Support Programs

Academic and Social Support Programs

Academic and social support is part of our DNA. Mitchell has been recognized as a leader for our innovative academic support programs and inclusive learning environment for almost 40 years. Explore our entire suite of Living & Learning Support programs and Academic Support tools our students access to enhance success.

Bentsen Learning Center at Mitchell College

The goal of the Bentsen Learning Center (BLC) is to assist students with diagnosed learning differences and attention deficit disorders in developing study and self-advocacy strategies to enable them to survive and thrive in the college environment. The overarching goal communicated to students is that of independence and empowerment in their academic pursuits.

A fee-based comprehensive academic support program, the Bentsen Learning Center fosters a holistic approach by continually assessing students’ progress in developing their academic skills. The program assists students in learning and applying strategies that will move them toward effective learning and independence.

Knowing that each student is unique, the program offers a customized, individualized approach that provides opportunities for students to learn in different ways and apply academic skills to the college setting.

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The SAILS Program

Grounded in the CASEL Framework, the Self-Advocacy and Interpersonal Life-Skills Support (SAILS) Program at Mitchell College helps students develop skills in environments that enhance their learning and development. SAILS is a fee-based program available to first-year Mitchell College students who are ready for college but would benefit from added residential support during their first year on campus.

Program Overview

For full-time Mitchell College students
Participants work with a Program Coordinator and Program Mentors who provide in-depth support and communication with the cohort
SAILS students may concurrently utilize the Bentsen Learning Center for academic support

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The Tutoring Center

The Tutoring Center offers free tutoring to all current Mitchell College students in subjects across the curriculum. The goal of tutoring is to help students overcome academic challenges and lead them to autonomous or independent learning.

The Center provides personalized support for studying and learning with respect to individual learning differences. We promote independence in learning to help students overcome academic challenges and achieve greater academic performance.

NOTE: Students enrolled in Thames at Mitchell receive academic and social support through that program.

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Centralized Advising

The Mitchell College Office of Advising is a central part of the student success network, coordinating with departments campus-wide to offer a holistic approach in how we support and challenge our students.

Each student is connected to an advisor prior to starting their education at Mitchell and will remain with that advisor for their entire time at the College.

Our team of advisors helps guide students in developing their academic and personal goals, while also assisting in their understanding of campus wide policies, procedures, and expectations.

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Accessibility Services

In accordance with state and federal law, Mitchell College is committed to providing accommodations to eligible students and visitors with disabilities in order to ensure accessibility and equal opportunities to its programs, services, and activities. Accessibility Services, located in the Duques Center, facilitates reasonable accommodations for students who disclose a disability, meet the eligibility requirement and request accommodations through Accessibility Services.

Comprehensive skill and strategy support goes above and beyond what federal law requires. If you are interested in fee-based comprehensive academic support in addition to accommodations, please visit the Bentsen Learning Center.

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Thames at Mitchell College

Thames at Mitchell College is a pre-college transition program designed to help students ease into life after high school with supportive faculty and a strong social network. Whether your student has a learning difference or simply needs additional preparation before college, Thames has the resources and offerings needed for transformative growth.

Thames students take personalized courses, experience college campus life, and gain social confidence within a highly individualized environment focused on independence and leadership skills. Thames can be a good fit for students who are: