Student support
services
What is Strayer support?
We take a personalized approach to support that’s focused on the resources you need to succeed. From day one, you’ll have a team of advisors and counselors to help you balance college, work and your personal life, and clear any hurdles on the way to graduation. Start your academic journey today.
Academic support
- Guidance on choosing the right program
- Responsive instructors and 24/7 virtual assistance
- A writing center, online library and tutoring
Career services
- Resume and interview prep assistance, plus a database of job listings
- Career readiness events and skill-building courses
Financial guidance
- Help transferring previous course credits to Strayer
- Insight into how much college could cost you
- Answers to your questions about financial aid
- Details on our employer tuition assistance program
A supportive community
- TimelyCare emotional support and community resources
- Services and reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities
- Opportunities to connect and build friendships
We’ve got your back
You’ll never have to walk the path to your degree – or your professional goals – alone. You’ll have a network of professors and advisors to lean on through graduation and beyond. Tap into your personal support team for guidance, pep talks and more.
- Admissions officers
- Academic coaches
- Faculty
- Career coaches
- Community
- Campus
Admissions officers
You'll begin your journey at Strayer with one-on-one guidance from an admissions officer (AO) assigned to work with you from enrollment through the start of your first quarter. Your admissions officer can help you:
- Select a program that fits your interests and goals
- Sign up for your first quarter of courses
- Navigate the financial aid process
- Identify cost-saving opportunities
- Transfer your previous college credits
Academic coaches
As your first quarter wraps up, you’ll be paired with a student services coach who will be with you until graduation. Your student services coach can help you:
- Choose which courses to take and when
- Stay on track for graduation
- Find tutors and study groups
- Tackle personal, course-related and financial challenges
- Make the most of Career Center resources
Faculty
You’ll learn from established professionals who understand what it takes to succeed in your field of study. If you feel stuck on an assignment, your professors are easy to reach, quick to respond and ready to help. Class size varies based on course objectives and the teaching demands of the subject matter, but Strayer aims to keep the student-to-instructor ratio low.
Career coaches
Through our Career Center, you can contact a career coach who can help you write your resume, prepare for interviews and sharpen your job search skills. To get you moving toward your professional goals, your career coach might recommend that you:
- Develop an effective networking strategy
- View job boards for career and internship opportunities
- Explore career fields to find a degree program that fits your needs
- Attend four events a quarter with training on career readiness skills
Community
You’ll be surrounded by faculty, staff and peers who are focused on helping you thrive.
- Tap into emotional support and school-life resources 24/7
- Feel welcome in a supportive, inclusive space for students with disabilities
- Stay connected through iCampus and on-campus groups
Campus
Along with convenient online learning, you’ll have the option to visit a Strayer campus for in-person guidance.
- Meet with your admissions officer about financial aid
- Study or socialize in the student lounge
- Connect to high-speed Strayer Wi-Fi anywhere on campus
- Access the latest computer systems, software and printers in the computer lab
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Are you an international student?
We’d be thrilled to have you learn with us. Strayer University is proud to have hosted more than 3,000 students from over 110 countries. You’ll have a dedicated team to support your success every step of the way.
Frequently asked questions
Strayer has a virtual hub that connects you to all the resources we offer to promote academic, career, financial, mental and physical wellness. Learn more.
All of the resources featured on this page are available online, including one-on-one guidance from your admissions officer and student services coach online.
Yes, from Irving, your virtual assistant. Simply click the chat icon from any page on the student portal and Irving will pop up, ready to chat. Get immediate answers to questions about financial aid, formatting your homework, projecting your graduation date and more. Irving can also help you choose your courses and stay on track toward your degree.
Yes. Learn more about the process and your options on our financial aid page or connect with admissions today to start receiving guidance.
We offer scholarships and other savings options to help make college a possibility.
- More than 500 organizations partner with Strayer to offer tuition assistance to their employees. Find out if your employer is part of our Corporate Alliance Partnership.
- Save up to $15,250 on your Strayer bachelor’s degree by accessing your general education courses through our affiliate, Sophia Learning.
Savings assumes transferring 10 courses. Eligibility rules apply. Connect with us for details. - Save up to 25% when you finish your bachelor’s degree with Strayer’s Graduation Fund.
Eligibility and participation rules apply.
Take a look at our money-saving opportunities and get an estimate of how much college could cost you.
Absolutely. We’ll provide guidance and resources to support your success, from enrollment to graduation.
Strayer University is proud to have hosted more than 3,000 international students from over 110 countries. Wherever you are in the world, we’re ready to help you get on the path to your degree.
What our students say
What our students say
You don’t have to do it alone
“Not only do you have the opportunity to take advantage of a lot of the Strayer resources, you also have these phenomenal instructors. You don’t have to do it alone. I think that’s the difference.”
