Student Support

Our resources extend far beyond the classrooms to include tutoring, a well-appointed library, and other forms of student outreach—all to ensure the success and prosperity of our students.

Tutoring + Academic Support

We provide a variety of academic support programs to help you succeed.

Student Learning Center

The Student Learning Center provides free tutoring, organized study groups and workshops addressing traditional academic and art + design hurdles that students face. Trained peer tutors are available on a walk-in basis or by appointment. In addition to planned study sessions they can assist with writing, math, software, note-taking strategies, time management or any other academic issues. In addition to peer tutors, select faculty are also available to tutor students by appointment.

Student Ambassadors

Each year, the Office of Student Activities hires 14 Student Ambassadors. These students serve as leaders during orientation, introduce new students to their academic departments through programs and events, serve as a resource for first year students, and plan community-building activities throughout the year.

Student Disability Services

RMCAD complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. We are committed to helping students with documented disabilities get the most out of their time at RMCAD.

If you have a disability and require additional support or accommodations, please contact John Meister, Student Disability Services Coordinator at 303.335.9937 or jmeister@rmcad.edu. Specific documentation will be required before accommodations will be set up for you. The Student Disability Services Coordinator will provide information on the process for requesting accommodations, documentation guidelines, and how accommodations are provided at RMCAD. It is suggested that contact be made prior to the beginning of each semester so appropriate accommodations can be arranged. You are encouraged to speak with your Admissions Counselor if you have any questions.

Download the Student Disability Services Handbook.

Student Services Staff

With our small size and intimate campus, you'll have the advantage of knowing the faculty and staff you interact with very well. Here are a few people who are fantastic resources:

David Bourassa, Director of Student Life

David is who to see if you need help finding off-campus housing, have health or safety questions, or need assistance with anything not academic in nature. Basically, he works to ensure that students have a safe, comfortable, and overall positive experience at RMCAD, and that the campus environment is completely conducive to their success. He's also the one who approves new clubs, oversees Student Government, and organizes on-campus events. You'll get to know him well at Orientation since he runs that too. If you're looking for something fun or interesting to do between classes, David's the guy to see.

Mara Connolly, Director of Career + Alumni Services

Mackenzie Burford, Associate Director of Career + Alumni Services

Mara and Mackenzie are the ones to see if you need some guidance on finding part time jobs, freelance work or if you want to talk about your resume, cover letter or ideas you have about your career. Helping students find not just jobs, but a career path is what the Office of Career + Alumni Services is all about! Mara and Mackenzie can help you find internships, develop your networking and interview skills, and also offer programs like the annual internship fair and the Passport to Success Career Development Program. The Career + Alumni Services office also does a lot of community outreach fostering new job and internship opportunities, attending national art and design career conferences and staying current on trends in careers.

The services offered are free and students are encouraged to take advantage of the great resources starting the minute they walk on campus. Career + Alumni Services also offers free life-long career counseling after graduation and a number of full-time job resources.