Students with documented disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Amendments Act (ADAA) of 2008. ARC staff provides students with learning, ADHD, hearing, visual, medical, psychological, mobility disabilities, as well as neurodiverse students, the tools they need to fulfill the fundamental requirements of the curriculum and take part in the MassArt environment.

Academic Advisors within the ARC work with students to develop self-reliance, make informed decisions, and identify educational, personal, and life goals as they work toward the completion of their degree. Advisors complement the work of faculty advisors to assist students in navigating the extensive resources offered by the college and provide connection to those services throughout the Colleges of the Fenway and the Pro-Arts Consortium,

Meet with Liz Smith-Freedman for any academic support concern, including leaves of absence, withdrawal, concerns with faculty, academic advising, or accessibility.

Writing Specialists and Peer Tutors work with students to develop written communication skills that support students’ success throughout MassArt and beyond. All college related writing projects are eligible to be reviewed by a specialist including general course assignments, research papers, artist statements, grant proposals, internship applications, and cover letters.

Success Coaches encourage students to become actively engaged in the learning process and to develop new strategies for academic self-support. Working with students on a one-to-one basis, success coaches introduce skills such as time management, self-motivation, confidence building, and study skills to bring about project completion.