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.
No appointment necessary. See below for hours.
Services Offered
Tutoring
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 - located in the Scholar's Lab, JTR 103 Monday & Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Physics - located in JTR 307 Autumn Quarter coming soon.
Psychology (Stats) - located in JTR 307
Tuesday & Thursday, 1:00 - 3:10 p.m.
Wednesday, 9:40 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.; 4:20 - 5:50 p.m.
Friday, 10:20 a.m. - 1:20 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
See the session schedule.
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