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LEARNING CENTER LearningCenter.unt

LEARNING CENTER LearningCenter.unt.edu. Learning Center Programs. Volunteer Tutoring Online Tutoring Supplemental Instruction Learning 101 Study Skills Lab Speed Reading Academic Success Program Connecting for Success Academic Resource Library. Volunteer Tutor Program.

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LEARNING CENTER LearningCenter.unt

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  1. LEARNING CENTER LearningCenter.unt.edu

  2. Learning Center Programs • Volunteer Tutoring • Online Tutoring • Supplemental Instruction • Learning 101 • Study Skills Lab • Speed Reading • Academic Success Program • Connecting for Success • Academic Resource Library

  3. Volunteer Tutor Program Volunteer Tutor Program • Free Tutors • Tutors are top UNT students • Available to ALL UNT students • Over 150 upper and lower level courses

  4. Online Tutoring Online Tutoring • Available during select times in afternoon and evening • Courses include: -Math -Physics -Statistics -Chemistry -Biology • Provided through live tutoring and online discussion board • Check back in the fall for full details

  5. Supplemental Instruction Program Supplemental Instruction • Targets traditionally difficult courses • In class tutor • Group study sessions • Develop skills for future courses • Courses include: -Math 1010 -College Algebra -Political Science -History -English -Biology -Statistics -Music Theory

  6. Learning 101 Learning Success Workshops • Offered throughout the year • Workshops meet for one hour • Rotating schedule and topics • Topics include: -Time Management -Note Taking -Test Taking Tips & Anxiety -Learning Styles

  7. Study Skills Lab Study Skills Workshops • Offered throughout the year • 5 week series, meets once per week • Small group • $20 fee • Topics include: -Time Management -Note Taking -Test Preparation -Motivation

  8. Speed Reading Speed Reading Workshops • Offered throughout the year • 5 week series, meets once per week • $30 fee • Topics include: -Comprehension -Increasing Speed -Memory

  9. Academic Success Program Academic Success Program • Offered year-round • Required for Academic Alert students • Students will be contacted • 90 min group session with referral • Topics Include: -Study Skills -Campus Resources -Note Taking -Test Taking Tips

  10. Graduate School: The Guide to Getting In • Helps students showcase their best attributes when applying to graduate school. • Usually held twice a month • Topics include: -The Admissions Process -Preparing for Entrance Exams -Letters of Recommendation -Writing a Personal Statement

  11. Connecting For Success Connecting for Success • Referral program • Individualized Academic Assistance • One-on-one meetings with our staff available year-round • Creating connections between students and academic resources

  12. Academic Resource Library Academic Resource Library • Books and computer assisted instruction • Exam preparation materials -CPA -LSAT -CLEP -MCAT -GMAT -TExES -GRE -TOEFL

  13. Learning Center 2 Learning Center Two • Satellite office • Located in Kerr Hall 105B • SIL office hours • LC programming offered at designated times • Study area

  14. Learning Center Learning Center University Union, Suite 323 940.369.7006 LearningCenter.unt.edu

  15. Tips for Success • Attend and participate in EVERY class • Visit professors during their office hours • Refer often to your course syllabus • Ask questions • Use a planner • Attend campus events and join organizations • Prepare thoroughly for exams and assignments (DON’T CRAM!) • Start a study group • Use your campus resources

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