The bugHouse – CSE Student Success Center 🎓

Welcome to the CSE Student Success Center, known as “the bugHouse” at UT Arlington’s Department of Computer Science & Engineering. This center offers dedicated academic support to help students thrive.

📚 Student Tutoring Program

Location: ERB 570
Regular Hours: Mon – Fri | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Summer Hours (June 9 – Aug 6): Mon – Fri | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Our drop-in tutoring supports students in 1000/2000/3000/4000-level courses across programming, math, computer organization, and more. Services include:

Drop-in tutoring—no appointment needed
Review sessions for exam prep
Support for both individuals and small groups
Access to reference materials (textbooks, solution manuals)
Focus on skill development like study strategies and problem-solving :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

🚀 Future Initiatives

The bugHouse is expanding with several new programs:

1. Student Success Coaches

One-on-one guidance on:

Time management
Prioritization
Effective study habits
Note-taking
Goal setting
Test-taking strategies

2. CommSkills

Oral presentation support through:

Individual and group coaching
Workshops on public speaking, Q&A handling, visuals
Practice sessions with feedback
A resource library and communication assessments

3. Technology & Skills Training

Hands-on workshops on:

Programming languages (Python, Java, C++, JavaScript)
Data analysis tools (Excel, R, MATLAB, Tableau)
Industry software (MS Office, Adobe, AutoCAD)
Certification prep (CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, MCSA)
Web & mobile development, cybersecurity
Hands-on labs and project work
Mentorship, résumé workshops, interview prep

👥 Our Team

Director: Dr. Marika Apostolova – PhD, 18+ years in academic development
Superintendent: Dr. Carter Tiernan – Asst. Dean, oversees student affairs and retention initiatives

📬 Contact Information

Address: ERB 570, CSE Department, The University of Texas at Arlington
Phone: 817‑272‑3785

🔗 Useful Links

Undergraduate Advising – ERB 643–646
Graduate Advising – ERB 630–655