Academic and Student Success/Support

New Lancers are matched with a faculty or staff Coach, a student Peer Mentor, and other new Lancers who share similar interests and hobbies.  Your Coaching group meets during New Lancer Days and throughout the semester. 

Coaches provide a resource for information about Longwood and Farmville, as well as assistance with questions about academics and life at Longwood.  

• An opportunity
  for new Lancers to socialize, connect, and imagine the process of growth and change that students undergo in their first semester.
• A safe space
  where new Lancers, their peer mentor, and coach set goals, identify obstacles, and make a personalized plan for the semester.

From History papers to Chemistry lab reports and even your speeches, we can help you write for your discipline.

The Writing Center is staffed with students who are well trained to help with any of your writing or speech giving needs and to help you develop the skills needed to be a better writer.

You can make up to three appointments a week (you choose between a 25 or 55 minute appointment) either online or in-person.

 → Visit the Writing Center

• Getting Help
  Getting help at the Writing Center is not a violation of the Honor Code. Consultants help you understand and develop skills to do the work on your own.
• 25-55 Minutes
  Students can expect to cover approximately 4 pages in a 55-minute session or 2 pages in a 25-minute session.