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Welcome to the Learning Center

 

Learning Assistance includes the following programs:

One on One Sessions

Individual sessions are provided for students who want to fine-tune their study approaches or to develop skills in a particular area. We conduct learning style assessments, recommend effective study skills, and coach students in applying proven academic strategies in their classes.

Tutoring Services

The Learning Center provides tutoring for several courses including one or more classes in the following disciplines:

Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Economics
Engineering
Finance
Languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Spanish)
Math
Nursing
Physics
Psychology Statistics

 

Learning Strategy Workshops 

We offer interactive workshops on a variety of topics of interest to students, including sessions on:

     Time management
     Improving reading strategies
     Effective review
     Test-taking methods

 

Group Study Opportunities

  • Facilitated Study Groups are peer-led and coordinated with specific courses. In the sessions, students explore course concepts, practice problem solving, and learn study approaches in a collaborative setting.

  • Language Conversation Groups are peer-led and focus on the practice of conversational speaking.

 

Our Values

The Staff of Student Academic Services

  • Welcomes all students and cares for each as a valued member of the Seattle University community

  • Attends to the development of the whole student with positive support
  • Provides high quality services, programming and resources for students
  • Improves programs continuously through assessment and evaluation
  • Appreciates and promotes diversity and justice
  • Values the unique gifts and work style of each staff member
  • Commits to an open and honest working and learning staff community
  • Contributes to decision-making discussions and listens to the voices of others
  • Enjoys collegiality based on mutual care and fun
  • Values student workers and develops their leadership potential
  • Works collaboratively in campus-wide partnerships
  • Promotes Seattle University’s mission, vision, and goals