Academic Support Services
Whether you're attending classes on campus or online through our Global Campus, DU has the support systems you need!
Academic Issue Resolution Center |
Concise list of options focused on resolving common academic issues |
Academic Student Organizations |
Join an organization where you can gain hands on experience, launch business ideas, and much more! |
Advising |
Support of an academic advisor to aid in their academic pursuits |
Attendance |
Full details of Davenport's Attendance Practice |
Bilingual/Multilingual Resources |
Google sheet contains a list of staff at DU that have identified themselves as multilingual. |
Blackboard for New Students |
Blackboard is Davenport's Learning Management System (LMS). Blackboard serves as the digital set of tools used to conduct online courses and the interface for content outside of campus based courses. As a student, you will use blackboard to interact with other members of your class, check your grades, turn in assignments, and work on group projects. Make sure you have the correct technology requirements. |
Career Services |
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Campus Life |
Visit us in the Center for Learning & Engagement or connect with us via phone at 616-554-5095. Campus Life is made up of many departments: |
Course Delivery Formats | Detailed information and explanations on how each type of course is delivered. |
Credit for Prior Learning |
Get Credit for What You've Already Learned and Accomplished including Competency Testing (also known as test for credit) |
Constitution Day |
September 17 has been set aside by Congress for all education institutions to provide education programs and information about the U.S. Constitution, which was signed on September 17, 1787. |
Course Concerns |
Concerned about your course? If there is a concern with your instructor or your course that needs to be addressed, and you have been unsuccessful in resolving the issue with your instructor which is the first step in the process, please fill out a course concern form. |
Course Evaluation |
Course evaluations are extremely important. They help Davenport faculty and staff review course workload, materials and outcomes to assess needed revisions. Evaluation feedback is also used to evaluate course instructors and assist in improving skills and teaching methods. |
Final Grade Appeals |
The purpose of the Final Grade Appeal process is to provide students with a process to appeal their Final Grade. The Final Grade Appeal process should be used only when the student believes that the final course grade assigned is incorrect. |
First Generation Students |
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Global Campus |
Global Campus Consists of On-demand and Livestream classes. |
Incomplete |
If faced with an emergency such as a severe illness that prevents the completion of a course within the semester, students may request an Incomplete |
Library |
Use the Davenport University Library's resources to help save time and money:
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Registrars Office |
A full list of responsibilities and contact information can be found here. |
Student Affairs |
Student Access Provides resources and support to students with disabilities. See our quick links below: Student Care or Concern Incident Reports For specific concerns regarding a students well-being or general care and concern for a student, please submit a Student Care or Concern report and you'll be connected to the member of our team best suited for the specific support needed. Student Conduct & Title IX Students are held to the concepts of integrity, civility, and accountability through a lens of education and personal development, and in alignment with the values of the greater Davenport University community. Learn more about our handbooks, student policies and student rights and responsibilities here. See quick links below:
Temporary Medical Challenges The Center for Campus Life is available to assist students in times of unplanned medical crisis which may occur and impede their academic progress. Examples may include receiving a temporary illness, having surgery, or needing emergency medical services. Submit a Care report to be connected to our team. |
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Testing Services |
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Tutoring Services |
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Wellness Center |
The Wellness Center is home to Davenport's Counseling Services and Health Services which can be accessed virtually or in-person. Currently enrolled students are eligible to use all services within the Wellness Center for FREE. |
First Year Experience |
Davenport University's First Year Experience is dedicated to supporting incoming students so they can achieve their academic, personal, and professional goals. |
Tutoring Services |
Services provided by Tutoring for Graduate students include the following:
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Research | |
If you have questions or cannot find the resources you are looking for please contact academics@davenport.edu.