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Academic Support

We're here for students. Our programs are designed to support students, from those experiencing difficulty in their programs to those who want to become more efficient and effective learners. We believe that teaching-learning is a shared process and we encourage students to participate in their own professional and academic development. Our focus is to provide all students with a supportive environment where they can improve their study skills and master course content.

Our Services

Academic Coaching 
Coaching is available on an appointment basis for any student seeking a personal analysis of their learning methods and guidance in developing effective collegiate learning strategies. Contact our office to make an appointment and for more information.

Peer Tutoring
We offer subject-specific tutoring to students in need of content support as well as support in areas such as stress management and test-taking. The service is free and is provided for undergraduate and graduate students.

Like helping others? You can sign up to be a paid peer tutor.

Brainfuse Nursing/Allied Health Tutoring
Brainfuse provides 24/7 access to highly trained online tutors who support students with a wide variety of nursing and Allied Health subjects.

Writing Support
Brainfuse also provides online writing support and resources. They offer individual and small group writing consultations for students. Sessions can focus on any stage of the writing process. See more information on writing support resources here.

Academic Success Videos
These videos offer foundational strategies to help you achieve academic success. Topics include Mastering the Multiple Choice Exam and Optimizing Your Time Management System.

SensusAccess 
A self-service solution that automates the conversion of documents into a range of alternative media formats, including audiobooks, e-books, and Braille.

Canvas Academic Resources
A central location for all of these learning resources plus much more.

OUR CAMPUSES

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Oakland

525 12th St.
Oakland, CA 94607

800.607.6377

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Sacramento

2710 N. Gateway Oaks Dr.
Suite 360
Sacramento, CA 95833

800.607.6377

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Fresno

1791 E. Fir Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720

800.607.6377

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San Francisco Peninsula

999 E. Hillsdale Blvd.
Foster City, CA 94404

800.607.6377

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Online Programs

admission@samuelmerritt.edu

800.607.6377

Job Scam Warning

We have been made aware of fraudulent job postings and offers that may appear to come from Samuel Merritt University. Please note:

  • All legitimate job postings are listed exclusively on our official Careers page.
  • Our recruiters will always contact you from an @samuelmerritt.edu email address. We do not use personal email accounts.
  • We will never ask for payment, banking information, or personal identification documents as part of the hiring process.
  • If you are unsure about the legitimacy of a job posting or communication, please contact us directly at recruiting@samuelmerritt.edu.

We take these scams seriously and are working with authorities and online platforms to remove fraudulent listings. If you believe you have been targeted, we encourage you to report the incident to the FTC (in the U.S.) or your local authorities.