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
Sunday, 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. or 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.;
Tuesday, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.;
Wednesday, 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.; 
Thursday, 3:30 - 7:30 p.m.

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
Wednesday and Sunday, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

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
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

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
Wednesday and Thursday, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

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
Sessions begin April 3; see the full schedule

Workshops

The College of Education's Academic Success Center offers TAP test boot camp workshops. 
Hours
Saturday April 22 and May 20, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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