Study Groups & Places

First-Gen Study Groups

Each fall and spring semester, the First-Generation Initiative will update the study groups below. If you are a first-gen student enrolled in one of the courses below and would like to connect with other first-gen students to either give or receive academic support, please join! This is just a starting place for getting connected. Check out the Tutoring Schedule for these courses and drop by the A-LEC as a study group for additional help. You could also reserve a study space for your group to meet. Reach out to 1stgen@smu.edu if you have any questions, concerns, or recommendations (for other classes).

First-gen Welcoming Places

  • Entrance to Altshuler Learning Enhancement Center

    Altshuler Learning Enhancement Center (A-LEC)

    The Altshuler Learning Enhancement Center (A-LEC) is located on the 2nd floor of the Loyd All Sports Center. The A-LEC is a space for studying, tutoring, group work, and informal meetings.

  • library with students

    Academic Center for Excellence

    The Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) in  is a unique space open to first-generation college students and Rotunda scholars.