Student FAQ

A tutor or coach is a UNI student who has received training and national certification through the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA).  They can help you in several areas (business, math, science, writing, general study skills, etc) and are available to help you Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 10 pm.

Services are offered to currently-enrolled UNI students.

Services are free to currently enrolled students.

Business, math/stats, science, and writing tutors are available Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 10 pm.  See tlc.uni.edu/schdeule for hours for specialized content tutors, general study skill coaches, and graduate writing support See tlc.uni.edu/schedule for details.

Things you should consider bringing include:

• Class Notes
• Syllabus
• Textbook
• Handouts
• Assignment Outline/Rubric
• Rough Drafts
• Calculator

No, all students are welcome to walk-in for help Monday through Thursday, from 10 am to 10 pm.  Students might not be able to work with a tutor exclusively one-on-one, but our tutors are trained to work with multiple students at once and will give you the attention you deserve/need.

No. We are a learning center providing you an instructional service. We empower you to become an independent learner by clarifying concepts, modeling the problem-solving process, checking your understanding, helping you to connect the smaller ideas to get the bigger concepts, and incorporating study skills.

We recommend that you take advantage of our online tutoring services provided by Smarthinking.  Visit https://tlc.uni.edu/online for services. 

Peer-Led Undergraduate Support (PLUS) is a course-embedded program to provide additional assistance to students in traditionally difficult courses.  PLUS leaders attend class, regularly meet with the professors, hold study sessions outside of regular class times, and hold office hours at The Learning Center @ Rod Library.  Check back for a list of Fall 2022 PLUS Classes!

Peer mentors are attached to First-Year-Only (FYO) courses who are there to help support you during the transition to college. Peer mentors share their experiences as UNI students, work with faculty members to facilitate class activities, help you get connected with campus organizations, and provide academic assistance to help support your success during your first year on campus.  They hold regular office hours at The Learning Center @ Rod Library.