About CAPS

The Center for Academic Planning and Support (CAPS) is a multi-service center designed to support students with their academic needs. CAPS services are free of charge to students enrolled in credit-bearing courses.

Community members may access the Center and its services through the purchase of a Community Access Card.

The Center for Academic Planning and Support (CAPS) promotes a responsive, individualized learning environment that fosters personal growth, academic success, and lifelong learning within a global community. CAPS will empower students to accomplish their educational and career goals by offering comprehensive services that are accessible, innovative, inclusive, timely, and financially efficient.

  • Placement Assessment, CLEP, and other assessments
  • Academic and Transfer Advising for all new, non-matriculated, and Liberal Arts students
  • Open computer lab with software used by most courses
  • Tables and quiet rooms for study
  • Tutoring in a variety of formats
  • Academic coaching to help support learning, organization, time and life management
  • Career Center to guide you towards a pathway or help you with resumes and cover letters
  • Make-up, alternative, and accommodated testing services
  • Workshops and Canvas (Learning Management System) resources

Academic advising is a process in which the student and the advisor work collaboratively to set individual objectives for the student’s college experience. Whether the goal is to earn a degree or certificate, transfer to another institution, or just take a few classes, the advisor will assist in developing a plan to achieve that goal.

Our professional Academic Advisors in CAPS meet with all new, non-matriculated, and returning Liberal Arts students. Connect with the Academic Advisor who best meets your goals.

  • Students majoring in Pre-Veterinary Technology or Technical Studies meet with Maggie Duffy-Durkin.
  • Students looking to transfer to another college after èßäapp¹ÙÍø meet with Maggie Duffy-Durkin.
  • Students majoring in Pre-Surgical Technology meet with Maggie Duffy-Durkin.
  • Students who’ve decided to enter into a Conditional Participation Agreement (CPA) after Academic Suspension are required to meet with Amy Darrigo-Doyle.
  • English Language Learners (ELL) or International Students will meet with Siri Dumont.
  • Students with a disability can meet with Amanda Voce or another of the other advisors. 
  • Students of any major needing to complete a Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid Appeal (SAPFA Appeal) can meet with Amy Darrigo-Doyle, Jenna Anand, or any of the above advisors.

èßäapp¹ÙÍø has specialized experts to address the many complexities of a student’s situation. Connect with the Academic Coach who best meets your needs:

CAPS is located on the second floor of the Portsmouth campus, Room 210. In-person and remote services can be scheduled through .

CAPS hours of service are:

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday   8:00AM – 5:00PM 

Thursday   8:00AM – 6:00PM

Friday   8:00AM – 4:00PM

For exceptions to the above check the college’s Hours and Directions.

Email: [email protected]

Location: Room 210 on the Portsmouth Campus

Phone: 603-427-7715