Student Opportunity and Resource Center
The Student Opportunity and Resource (SOAR) Center provides a variety of learning services to support students, faculty and staff in academic excellence at Dickinson State University. From Disability Support Services to Peer Tutoring and Career Services, the SOAR Center works collaboratively to enhance the mission of Dickinson State University through high-quality, accessible programs, promoting excellence in learning and supporting scholarly activities. The Student Opportunity and Resource Center is located in May Hall, 2nd floor, and it is open M-F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Staff members can be contacted at 701-483-2029.
Academic Advising
Academic Advising through the SOAR Center provides support for first and second year students, undeclared students, online students,and transfer students. Advising focuses on addressing current academic need, transitioning to discipline specific advisor and serving as a point-of-contact for support services.
Career Services
Career Services at DSU coordinates student access to major exploration, career exploration, graduate school exploration, on-campus employment, off-campus employment, internships, career fairs, and professional development. The Office of Career Services also offers personalized help with resume and cover letter creation, interview preparation, and building of networking skills. Career Services offers one-on-one assistance to help students plan for and achieve career success.
Disability Support Services
Disability Support Services coordinates the application and accommodation process for students with disabilities; counsels students with disabilities to determine program services over the course of each academic year; coordinates notification of accommodations for faculty, instructors, and other appropriate professionals; and coordinates proctored test sessions along with disseminating information about accommodations and building inclusive, accessible learning environments. Students typically need to have documentation of how their disability impacts a major life activity, such as learning, from a qualified professional (e.g. medical professional) to determine accommodations.
First Year Experience (FYE)
The Dickinson State University First Year Experience (FYE) Committee works to improve the overall student experience and ensure alignment between Dickinson State University’s New Student Registration, Freshman Seminar course and best practice literature. The committee is comprised of the faculty/staff currently teaching Freshman Seminar courses. First Year Experience was developed to provide incoming students the academic, personal and social skills to successfully complete their first year of college and transition into becoming a successful upperclassman.
Tutoring Center
The Tutoring Center at Dickinson State University provides high-quality, accessible programs that strive to promote excellence in learning and academic performance. Its peer-to-peer tutoring services foster academic growth and development in a student-centered approach that promotes student success and retention in a safe and welcoming environment.
Services to Faculty
The Student Opportunity and Resource Center provides positive and comprehensive academic support services for faculty through student referrals concerning peer tutoring; in-class workshops on note-taking, testing strategies, study skills and anti-plagiarism.