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CAMPUS SERVICES
Testing Center
In an effort to assist students as they pursue their academic goals, the Testing Center provides the following services: Accuplacer Placement testing, TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills), CLEP (College Level Examination Program), HiSet (High School Equivalency Test), CNA (Certified Nurse Aide), online proctored exams and make-up exams. Please note that some of these services are not offered at both campus locations. Due to the variety and volume of testing conducted in the center, students are encouraged to make appointments at least 24 hours in advance.
Main Campus, Galesburg Room B07 ......309.341.5323
Branch Campus, Carthage Library ...........217.357.3129 ext. 7244 (Proctoring)
Tutoring Center
Room 28 ........217.357.3129 ext. 0 (Accuplacer Test)
Carl Sandburg College offers free tutoring services for all students. Through tutoring, our goal is to provide friendly, accessible academic assistance in all subject areas. Galesburg students benefit from a walk-in and appointment-based Tutoring Center offering assistance in any core subject area (including English, math, science and basic computer use). Tutoring in professional programs like nursing is arranged by class,
by semester; students can contact their instructor or the coordinator of academic support, 309.341.5262 or visit sandburg.edu/Services/Tutoring-Services for more information about these services.
Students at the Carthage Campus should contact Linda Thomas, coordinator of Branch campus support services, 217.357.3129 ext. 7243, or Barb Clem, academic advisor. Online tutoring is available to all students in all locations 24 hours a day via Brainfuse, available on your mySandburg page.
Transfer Advising
Our academic advisors help prepare you to transfer to a four-year college or university to earn your bachelor’s degree. We work with public and private universities and have established articulation agreements for seamless transfer of credits. Associate in of Arts (AA) and Associate in Science (AS) degree programs are specifically designed for students to transfer to a four-year college or university. No matter where you want to go, our academic advisors can help you get there from here. Visit our transfer advising site at www.sandburg.edu/transfer.
TRIO Student Support Services
TRIO Student Support Services TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) is a program that helps you graduate and transfer to a 4-year college or university to pursue a bachelor’s degree. TRIO SSS provides personalized advising and coaching in the areas of degree planning, academics, transferring, career and major exploration, financial aid, scholarships, and financial literacy. We also offer leadership opportunities, fun events, and personal support. The TRIO SSS program is 100% funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education ($253,032 in 2019-20) and has limited spaces available, so an application is required and students must meet certain eligibility criteria to join. Visit their office in E136 or www.sandburg.edu/triosss to learn more.
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