Student Success Center
At Southern Union, success is about having support. The Success Center located on the Opelika Campus, offers Southern Union students free services such as tutoring, standardized testing remediation, and accessibility (ADA) services that are designed to maximize student involvement in their personal learning and development.
Our staff works collaboratively with students as they explore options for creating academic and personal success. We want to see our students succeed!
Visit the Opelika Success Center in the Business and Technology Center (BTC), Room 110
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES STAFF
Joseph R. Halsey, Coordinator - Student Success Center
ADA Coordinator-Opelika Campus
jhalsey@suscc.edu 334-745-6437, Ext. 5354
Debra Todd
Math Tutor, Testing Assistant
dtodd@suscc.edu 334-745-6437, Ext. 5557
Virtual tour of Success Center
Coming Soon.
Hours of operation
The Success Center, in the Business & Technology Center, room 110 Opelika, is open for studying, computer use, and printing from 7:15 am to 8:30 pm Monday through Thursday and Fridays 7:15 am to 12:15 pm. Please note that when classes are not in session, the lab closes at 4:30 pm Monday through Thursday.
Please use the links below to view the tutoring schedules.
Walk-ins are always welcome, however, appointments can be made using the Tutoring Services link above. You can also find information there for our online tutoring service, Tutor.com which offers support in every course we offer.
Spring 2025 Opelika Campus In-person Tutoring Schedule
Spring 2025 Wadley Campus In-person Tutoring Schedule
Spring 2025 Virtual Tutoring Schedule, available for online and traditional students
OUR MISSION
The mission of the Student Success Center is to assist students with overcoming challenges in coursework, as well as to provide opportunities for skills development to help students succeed academically and professionally.
Coming soon.
Student Success Workshops
Join us for a workshop on Prepping for Finals Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 12:15 at the Opelika Success Center.
Be sure to check back soon for more workshop dates and locations.
Career Exploration
Additional Resources for Student Assistance
Food
East Alabama Community Market Community resource for food.
2-1-1 Connects Alabama Connect with community resources for food, shelter, childcare, transportation, services for elderly or disabled individuals as well as crisis situations.
Childcare
Childcare Resources Center Provides childcare services including advocacy, referrals, and financial assistance for childcare.
Mental Health
Suicide Prevention Lifeline Hotline: 800-273-8255 (24/7)
Uwill Mental Health and Wellness Hotline: 833-646-1526 (24/7) Free, Immediate Access to Teletherapy
Domestic Violence Intervention Center in Opelika, AL Hotline: 800-650-6522 (24/7)
Disability Support Services Information and Procedures Manual
Service Animals Policy (as enacted by the Department of Justice)
College Preparation for Students with Disabilities Handbook (reprinted with permission)
Information and Technical Assistance on the Americans with Disabilities ACT: www.ADA.gov
Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services http://www.rehab.alabama.gov/home
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students http://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/college-planning-for-deaf-and-hard-of-hearing-students/
Students With Visual Impairments http://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/college-planning-with-visual-impairments/
Students with Physical Disabilities http://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/college-planning-with-physical-disabilities/
Students with Learning Disabilities http://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/college-planning-with-learning-disabilities/
Students with Psychiatric Disabilities http://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/college-planning-with-psychiatric-disabilities/
Students with Hearing Loss https://householdquotes.co.uk/living-with-hearing-loss/