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Providing Academic Support Services

The Student Success Program (SSP) coordinates academic support services at Spelman College. SSP uses research-based best practices and essential resources to provide individualized academic support to help students realize their full potential. We provide the following services in our centers, labs and programs.

Tutorial Service Hours

Monday - Thursday:  6 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday:  6 a.m.-7 p.m. | Saturday: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Learn More About the Student Success Program    Meet the Student Success Progrm Staff

Student Support Offerings

Centers and Programs

Tutoring Services

On-Campus Study Locations
Areas where registered students have 24-hour access (except where noted) to study:

  • Laura Spelman Hall, Lower Level
  • Albro-Falconer-Manley Science Center, Computer Lab 230
  • Wellness Center Throughway

Spelman's Through the Gates Program

The Spelman College Student Success Program sponsors "Through the Gates," a summer success initiative to assist admitted and deposited first-year students in their transition from high school to college.

"Through the Gates" is also open to incoming transfer students and Pauline E. Drake Scholars. Last year, the program provided an innovative way to bring the Spelman experience to 140 incoming students, as well as an opportunity to learn college readiness skills and cultivate a sense of belonging for students.

Workshop topics included the following:

  • Defining Excellence
  • HBCU Excellence
  • SHIFT: Transitioning from High School to College
  • Purposeful Preparation
  • I'm Here Now What?

This Year's Through the Gates Program will take place in the following cities:

  • July 26      Los Angeles, California
  • July 7-8    Atlanta, Georgia
  • July 15       Houston, Texas
  • July 25      New York, New York 

About Through the Gates

Our History

Through the Gates was created as an online program during the summer of 2022 to assist admitted first-year students in their transition from high school to college. It is also open to incoming transfer students and Pauline E. Drake Scholars.

The summer 2023 in-person Through the Gates program was made possible by the President's Innovative Fund and JPMorgan Chase. The program provided an innovative way to bring the Spelman experience to 140 incoming students, as well as an opportunity to learn college readiness skills and cultivate a sense of belonging for students. Workshop topics included Defining Excellence, HBCU Excellence, SHIFT: Transitioning from High School to College, Purposeful Preparation, and I'm Here Now What.

The Student Success Program is grateful for the support from alumnae and current students who made the events possible.  Alumnae and chapters of the National Alumnae Association of Spelman College in Houston, Baltimore and Chicago assisted with securing space, food and decor. Current students residing in the cities served as program volunteers. The Chicago event was sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois.

Student Testimonials

Success Leaves Clues

Last summer, the Spelman Student Success Program sponsored Through the Gates” — a summer success initiative in four cities -- Atlanta, Houston Chicago and Baltimore. The response was outstanding . . .

In Their Own Words . . .

"Jordan and Elisha’s advice was helpful! I love seeing how other Spelmanites transitioned and handled challenges."

"I really appreciated the authentic first-hand insight on the joys of transitioning to college as well as the things that they struggled with as they became a Spelmanite."

"I liked the Q and A session where I could ask about stuff I wanted, and could hear about what other students asked."

"I loved when Dr. Lewis reinforced the idea about staying true to yourself and your values as we transition into this new environment!"

Contact Us

Nyla Dixon
Administrative Assistant
404-270-5610
ndixon1@spelman.edu
or ssp@spelman.edu
Milligan Building, Room 2312

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