Academic Success
At Pace University, academic success is about more than just showing up to class—it’s about finding the right support, staying on track, and making the most of the resources around you. From personalized advising and tutoring to research opportunities and tools for graduating on time, we’re here to help you build a strong academic foundation from day one.
Academic Advisement
First-year students enrolled in UNV 101 have their UNV 101 instructor as their advisor throughout their first year. Academic Advisors for transfer students and students beyond their first year are available to support students on both campuses from 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. Students can contact their academic advisor directly through the contact information provided on each school’s Advisement webpage. Students who do not know their advisor can consult Degree Works in Portal, confirm through “My Success Network” in OnTrack, email whoismyadvisor@pace.edu.
Academic Calendar
The Academic Calendar outlines all important academic dates and holidays throughout the entire academic year (fall, winter session, spring, and summer).
Advising Center for Exploring Majors
The Advising Center for Exploring Majors helps students make informed and realistic decisions about passions, values, and skills as they relate to a major at Pace. When guiding students to choose a major, the goal is to be mindful of the life students want and the work they are inspired to do.
Graduate On Time
Graduating on time helps reduce the cost of your degree and gets you into your career or graduate program sooner. The Graduate On Time site offers tools to help you stay on track and finish in four years—make a plan, stay on course, and graduate on time.
The Learning Commons
The Learning Commons (LC) offers tutoring services in multiple subject areas including Writing, Mathematics, the sciences, Economics, Finance, Accounting, and many others. The Learning Commons maintains a supportive academic environment. Students are encouraged to use the drop-in services and work in small groups within the Commons. The LC offers academic skills workshops, mentoring, and exam reviews, as well as individual tutoring where you can work with a knowledgeable tutor to discuss difficult concepts.
Library
Pace University Library services include reference and research consultation and assistance; email, text, or chat reference services; Interlibrary loan; CNY and METRO Libraries consortium services; formal classroom group instruction services on research methods and library resources; facilities for class presentation practices and intercampus teleconferencing; circulating laptops and other electronic devices; digital repository; video tutorials; and research guides. Extended hours during midterms and finals.
Undergraduate Research
Undergraduate research is a faculty-mentored inquiry or investigation conducted by an undergraduate student that seeks to make a scholarly or creative contribution to a field of knowledge. The Center for Undergraduate Research Experiences (CURE) in the Office of Research and Graduate Education offers a central location for information about undergraduate research throughout the Schools and Colleges of Pace University. Learn about student programs, funding, and resources.