At Southeast, you’ll learn two kinds of skills and knowledge:  those particularly targeted for a specific career or profession (your major), and those that will serve you regardless of your chosen profession (University Studies).  In your major, you’ll learn leading-edge information that will allow you to be successful in your first job.  In University Studies, you’ll learn skills and knowledge that will go beyond job-specific abilities.  These are the skills that will make you a valuable employee and a valued colleague.

First STEP Orientation: Sign up for our specially designed Southeast orientation program. This critical program connects students and parents with faculty, staff and other Southeast students and parents. During the day you not only will meet with an adviser and get that all-important class schedule but also you will get your official I.D. card, get advice about academic majors and possible careers, learn about social activities and find out where those critical offices and services you will need are located.

First Year Seminar: Check out our nationally recognized and required First Year Seminar, where you’ll be introduced to the University Studies program and the value of a liberal education while addressing one of a variety of themes.

Kent Library: Southeast's Kent Library is your partner in finding information for completing research papers and class assignments. Library professionals can work with you in person, by phone or e-mail. Online resources bring the library to wherever you are, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Learning Assistance Programs and Disability Support Services: If you need a tutor or want assistance in developing your study skills, or if you are a student with special needs in the areas of physical, sensory and/or learning disabilities, or if you just need help with time management, test anxiety or stress management, the LAPDSS is the place to start. (Formerly the Learning Enrichment Center.)

Testing Services: When and how do you register for college placement tests, the ACT, the GED, or entrance exams for law or medical school? Need to know about Credit by Exam, CLEP tests, or placement tests in the areas of English, mathematics, foreign languages or music? Testing services has the answers!

University Studies: This nationally known and award-winning 48-credit-hour general education program permits students to choose courses in various areas that will help develop skills important in all of life. Our students say the program helps them to think critically, to analyze difficult problems and to communicate complex issues.

Center for Writing Excellence: Need help on a writing assignment? Could you use an experienced writing tutor? The Center for Writing Excellence, located in Kent Library, is for all students – not just for those who struggle with writing. It’s free, so whether you need help on one assignment or you feel the need for weekly conferences, the staff at the Center for Writing Excellence can help!