Student Success Center

Our coaching team is available to assist you in your learning and your adjustment to college and campus life. Peer tutoring, workshops, forming effective study groups for quizzes and exams, and self-help resources are among the options available in the Coaching Center.

Support Services

• Tutoring
• Time management
• Study strategies
• Learning styles assessment
• Test taking skills
• Stress management
• Partnership with accommodations
• Partnership withTitle IX office

Free tutorial services are available in a variety of subjects on a walk-in basis and by appointment; individual coaching sessions also are available.

Support Mission

The mission of the Academic Support Center is to:

1. Empower students to develop effective strategies for learning
2. Help students discover learning styles to enhance academic success
3. Assist students in transitioning to the requirements of college
4. Support students in setting educational, personal, and professional goals

Accessibility Services at Kettering College

Kettering College is committed to providing equal access to education through reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities and medical conditions. Accessibility Services works with students, faculty, and staff to ensure access and support for academic success.

Who Can Request Accommodations?
Students with a documented disability or medical condition that affects academic access may qualify for accommodations. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Learning disabilities
• ADHD
• Psychological conditions
• Chronic health conditions
• Sensory impairments
• Temporary conditions (e.g., recovery from surgery or injury)

Types of Accommodations May Include:

• Extended time for exams
• Reduced-distraction testing environment

How to Request Accommodations:

1. Submit Documentation
Provide current documentation from a qualified professional: a medical provider, therapist, or counselor. Documentation must be on letterhead and include the following:

• • Medical Diagnosis
  • How the medical diagnosis impacts the student’s ability to learn and perform
  • Recommended accommodations, such as extended time and distraction-reduced environment. (This is the only information shared with faculty.) 

Submit documentation via email to StudentAccess@kc.edu

2. Complete the Accommodation Request Form
This form helps us understand your specific needs and begin the review process.
Accommodation Intake Form – Google Forms

3. Meet with Student Success
Find a time to meet with Jamie Kerestes. After your accommodation intake form has been reviewed. Her office is located in the Testing Center, room 119A.

4. Review & Approval
Accessibility Services will review your documentation and request. You will receive an email with the next steps.

5. Schedule Any Upcoming Exams
Your approval letter will include instructions about how your program schedules tests.

Important Notes:

• You must request accommodations each semester you plan to use them.
• Approved accommodations apply only after official notification.
• All student information is confidential and handled in compliance with federal law.

Questions?
Email: StudentAccess@kc.edu
Office Location: 119A