Wintrode Student Success and Opportunity Center

The Wintrode Student Success and Opportunity Center features the:

• Wintrode Tutoring Program
• First Year Advising Center
• Academic Success and Recovery Program
• Opportunity Center

Grounded in access and opportunity, these programs continue the efforts of Virgil and Josephine Wintrode to help students overcome obstacles and gain the skills they need to move forward with confidence. This purpose aligns with SDSU's land-grant mission to promote learning excellence and to provide educational access to all. 

Wintrode Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction Program

SDSU students can receive free tutoring in select courses through scheduled appointments or walk-in sessions. We also offer free Supplemental Instruction (SI) for a wide range of courses.
Tutoring and SI are provided for all students who want to improve their understanding of course material, improve their grades and increase their self-confidence about course material.

First Year Advising Center

The First-Year Advising Center (FYAC) is designed to help students transition to college and build a firm academic foundation.
Academic advisors in the FYAC work with most incoming first-year students and all students who have not declared a major.

Academic Success and Recovery Program

The Academic Success and Recovery Program supports students who are currently on probation or have been readmitted to South Dakota State University following suspension.
We believe that all students deserve the opportunity to succeed, and we are committed to helping you achieve your potential.

Opportunity Center

The Wintrode Student Success and Opportunity Center is a hub for everything related to student success at SDSU. The Opportunity Center embraces SDSU’s land-grant mission by supporting educational access for all students.