The Learning Center
Our Mission and Vision
The mission of the Learning Center is to help students develop and enhance their academic skills and abilities through cultivating effective learning practices as well as to build their leadership skills through high-impact leadership and engagement opportunities. We support investment in learning and studying and respect individual learning styles. We strive to foster an environment conducive to collaborative learning, where trained student leaders serve as role models. With the goal of creating lifelong learners, we strive to support students' endeavors toward self-confidence and higher academic achievement and performance.
The vision of The Learning Center is to empower students to achieve their academic and personal goals via opportunities for enhanced learning, interpersonal development, personal responsibility, and leadership. Our three core functions are: (1) to provide course-specific academic support, (2) to provide academic skills development initiatives, and (3) to provide high-impact leadership and engagement opportunities.
Quick Links
Make an Appointment
Log in to our scheduling system to make a Tutoring or Academic Skills Coaching appointment.
Help with Courses
TUTORING
- One-on-one appointments and group tutoring sessions
- Support for numerous courses each semester
- Trained Peer Tutors, recommended by USF faculty members
SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION
- Weekly small-group study sessions, no appointment necessary
- Support for high-risk courses on campus (BIOL and NURS)
- Trained SI Leaders facilitate efficient methods of studying and foster collaboration between classmates
PEER-LED TEAM LEARNING
- Weekly small-group study sessions; students earn one credit in addition to their 4-credit CHEM course
- Supports General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry
- PLTL Leaders engage students in problem-solving and facilitate discussions on current course materials
Help with Study Skills
The Learning Center strives to foster the enhancement of academic skills and abilities to assist students in becoming independent learners by providing USF students with support through one-on-one coaching appointments, workshops, and online resources.
LWSC Upcoming Events
Additional Tutoring Services and Resources on Campus
The Learning, Writing, and Speaking Centers
Gleeson Library | Geschke Center | Lower Level G03
2495 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117
Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: CLOSED