Center for Academic Excellence

The CENTER FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE (CAE) provides holistic, targeted learning support for Rush University students. The services provided in the CAE are free to all Rush students and include the following:

WRITING SUPPORT

• We are available to help out during any stage of the writing process, from brainstorming and organizing ideas to revision and final editing.
• We can teach you how to format papers in APA, and answer specific questions about APA conventions.
• Our English as a Second Language (ESL) Specialist is trained to help English language learners with sentence structure, word form and word choice, grammar, punctuation and pronunciation.
• 1-on-1 Zoom workshops: Our Academic Specialists make appointments that work with your schedule to build your writing skills and improve your academic success and confidence.
• We help with course papers, theses, dissertations, personal statements, and cv/resumes.

MATHEMATICS & STATISTICS SUPPORT

• We can assist with statistics coursework and preparing for exams.
• Mathematics tutoring is available for review and standardized exam preparation.

RESEARCH SUPPORT

• Quantitative and qualitative research support is available for projects, capstones, theses, and dissertations.
• Academic coaches can offer guidance from start to finish so you do not miss a step.

ACADEMIC COACHING

• Academic Coaches make 1-on-1 appointments that work with your schedule to support your professional goals and aid in your academic success and confidence.
• Improve your academic performance by getting help with time management skills, study skills, and text anxiety.

THESIS & DISSERTATION SUBMISSIONS

• The CAE oversees the formatting and final copy submission of all Rush theses and dissertations to ProQuest Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Administrator (ETD)
• Please refer to the CAE Manuals, Handouts and Online Tools page to view our presentation on ProQuest ETD. 
• If you have any questions regarding processes presented, please contact our office at CAE@rush.edu

Important Deadlines for Thesis & Dissertation Submissions

For information regarding the format check and submission process, please visit our LibGuide. For any additional questions,  please email us at cae@rush.edu.