Graduate & Professional Programs (GPP) Services

The Academic Resource Center (ARC) offers select academic support services, at no extra cost, to meet the needs of Emmanuel's Graduate & Professional Programs students in their pursuit of academic excellence. The ARC is located in the lower level of the Library, Room G-04. To learn more about ARC services, please visit or contact us (617-735-9755 or arcservices [at] emmanuel.edu (arc[at]emmanuel[dot]edu)).

Writing Assistance

Professional ARC Writing Specialists offer individual writing and research assistance at any stage of the writing process. The Writing Specialist can help you:

• Get started on your writing project.
• Outline and revise your writing tasks.
• Improve your writing and/or reading skills.
• Develop effective writing and research strategies (including citing sources).

Please note that only writing specialists are available to GPP students, not writing peer tutors. Same day appointments may be available.

Academic Coaching

Academic Coaches provide one-on-one coaching and study skills assistance to students experiencing challenges in their approach to their course work. Contact Wendy LaBron at labronw [at] emmanuel.edu (labronw[at]emmanuel[dot]edu) or 617-735-9778 for more information.

To make an appointment, contact the ARC (LIB G-04 | arc [at] emmanuel.edu (arc[at]emmanuel[dot]edu) | 617-735-9966) or sign up online here:

Schedule an Individual Appointment

• For writing help, select the “ARC Writing Assistance” schedule from the drop-down menu and select a Writing Specialist.
• For academic coaching, select the “ARC Academic Coaching Schedule.” Appointments are available in person and online.

Student Accessibility and Accommodations (SAA)

SAA coordinates support services and accommodations for students with documented disabilities. Contact accommodations [at] emmanuel.edu (accommodations[at]emmanuel[dot]edu) or visit the SAA page for more information.