Student Success Center

The Student Success Center provides a comprehensive network of academic support services designed to help Fisk students thrive in their coursework. Our goal is to ensure that every student has access to high‑quality, flexible, and personalized learning assistance throughout the semester.

Peer Tutoring Hub

The Peer Tutoring Hub is open during the fall and spring semesters and offers support across multiple subjects, including biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science, business, accounting, and more. The Hub on the lower level of Spence Hall welcomes students for drop‑in tutoring sessions.

Our peer tutors are faculty‑recommended, high‑achieving Fisk students who complete formal training to ensure top‑tier academic support. The program is currently on track to earn CRLA national certification, reflecting our commitment to maintaining and strengthening academic excellence on campus.

Students can also review tutor bios, walk‑in hours, and available subjects, ensuring they connect with a tutor who best fits their needs.

How to Access Tutoring

Students can get academic support in three convenient ways:

1. Drop‑In Tutoring (In‑Person)

Visit the Peer Tutoring Hub in the Spence Hall basement for flexible, walk‑in assistance—no appointment required. View Drop-In Tutoring Schedule here.

2. Scheduled Tutoring (NavigateFisk)

Students may schedule appointments with peer tutors through NavigateFisk to secure support at a time that best fits their schedule.

Sign into NavigateFisk here: https://fisk.navigate.eab.com/app/

3. 24/7 Online Tutoring via Upswing

Fisk students have access to 24/7 virtual tutoring, writing help, and assignment review through Upswing, using their Fisk Single Sign‑On (SSO)

Upswing supports:

• Live online tutoring sessions with immediate or scheduled help
• Writing assignment review with feedback returned within 48 hours
• Course‑specific tutoring, searchable by class or tutor name
• Easy session scheduling, joining, and cancellation through the platform’s dashboard

Students can log in via:

Fisk.Upswing.io or by navigating through Upswing’s school selection page.

What to Bring to a Tutoring Session

To make the most of their session, students are encouraged to bring:

• Laptops
• Class notes
• Practice problems
• Assignments
• Any related course materials that can support learning

Why Use Academic Support?

These resources are free, flexible, and designed to strengthen student performance in and out of the classroom. Whether students prefer in‑person guidance, scheduled support, or late‑night online help, Fisk University ensures that academic success is always within reach.

Contact Kelsey Curry at kcurry@fisk.edu in the Student Success Center for support and additional information.

Bulldog B.O.N.D.S. (Belonging, Outreach, Networking, Development, Success)

Bulldog B.O.N.D.S. is Fisk University’s peer mentoring network designed to help first‑generation, first‑year students make a strong transition to college. Through one‑to‑one matches with trained upper‑class mentors, students build community, connect to campus resources, and develop the habits that lead to academic and personal success.

Bulldog B.O.N.D.S fosters meaningful connections that promote student success through:

• Belonging – Creating a welcoming and inclusive environment
• Outreach – Proactively engaging and supporting students
• Networking – Connecting students with peers, faculty, and campus resources
• Development – Encouraging personal, academic, and leadership growth
• Success – Supporting persistence and achievement throughout the first year

How It Works

Key Process Steps

• Matching: Students and mentors complete brief interest and background surveys. Matches are facilitated on the Mentor Collective platform to align goals, interests, and availability.
• Onboarding & Training: Mentors complete training focused on inclusive mentoring, resource referral, and goal‑setting.
• Connection Cadence: Pairs connect regularly (in person or virtually) and use Mentor Collective tools for messaging, meeting notes, and check‑ins.
• Staff Support: The Student Success Center (SSC) team monitors engagement and provides timely nudges and referrals. SSC also coordinates ongoing programming and community‑building activities throughout the academic year to strengthen mentor–mentee relationships and enhance student engagement.

Program Details

Who Participates

• Mentees: First‑year and first‑generation students seeking guidance during their transition to Fisk.
• Mentors: Sophomores, juniors, and seniors committed to leadership, service, and supporting new students.

Benefits

For Mentees

• Build community and a sense of belonging.
• Get connected to resources (tutoring, advising, financial wellness, and more).
• Set goals and develop strategies for academic, social, and personal success.

For Mentors

• Strengthen leadership, communication, and coaching skills.
• Make a meaningful impact and leave a legacy at Fisk.
• Join a community of peer leaders and changemakers.

Eligibility & Expectations

• Mentees: Enrolled first‑year and/or first‑generation students.
• Mentors: Sophomore, junior, or senior standing; good academic standing; completion of mentor training.
• Commitment: Connect at least twice per month during the semester and respond to check‑ins on the platform.

Get Involved & Contact

How to Join

• Become a Mentee: Sign up to be matched with your mentor – Register as a Mentee
• Become a Mentor: Express interest and receive next‑step instructions – Register as a Mentor
• Our Platform Partner: Learn about Mentor Collective – Mentor Collective

Contact

Questions? Contact Gretchen Moore at gmoore@fisk.edu in the Student Success Center for support and additional information.

The Student Success Center coordinates orientation programs for both freshmen and transfer students. These sessions are designed to help students transition smoothly into college life and learn about campus resources.

Contact Gretchen Moore at gmoore@fisk.edu in the Student Success Center for support and additional information.

If you need accommodations due to a disability, our team is here to support you. We work closely with students to ensure equal access to educational opportunities and campus services.

Contact Briyante Sullivan at bsullivan@fisk.edu or visit us at the Student Success Center for support and additional information.

Accommodate Fisk is Fisk University’s online system for requesting and managing accommodations. Through this portal, students can apply for academic, housing, and dietary accommodations, upload documentation, and track their request status.

Students will also use Accommodate Fisk to schedule distraction-reduced testing and receive updates from Accessibility Services.

To get started, log in using your Fisk credentials and complete the intake form.

NavigateFisk helps you stay organized, make informed academic decisions, and connect with the resources you need to succeed at Fisk. Students can use NavigateFisk to schedule advising and tutoring appointments, receive reminders and alerts, explore academic requirements, and stay on top of important deadlines—all in one place.

How to Access NavigateFisk Online

• Go to https://fisk.navigate.eab.com
• Log in using your Fisk University username and password (your regular SSO login).
• Once logged in, you can view your class schedule, book appointments, complete to‑dos, and access campus support services.

How to Access NavigateFisk on Your Phone

• Open the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play Store (Android).
• Search for “Navigate Student”.
• Download the app and select Fisk University from the school list.
• Sign in using your Fisk SSO credentials.

With NavigateFisk, you’ll always have the tools you need to stay on track—right at your fingertips.