Academic Coaching to Thrive and Succeed (ACTS) provides free peer-to-peer tutoring to students in the Division of Diversity, Equity and Educational Achievement to help them achieve academic success and thrive at UW–Madison.
ACTS also supports Indigenous scholars, who can join our ACTS Indigenous Student Services Canvas page to stay informed on events and resources from our department and from many of our campus partners. ACTS is also home to Network for Development & Growth of Indigenous Scholars at UW–Madison (NDGNS UW) — a four-year program. Incoming scholars can learn more about how to get involved at Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR).
ACTS is committed to helping DDEEA students thrive and succeed. As part of our continual effort to better serve students and improve matching students with coaches, we are piloting a strategy to focus resources on the courses that students have most frequently requested support for in the past. By doing so, we aim to further enhance our services and provide tailored support that directly aligns with the expressed needs of our students.
Please find the list of courses below:
- ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 235 Human Physiology and Health
- ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 335 Physiology
- ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 337 Human Anatomy
- BIOLOGY 101 Animal Biology
- BIOLOGY 151 Introductory Biology
- BIOLOGY 152 Introductory Biology
- BOTANY 151 Introductory Biology
- CHEMISTRY 103 General Chemistry I
- CHEMISTRY 104 General Chemistry II
- CHEMISTRY 343 Organic Chemistry I
- CHEMISTRY 345 Organic Chemistry II
- COMPUTER SCIENCES 200 Programming I
- ECONOMICS 101 Principles of Microeconomics
- ECONOMICS 102 Principles of Macroeconomics
- ENGR MECHANICS & AEROSPACE EGR 201 Statics
- ENGR MECHANICS & AEROSPACE EGR 202 Dynamics
- MATHEMATICS 096
- MATHEMATICS 112 Algebra
- MATHEMATICS 113 Trigonometry
- MATHEMATICS 114 Algebra and Trigonometry
- MATHEMATICS 171 Calculus with Algebra and Trigonometry I
- MATHEMATICS 211 Calculus
- MATHEMATICS 217 Calculus with Algebra and Trigonometry II
- MATHEMATICS 221 Calculus and Analytic Geometry 1
- MATHEMATICS 222 Calculus and Analytic Geometry 2
- MATHEMATICS 234 Calculus–Functions of Several Variables
- PHYSICS 103 General Physics
- PHYSICS 109 Physics in the Arts
- PSYCHOLOGY 202 Introduction to Psychology
- STATISTICS 301 Introduction to Statistical Methods
- STATISTICS 371 Introductory Applied Statistics for the Life Sciences
- ZOOLOGY 101 Animal Biology
- ZOOLOGY 151 Introductory Biology
Please contact our staff at acts@cdo.wisc.edu with any questions.
Supportive Environment
Tutoring is more than a survival tool. It can help strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills. Our coaches provide students with personalized attention that leads to academic success.
Grow and Learn as a Coach
Academic coaches strengthen their subject expertise while supporting their peers through paid tutoring assignments. Coaches work with students in one-on-one, small group and large group settings while gaining valuable teaching experience.
ACTS is free to DDEEA
ACTS is a free academic and personal skills enhancement program available for student in the scholarship and service programs that are part of the Division of Diversity, Equity and Educational Achievement, including the Center for Educational Opportunity, Chancellor’s & Powers-Knapp Scholars, First Wave, NDGNS UW, McNair Scholars, Posse and PEOPLE programs, and ACTS Indigenous Student Services scholars.
Good, better, best
Getting help with course work is always a good idea – no matter when it happens. Even when it occurs at the last minute, getting help with a paper, or help understanding important concepts, or help studying for a test, can make a difference. However, starting early to work regularly with a tutor – especially for a difficult subject – can make a significant difference.
Tutoring myths
Unfortunately there are too many myths floating around college campuses that, if held to be true, can be harmful to your education, life balance, and wellbeing. Remember, nothing should hold you back from seeking support or resources, especially when it comes to something as crucial as your education.
"There is no secret to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure."
Colin Powell