Student Success, Emerson College

Emerson is strengthening its commitment to student success by integrating support services across the College. As part of this work, the former Office of Student Success has transitioned to a new, distributed model that places each service within the division best equipped to support it. While the office itself no longer operates in its previous form, all programs and resources remain available to students.

This change reflects the College’s goal of building a more coordinated, institution-wide approach to helping students thrive from their first semester through graduation. You will continue to find the same support, now aligned with the divisions that naturally oversee each area of student experience.

Where to Find Support

Community, Culture & Belonging
First-generation student support, pathway programs, and belonging initiatives.

Student Affairs
First-Year Experience, Emersion, Student Assistance Fund, and the food pantry.

Academic Affairs
Leaves of absence, returns, and readmission processes.

Student Financial Services
Coordination of the Student Assistance Fund.

If you’re unsure where to begin, contact studentsuccess [at] emerson.edu (studentsuccess[at]emerson[dot]edu). A member of our team will help direct your question to the appropriate office.

Your success remains at the center of everything we do.

Attention Speech@Emerson Students

The Office of Student Success (OSS) is not to be confused with S@E Student Success (your SSA team). The Office of Student Success processes Leave of Absence and Withdrawal forms, manages the Student Assistance Fund, and coordinates a wide variety of College-wide resources for all Emerson students. If you are seeking to connect with your Student Success Advisor (SSA), please email studentsupport [at] speech.emerson.edu (studentsupport[at]speech[dot]emerson[dot]edu), or call 877-889-7647.

Support Options

Emerson's ConcernCenter

It's easy to feel unsure about which of the many resources available to Emerson students is best suited for the specific issue you are trying to address. ConcernCenter is a search engine for students to find and connect with support options available on or off campus. Not sure where to go? Visit Emerson's ConcernCenter for help!

Food Access Initiatives

We know some students, especially those living off campus, do not have the means to consistently buy adequate food for themselves. We've compiled a list of all the ways an Emerson student can find support in accessing food.

Leaving and Returning to Emerson

Circumstances and opportunities may present themselves. We are here to guide you in exploring your options.

One-on-One Sessions

Whether you just need help once or are interested in ongoing support, we're here. We encourage students to schedule an appointment with one of our staff members.

Student Assistance Fund

The Student Assistance Fund makes small awards to help eligible students with indirect costs of attendance such as books, printing and copying costs, film, developing, other required course supplies, personal items, transportation, and food.

Notary Services

A Notary Public is a state-appointed official who serves as an impartial witness to verify the signing of important documents and deter fraud. Contact our office to schedule a visit with a notary.

Programs and Awareness

Emersion: Foundations of Success

Emersion: Foundations of Success is a 1-credit, non-tuition course to help new students transition to Emerson.

First-Generation and Low-Income Program

Our office is available as a support and resource for students who will be the first in their family to graduate from college or may experience financial insecurity.

Share a Concern

If you are concerned about a member of the Emerson community who may be struggling in some way, share your concern so that we may offer support. Your concern will be routed to the appropriate office and/or team of trained staff depending on the nature of the concern.