The Learning Commons, located in the Information Commons (first floor, John T.
Richardson Library), is a collaborative learning studio which provides a
variety of peer tutoring services and resume assistance.
No appointment necessary. See below for hours.
Services Offered
Tutoring
& Advising
FYAS Math Tutoring: The
First-Year Academic Success (FYAS) Program is designed to help you complete prerequisite math or writing courses required for your major and the Liberal Studies Program. FYAS provides math tutoring during Summer Quarter.
Hours
Session I (June 18 - July 12) & Session II (July 16 - August 16):
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m
College of Science and Health Tutoring: Many academic programs offer free tutoring services for students. For departments not listed below, see the College of Science and Health
Tutoring Services.
Nursing
Hours vary weekly. Check the daily schedule at the Learning Commons.
Startup Advising: Entrepreneurship student advisors from the
Coleman Entrepreneurship Center are available for students to discuss to their business ideas, go over projects from their entrepreneurship courses, or talk generally about the academic and experiential sides of entrepreneurship.
Hours
Will resume in Autumn Quarter 2018.
Study Jams
Study Jams are collaborative study sessions designed to create a sense of community amongst academically-focused students of color, first generation students, participants in cultural student organizations, and those involved in the
Office of Multicultural Student Success's programs. Math and writing tutors are available regularly and snacks and collaborative events are provided at least once per quarter.
Hours
Study Jams have moved to the Identity-specific Student Centers on the 3rd floor of the O'Connell Building.
Resume, Internship & Job Search Help
A job recruiter will look at your resume for less than 10 seconds. How do
you look on paper? Stop by for help with drafting or perfecting your resume.
Peer Career Advisors help DePaul students and alumni jump start the job and
internship search process, prepare for interviews, and determine the best
Career Center services to assist in your search.
Hours
Will resume in Autumn Quarter 2018.
Supplemental Instruction
Supplemental Instruction (SI) aims to help
students successfully complete historically difficult classes through
peer-assisted study sessions. Open to all students in a targeted SI
course.
Hours
Will resume in Autumn Quarter 2018.
Mission
The Learning Commons, located in the John
T. Richardson Library, is a student-centered learning environment that provides
collaborative peer-education in a central location surrounded by academic
resources. The Learning Commons supports Goal 1 of Vision 2018,
"Focus the entire university community on student learning and
success," by offering of a range of high-quality, academic support
services in a convenient, visible location. To work towards the Learning
Commons mission, Learning Commons partners adhere to the following guiding
principles:
- Services are peer-based
- Services are open to all students
- Services are provided on a drop-in basis
- Service partners share in the governance and
administration of the Learning Commons