic skills in writing, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, basic statistics, and general studies science classes. Tutors work one-to-one or in small group settings to help learners with topics in a range of subjects and all types of writing at any stage of the process. (In 2019, we supported over 100 different courses at TROY!)
Learning Center
The Federal TRIO Programs are educational opportunity outreach programs designed to motivate and support students from disadvantaged backgrounds. TRIO includes eight outreach and support programs targeted to serve and assist low-income, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities to progress through the academic pipeline.
TRIO Programs
Location:
102 Eldridge Hall | JWS Center for Student Success
Contact Us
Location:
135 Eldridge Hall | JWS Center for Student Success
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday: 7:45am- 4:45pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
Contact Us:
Need to contact us? Give us a call at (334) 670-3413
Location:
124 Eldridge Hall | JWS Center for Student Success
Contact Us:
334-670-3217
troycareer@troy.edu
Location:
122 Eldridge Hall | JWS Center for Student Success
Contact Us:
Lauren Cochran, Coordinator
334-808-6349
troyservice@troy.edu
Location:
126 Eldridge Hall | JWS Center for Student Success
Hours of Operation:
Fall Semester and Spring Semester Peer Tutoring Schedule
Summer Semester Peer Tutoring Schedule
We are open for tutoring during the regular semesters when classes are in session
on the Troy campus. When classes are not in session (during scheduled breaks and holidays),
the Learning Center is closed. Schedules are also posted at our portal at LC Portal and Announcement Page.
Contact Us:
Location:
Trojan Village 200
Hours of Operation:
Mondays 3:30-5pm, Fridays 11am-2pm | Aug. 28th - Dec. 4th (closed on university holidays)
If you need assistance outside of these hours, contact Trojan Pantry for an appointment
at laurencochran@troy.edu or by calling 334-465-2249.
Contact Us:
Phone: 334-465-2249
Email: laurencochran@troy.edu
How to Make an Appointment:
Current Troy University students can schedule a visit here.
