University Housing
Hamlin Hall, Room 448
550 Meadow Brook Road
Rochester,
MI
48309-4452
(location map)
(248) 370-3570
housing@oakland.edu
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Academic Support
The academic support you receive while living on campus empowers you to succeed in and out of the classroom. You’ll learn how to study better, how to manage your time effectively and how to make decisions that affect you positively.
University Housing's Student Success services encourage and empower you to achieve academic excellence. We believe that each student has the ability to succeed by engaging actively in the learning process. By utilizing our resources and meeting with the Student Success staff, you can become an active participant in your education and reach your personal goals.
Our Student Success team is available to all residents, Monday through Friday. All appointments are held virtually via Google Meet, and students can schedule an appointment using our online scheduling system. If you are in need of special accommodations, such as in-person meetings or proper technology to support virtual appointments, please email ouapm@oakland.edu and we will do our best to support your request.
We can help residents with:
- Adjustment to online learning environments
- Career and major exploration
- Test anxiety
- Study skills
- Campus involvement and inclusion
- Improving academic performance
- Certain school supplies for those in need
How to schedule an appointment:
Click here to view our online scheduling system and choose a time that is convenient for you!
Interested in tutoring?
Check out our Tutoring Resources tab, or visit the Find a Tutor site to view APM availability and schedule a session.
Additional resources
Have questions?
Please connect with us by calling (248) 370-3941, or emailing ouapm@oakland.edu.
Assistant Director
for Residential Student Success
304 Hillcrest Hall
(248) 370-3323
mlladisk@oakland.edu
Sarah Robinson
Student Success Coordinator
(248) 370-3943
srobinson3@oakland.edu
Brianna Kenny
Graduate Assistant,
Academic Peer Mentor
Program
bmkenny@oakland.edu
Nick Ronzi
Graduate Assistant,
Academic Peer Mentor
Program
ntronzi@oakland.edu
Academic Peer Mentors (APMs) are current students and certified tutors who can provide residents and commuters with academic support in a variety of courses. APMs also host virtual office hours, present online programming, and more.
Tutoring
Use the Find a Tutor site to view availability and to schedule a 30-minute session. These sessions are open to all OU students!
Virtual programming
APMs regularly host virtual programs using Google Meet. More information on these fun and educational programs can be found in the bi-weekly Residence Life and Student Success Updates newsletter sent to our residents at their oakland.edu email addresses. They are also advertised on fliers posted throughout the residential communities, and on social media on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Virtual “open door” hours
Several APMs have weekly “open door” hours using Google Meet. Students can use the time to ask course-specific questions, general academic questions, or questions about anything related to college life. Students are welcome to join the session using the provided link at any time during the scheduled hour.
| Amy Nursing major | Mondays, 2-3 p.m. | Click here to join |
| Clyde Clinical & Diagnostic Sciences - Medical Laboratory Sciences major | Mondays, 6-7 p.m. | Click here to join |
| Ingrid Bioengineering major | Mondays, 7-8 p.m. | Click here to join |
| Jon Biomedical Sciences major | Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m. | Click here to join |
| Katelin Clinical & Diagnostic Sciences - Pre-Professional major | Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Click here to join |
| Kortney Accounting major | Fridays, 8:30-9:30 a.m. | Click here to join |
| Noah Mechanical Engineering major | Mondays, 2-3 p.m. | Click here to join |
Get rewarded
Student of the Month
APMs nominate one student each month during the fall and winter semester for their academic efforts. This student will receive a certificate and a prize and will be featured on social media, digital signage, and in our e-newsletter.
Virtual Loyalty Cards
Residents are rewarded for their involvement with the APM and Student Success program. Earn eight stamps within the designated time period and you will receive a prize!
- Opt in during a virtual program, tutor night or open door hours by telling an APM that you would like to participate. Residents can also join by telling a Student Success staff member during a virtual meeting, or by emailing ouapm@oakland.edu.
- Stamps can be earned by attending any APM-hosted event or open door hours, as well as meetings with Student Success Staff. *Students must ask for a virtual stamp during these meetings or events.
- The following restrictions apply:
- Stamps can only be earned when requested during an approved event or meeting.
- Students must opt in each month, and stamps do not carry over month to month.
Interested in applying for an APM position?
Click here to learn how!
Have questions?
Connect with us by calling (248) 370-3941, or by emailing ouapm@oakland.edu.
Academic Peer Mentors provide tutoring support for all Oakland University students who are currently enrolled in courses.
In conjunction with The Tutoring Center and other campus partners, University Housing is pleased to offer students access to the Find a Tutor website. Through this site, our APM staff members are able to provide invaluable support for a wide variety of courses. On Find a Tutor, you can search by course number, tutor or day to schedule your virtual 30-minute session. If you prefer a tutor who is also an APM, their title will be visible next to their name and they will generally work in the evenings from 8-11:00 p.m. We encourage you to explore your options today.
Available Fall 2020 course support: