Center for Student Achievement

The Julie H. Sullivan Center for Student Achievement intentionally integrates resources to empower students as they navigate academic and professional goals. The center is a collaboration of Academic Affairs and Student Affairs at the University of St. Thomas.

The CSA puts our mission into practice through:

Coordinating events and services to serve students' academic needs
Coordinating tutoring for students across the university
Providing a place for students to study
Connect students with undergraduate research opportunities
Support students in timely degree completion

Contact Us

Hours of Operation:
Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Location:
1^st Floor Murray Herrick Center (MHC)

Email:
studentachievement@stthomas.edu

Connect with us!

Study spaces in the Center for Student Achievement

Study Here

The CSA offers a space for students to study while being close to several academic resources. Desktop computers, printers, whiteboards, and smart boards are available for students to use. Come find a couch or table and study with us!

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Find a Tutor

Many St. Thomas undergraduate classes have tutoring and academic support. Tutoring can help students feel more connected to courses and help keep you on top of your studies. Please visit our tutoring information via OneStThomas to learn more.

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Don't Know Where to Start?

Not sure where to get the help you need for your academic success? We can help you find the correct support department to meet your needs. Stop by our information desk on the first floor of the Murray-Herrick Student Center or email studentachievement@stthomas.edu to get started.

First Generation Student Support

If you're the first in your family to go to college, or your parents did not graduate from college, you are considered a first-generation student. The University of St. Thomas is proud that many first-generation students have chosen to attend our institution.

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First-Gen Tommies

First-Gen Tommies (formerly Proud To Be First) is a voluntary and free program for students who identify as first-generation. St. Thomas defines first-generation as a student whose parent/guardian did not receive a 4-year degree in the United States. We have fun and informative events throughout the year and we'd love to see you there.

About First-Gen Tommies

First-Gen Forward

First-Gen Tommies is one of the programs that helped St. Thomas be recognized as a First-Gen Forward institution through NASPA. This designation recognizes institutions of higher education who have demonstrated a commitment to improving experiences and advancing outcomes for first-generation college students.

Being Named First-Gen Forward (News story)

Get Involved

The University of St. Thomas is proud that many first-generation students have chosen to attend our institution. The First-Gen Tommies program is designed to aid our first-generation students in their transition to college. Check out our events and programming in Tommie Link.

First-Gen Students Find Support & Belonging

Retention & Student Success

Director of Retention & Student Success

Tonia Jones Peterson

Retention Outreach Specialist

Sam Sickbert

U.S. Bank Goals Coaching

Barry Saeger

St. Thomas is proud to partner with U.S. Bank to offer goals coaching to our undergraduate students. Goals coaches are trained to help you with things like sticking to a budget, building your career or pursuing a passion. Individual appointments and presentations are free to St. Thomas students. Make an appointment with a Goals Coach to get started.

U.S. Bank