Learning Center Resources

In alignment with our mission, the Learning & Writing Center fosters the enhancement of academic skills and abilities to assist students in becoming independent learners. The Center assists students in developing skills, abilities and strategies through individual appointments and workshops. We have also compiled a list of online tools & resources and some tips for studying in groups.

Online Resources

The Learning Center has compiled the following list of online tools, services and resources to assist students in developing skills and strategies to become more independent learners.

Tools & Services

  • OnlineSchools.Org: Guide for College Level Tests
  • Evernote: Keep Tabs on Everything
  • Remember the Milk: Electronic Reminders
  • Free Mind: Free Mind Mapping Software
  • Mnemonics: Index of Popular Mnemonics
  • Chegg: Online Study Community
  • VassarStats: Statistics Computation Tool
  • Connexions: Online Learning Community
  • Online College Courses: Free online courses from the world's leading universities
  • Study Hacks: Student success advice blog by students for students
  • OCW Finder: Database of open course ware
  • Study Blue: The online home for your class notes, flashcards, and course materials

    • Learning Style & Preferences:

  • VARK Learning Style Questionnaire
  • PEPS Learning Style Inventory
  • Index of Learning Styles Questionnaire
  • Multiple Intelligences Test
  • Hemispheric Dominance Inventory Test
  • Tips for visual, auditory and kinesthetic learners
  • Study Blue: The online home for your class notes, flashcards, and course materials

    • Additional Test Taking Strategies and Stress Relief Resources:

  • Exam Prep and Test Taking Skills Powerpoint
  • Printable Powerpoint
  • Test Prep Techniques
  • Test Taking Strategies Workshop
  • Reducing Test Anxiety

    • Writing Center resources and links »

    One-on-One Appointments with LWC Staff

    The LWC Director & Assistant Director are happy to meet one-on-one with any USF undergraduate or graduate student to discuss general academic study strategies that might be helpful. Such strategies include, but are not limited to: time management, general study skills (test taking, note taking, reading), goal setting & prioritizing and much more! Feel free to contact the LWC at 415-422-6713 or lwc@usfca.edu to make an appointment. Meet the LWC Director and Assistant Director and the rest of the staff!

    Study Space

    The LWC has ample study space for all USF students to use and we are open later than most offices on campus! We also have a conference room with whiteboards and a projector, should you want to reserve the space for practicing for a presentation or working on a group project. Our hours are Mon-Thurs 8:30am-8pm, Fri 8:30am-5pm & Sun 12-8pm. Feel free to reserve our conference room by contacting the front desk at (415) 422-6713 or lwc@usfca.edu.

    Computers, GO Print Station & Textbooks

    The LWC has four computers for all USF students to use while the Center is open. We also have a computer dedicated to the Rosetta Stone, where students can check out the program for free to help them learn Spanish or French. The LWC also has a wide array of textbooks (some of which professors use in their classes) that can also be checked out, to help with studying or further understanding of class material.

    Front Desk Assistance

    The Front Desk staff are here to provide you with any support you are seeking through the LWC. Whether you are here to meet your peer tutor or Writing Center consultant, need to check out a textbook, or just have a general question - the LWC front desk staff is here to assist in anyway they can. If they are unsure of an answer to your question, they will do their best to guide you in the right direction! Meet the LWC front desk staff.