Learning Centers

Academic Success Coaches are peer advisors who can help you in achieving success at Michigan Tech. Coaches are successful students trained to assist fellow students with:

• Time management
• Study skills
• Social interaction
• Effectively using campus resources
• Other skills and habits that support academic success

Email success@mtu.edu or call 906-487-3558 to schedule an appointment, for questions, or for more information.

The Biological Sciences Learning Centeropens week two of fall and spring semesters for in-person visits or you can connect with coaches online through Discord anytime.

What We Do

Get help with biology concepts, coursework, and study strategies from top biological sciences students who know your courses firsthand.

Services

• Individual appointments for specific problems
• Weekly group study sessions
• Study space for group work
• Computer access for assignments and practical exam prep

Available Resources

• Sample exams and class notes
• Textbooks and models
• Microscopes and slides
• Projector and document camera
• Computers and digital study materials

Meet with a Career Advisor to help you on your path to success. Walk-in hours are available or you can schedule an in-person or virtual appointment.

Appointment Types

• Resumes
• Cover letters
• Career fair prep
• Job search strategies
• Career and major exploration
• Networking
• Curriculum vitae
• LinkedIn
• Personal introductions
• Interview skills
• Salary and job offer negotiations
• Applying to graduate school
• Co-op questions

The Chemical Engineering Learning Commons assists with all required chemical engineering courses through the 3000 level.

Visit the Chemistry Learning Center (CLC) to get quick help with chemistry questions on a first-come, first-served basis during walk-in hours or schedule an appointment for a longer session.

Why Use the CLC?

Students who participate in the CLC typically earn one-half to one full letter grade higher than those who don't. All services are free, whether you're struggling with chemistry or just need help with specific questions.

Resources

• Solutions manuals for assigned homework
• Chemistry textbook library
• Old exams and quizzes on file
• Computers for Canvas and online study guides

Weekly Review Sessions

Coaches attend lectures and hold weekly review sessions covering main topics, example problems, and Q&A for University Chemistry I and II and Organic Chemistry courses.

Specialized Support

• Individual appointments for organic chemistry courses
• Group coaching for 3-5 students

The Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering (CEGE) Student Success Center (SSC) provides a collaborative environment for students and faculty in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering. The setting is informal, making the center ideal for one-on-one discussion and small-group work.

The space is equipped with state-of-the-art presentation tools, a journal and thesis library, and round tables with comfortable seating.

The center is available for formal study groups, faculty- or student-led presentations, organized student group meetings, or informal meetings.

The Sam B. Tidwell Learning Center offers tutoring for College of Business classes to provide support and promote student success.

The College of Computing Learning Center (CCLC) is staffed by upper-level undergraduate students and graduate students and available to all students enrolled in computing classes. No appointments are necessary. Stop in to get the help you need for success in your computing courses. You are free to contact coaches for help with homework, broad topics, programming tips, and more. 

The Electrical and Computer Engineering ITC Learning Center is a resource for all electrical and computer engineering undergraduate students. You can use the comfortable learning space to study or for a coaching session with our knowledgeable student staff.

Student coaches are junior, senior and graduate electrical engineering and computer engineering students. They have various skill sets and are ready to help with sophomore-level EE courses, as well as some math, physics, and computer-science topics.

The Engineering Fundamentals (EF) Learning Center provides assistance with day-to-day course homework and concepts in ENG 1001, ENG 1002, ENG 1100, ENG 1101, and ENG 1102. Coaches are also available to help with 3D modeling and MATLAB as well as any class projects. Outside of the Learning Center’s hours, Dillman 208 is available to engineering students for engineering classes scheduled between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Individual tutoring

Xi Sigma Pi honor society will provide virtual tutoring to students in College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science classes. The tutoring is open to all Michigan Tech students in any major.

Contact Kat Hanson at khanson1@mtu.edu or 906-487-2953 with questions for more information.

The Geology Learning Center offers walk-in hours and coaching sessions by appointment.

Have a question for the Library? Library Ask Us! is a collection of searchable questions with several ways to contact Library staff if you can't find your answer. 

The Materials Science and Engineering Learning Center provides assistance to students in materials science courses. Coaches are available to help you understand and apply course principles. Currently, the center fully supports MSE 2100 and MSE 2110. They also assist students with core materials science and engineering concepts found in all undergraduate and graduate courses.

Resources

• Course Textbooks
• Crystal models
• Reference texts and diagrams
• One computer and laptop friendly desks

The Mathematics Learning Center offers walk-in hours and one-on-one appointment scheduling to help you with your math classes.

The Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) Learning Center assists students in understanding the following core mechanics courses:

• ME 2110 (Statics)
• ME 2150 (Mechanics of Materials)
• ME 2201 (Thermodynamics)
• ME 2700 (Dynamics)

Some MATLAB help is also available.

The Michigan Tech Writing Center helps all students at Michigan Tech at any stage of any writing project.

Some commonly expressed writing process issues:

• Understanding a writing task or assignment;
• Research;
• Pre-writing;
• Writer’s block;
• Organization;
• Revision and editing;
• English as a second language concerns.

Students can consult peer-to-peer Writing Center coaches about all types of writing, including but not limited to:

• Any writing undertaken for Michigan Tech courses—including scholarly, creative, scientific, and technical writing;
• Undergraduate capstone projects and theses;
• Graduate theses and dissertation chapters;
• Essays for graduate school applications;
• Personal and professional statements;
• Resumes and CVs;
• Business and professional correspondence;
• Website and social media copy;
• Grant proposals;
• Conference papers and presentations

The Physics Learning Center is a resource for all physics students. It is a comfortable learning environment where problem-solving and study skills are emphasized through peer-to-peer coaching. Student coaches receive continual training for professional development.

Coaching is available on a walk-in basis for students in introductory physics courses beginning the second week of the semester. Weekly individual appointments and study-group sessions are also available by walk-in and appointment.