Academic Centers for Excellence

What is ACE?
The University of South Carolina’s Academic Centers for Excellence (ACE) are here to help you become a Smart Gamecock! We offer Academic Success Coaching, after-hours Writing Center consultations, and math tutoring in three residence halls on campus (Bates House, Columbia Hall, and Sims) as well as the Student Success Center in the Thomas Cooper Library.

Why should you come to ACE?
Whether you need assistance with writing a paper after-hours, help with a Calculus problem, or tips on how to study smarter, ACE is a great resource. Take some time to explore our web site to learn more about what we can offer.

ACE’s Academic Success Coaching is a service all students should consider using. Learn more about this on our ACE Services page.

Cocky at ACE Quotes from University of South Carolina students who have met with an ACE Academic Success Coach:

“This semester I achieved a 3.192, the highest semester GPA I've ever had…I did better on my papers, exams and time management. I would like to thank you for helping me get back on the right track.”

“The advice I received from ACE has been very valuable.”

“The ACE did help me by making me make a schedule for studying each day.”

“I came up with several options on how to study and take better notes.”