Dear Faculty and Staff,

As we approach the end of the semester, we want to remind you of the valuable academic support available to students through the Learning, Writing, and Speaking Centers (LWSC). Please review this newsletter for detailed information about what's coming up, and share these opportunities with your students as they prepare for finals and beyond.

Thank you for your continued support in fostering student success!

Best,

LWSC Team

The LWSC provides a range of academic support services, including course-specific tutoring, writing assistance, and public speaking support. The Learning Center also offers opportunities to enhance academic skills through one-on-one coaching, group workshops, and online resources. Discover more about our academic support services »

The Learning, Writing, and Speaking Centers’ Our office will remain open with limited services from May 10 to 15 during the final exam period. Speaking Center services will conclude on Thursday, May 8; Learning Center services will end on Friday, May 9, and Writing Center services will continue through Tuesday, May 13.

Peer Tutoring support is available in a range of subjects. From May 5 to May 9, the Learning Center will continue to provide appointment-based subject tutoring while adding some drop-in tutoring slots to meet increased demand in preparation for finals. Visit our Supported Courses List to view supported courses and the link to schedule a one-to-one or small-group appointment. Visit our Subject Tutoring Drop-In Hours spreadsheet to view the times and locations of our drop-in sessions.

Please note that all drop-in appointments will occur in person at Gleeson Library unless otherwise noted.  Check in at the Learning, Writing, and Speaking Centers in Gleeson Lower Level, Rm G03.  

The LWSC will have limited support during the Summer sessions.  

Writing Center Consultants will be available via Zoom on Monday and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.     

Starting Wednesday, May 21, Peer Tutors will be available over Zoom to support students taking select Nursing courses. For a list of supported courses, visit our Supported Courses List. 

The Speaking Center will be closed.

To schedule an appointment with the Writing Center or Learning Center, click on the Schedule an Appointment link at the end of this newsletter.  

The Learning Center is now recruiting for the Fall 2025 semester! We invite you to nominate exceptional students to join our team of peer tutors to support students in Mathematics, Science, Nursing, Business, Economics, Psychology, and Languages. This is a fantastic opportunity to recognize and support outstanding talent on campus. Help us make a meaningful difference in students' academic success. Visit our Faculty Information webpage to submit your nomination today. We truly appreciate your support—thank you!

Click the Chat with LWSC button on the bottom corner of the LWSC web page, and the Learning Center team can assist you with your inquiry.

Appointments can be made online. Appointments are available in person and online.

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Office Location:
Gleeson Library | Geschke Center
Lower Level – Room G03

Contact Number:
(415) 422-6713