Academic Resource Center
The Academic Resource Center (ARC) at MassArt collaborates with students and faculty to support instruction, enhance academic success, and retain a diverse student body.
Academic Resource Center
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Compass Program
We connect and support first-generation undergraduate students with mentors, faculty, and staff throughout their collegiate journey.
Established in 2001, the Compass Program is an advising and mentoring program for first-generation college students. We help guide students during their educational journey at MassArt by creating a community of support composed of peers, faculty, staff and alumni. Our mentors provide advising and assistance in navigating issues of transition in academic, creative, social, cultural, and personal areas.
Program Highlights
- Engage in weekly workshops, retreats, visiting artist talks, and lectures designed to inspire creativity, foster community, and provide space for student voices to be heard.
- Receive holistic support throughout your journey– Compass partners with Academic Support services, Student Development, and College-wide departments to guide you through every step of the way.
- Work closely with First Year Success Coaches and Academic Advisors from the Academic Resource Center (ARC), collaborate with Department Chairs to map your creative path.
- Take part in an annual field trip to a broaden your exposure contemporary art through museum and gallery visits.
- Celebrate the talent Compass students across all disciplines at our annual Compass Exhibition.
- Connect with MassArt alumni as they share their experiences, offer mentorship, and strengthen the Compass network.
Speak up. Ask questions. Because when you have those conversations and make those connections, that’s when you’ll find new friends, colleagues, and collaborators. That’s how you’ll really discover your community.Cedric Douglas ‘11 BFA
Program Eligibility
Students are eligible for The Academic Compass program through an admissions review of portfolio, grades, and recommendations.
Additionally students must be:
- First generation in their family to receive a bachelor’s degree
- A Massachusetts resident
- Have a financial need
Artward Bound alumni seamlessly transition into the Compass Program, continuing their artistic and academic growth as Compass students.
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