The Office of Peer Assisted Learning Services at High Point University is dedicated to helping students improve their academic performance. Additional student support programs that report to the office include the Academic Tutoring Department.
The Office of Peer Assisted Learning Services coordinates and provides assistance in areas of academic performance related to academic and life skills with specific reference to exam preparation, testing strategies, test anxiety, reading, note taking skills, time and stress management and other areas requested by students. The office follows the academic progress and development of all students with an emphasis upon freshman students. It provides academic counseling for any student having academic difficulty and provides advising support to all students and faculty advisors.
Mission Statement
The mission of the High Point University Office of Peer Assisted Learning Services is to support the academic progress, success, and retention of undergraduate students by offering varied educational programs, activities, and services in a certified, supportive learning environment.