Skip navigation

What to Expect

Everything to expect before, during, and after your Learning Support appointment. 

Learning Support Specialists provide online and in-person tutoring for the following subject areas:

  • Writing (grammar, usage, mechanics, style, organization, and citations)
  • Math (algebra, statistics, probability, finite, and pre-calculus)

  • Computer Science (information systems, data management, etc.) 
  • Study Skills (time management, organizational strategies, test-taking strategies, etc.)

Appointments can be made in-person or Online via Zoom, or through our Drop-off Essay and Assignment service.

  • Email assignment instructions to your assigned specialist.
  • Gather together any notes, readings, and/or books that are important to your assignment.
  • For online appointments, confirm the meeting time and make sure you have received a Zoom link to meet with your specialist.
  • Plan ahead. If you check your assignment due dates at the start of the term, you can schedule regular appointments to ensure availability.
  • If you are not able to attend your appointment, please notify your specialist.
  • Review assignment instructions and let your specialist know your goals and/or the main areas you want to cover in the tutoring session.
  • Actively participate in the tutoring session.
  • Take notes and respond to the specialist's comments, feedback, and/or instructions.
  • Be open to feedback and new ideas.
  • Be prepared to make corrections or edits according to the specialist’s feedback.
  • Revisit your goals at the end of the appointment to determine what still needs to be done and if another appointment is needed.
  • Schedule another appointment if you need further assistance.
  • Make all necessary edits/revisions/corrections as discussed with the specialist before returning for your next appointment or submitting your assignment.
  • Fill out the Happy or Not survey to rate and provide feedback on your experience with Learning Support. (This only takes a couple minutes!)

Image for before you visit page

Your Next Step is Within Reach.

With over 135 years of excellence and 70,000 alumni, we provide an extraordinary education that’s within your reach.