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 (6/19 - 7/13): Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Session II (7/17 - 8/17): Monday - Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Language Tutoring: The Language Learning Center offers drop-in tutoring to language students in American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Greek/Latin, Italian, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish.
Hours
Will resume in Autumn Quarter.
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.
Writing Help
The Writing Center offers feedback on writing and help with
Digication to the entire DePaul University community, including students,
alumni, faculty, and staff. Peer Writing Tutors help by assisting you with any
type of writing at any stage of your project, from prewriting to drafting to
revising.
Hours
Will resume in Autumn Quarter.
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
Will resume in Autumn Quarter.
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.
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; see the full schedule
Workshops
The College of Education's Academic Success Center offers
TAP test boot camp
workshops.
Hours
Will resume in Autumn Quarter.
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