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Our goal is to support you throughout your entire MassArt journey.

Our academic advisors work with you to identify your educational, personal and artistic goals and to connect you with the resources and people who can help you reach those goals. The ARC also provides students with programs like the writing center and success coaching.

While your faculty advisor is your primary source of information on the curriculum, academic advisors in the ARC can assist you in navigating the extensive resources offered by MassArt and provide connection to courses available through the Colleges of the Fenway and the Pro-Arts Consortium.

We can assist you with some of the challenges you may face as a student including:

  • Dual Majors – Students who choose a dual major complete the requirements of both majors. Typically, this requires an extra year of study.
  • Changing Majors – A change of major may require additional semesters of work to complete; students are encouraged to make an appointment with an academic advisor in the ARC to discuss how a change of major affects progress toward their degree.
  • Cross Registration – MassArt participates in cross registration programs, which allow full time MassArt students to take courses at participating schools, including Colleges of the Fenway, Pro-Arts Consortium, and MIT.
  • Returning from Leave – Students who take time off from MassArt are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor to get back on track.

One-to-One tutoring to support your success

We encourage you to explore tutoring resources at the ARC. Drop in at Kennedy 230 or
schedule an appointment in advance at massart.edu/arc-appt. Questions? You may
reach us at arc@massart.edu or 617-879-7280.

The Writing Center

Writing tutors work with you to develop written communication skills to help you succeed throughout MassArt and beyond. All college related writing projects are eligible to be reviewed by a tutor including general course assignments, research papers, artist statements, grant proposals, internship applications, and cover letters.

Success Coaching

Working with you on a one-to-one basis, Success Coaches introduce strategies such as time management, self-motivation, confidence building, and study skills to bring about project completion. Success Coaches encourage you to become actively engaged in the learning process and to develop academic self-advocacy.

Peer Advising Liaisons (PALs)

PALs are trained undergraduate student advisors who can provide you with class registration support, mentoring, and logistical assistance.

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Schedule academic advising, writing support, or peer appointments.

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