Chemistry Learning Center

CLC Location

The Chemistry Learning Center is located in room 208 of the Chemical Sciences and Engineering Building (19). We are at the far end of the second floor hallway. Questions about services, hours, or programming? Email Susan at slliebau@mtu.edu.

Fall 2026

Monday 2:00-7:00 PM
Tuesday 12:00-5:00 PM
Wednesday 2:00-7:00 PM
Thursday 12:00-4:30 PM
Friday 12:00-5:00 PM (Walk-ins only)
Sunday 4:00-6:00 PM in Walker 107 (Walk-ins only). Success and Writing Center Coaches will be available during that time as well!

The CLC is closed for University closures. During the Fall 2026 semester, this includes:
K-Day-Friday, September 11
October Recess-Thursday, October 22 and Friday, October 23
Fall Break-Sunday, November 22-Saturday, November 28 AND Sunday, November 29.

This also includes any unscheduled closures like those due to inclement weather.

Scheduling an Appointment

Schedule Here!

Instructions for using Google Scheduling Software

Click on the scheduling link provided above.
Note: You will only be able to see appointments up to 5 days in advance. For example, if today is 12 pm on Thursday, September 4, then the furthest ahead I can book an appointment would be 12 pm on Tuesday, September 9 AND
Appointments must be booked at LEAST 9 hours in advance. Availability sooner than 9 hours from the booking time will not be shown
Scroll through the Coach cards and look in the description under their name for each coach's respective appointment availability (also in the calendar above).

Coaches with an "(O)" next to their name are available to tutor Organic Chemistry
Walk-in coaches are not listed online.
When you find a coach with availability at your desired time, click on their card and see the available appointments
When you see a suitable appointment, click on the time slot, and a booking page will appear
Answer each of the questions, and when you're done, click the button at the bottom of the form
If the booking was successful, a "Booking Confirmed" page will appear showing the time, location, and coach you'll be working with for the appointment. A copy of your booking confirmation will also be sent to your email

If you accidentally booked the wrong time, there will be a button at the bottom of the "Booking Confirmed" page to cancel the appointment
Check your email and Google Calendar for the invitation to the appointment
Note: If you made a weekly recurring appointment, only the first booking will appear initially. This should be updated within 48 hours by CLC management, but mention it to your coach during the appointment if the booking is not updated.

Contact

Contact Lead Coach, Emily Sebastian (ecsebast@mtu.edu) with any questions, comments, or concerns.

One-on-One Appointments

We recommend making a recurring appointment, this will allow you to work with the same coach each week and build a good working relationship with your coach. We also offer one-time appointments, allowing you to meet with a coach as needed. You can make as many one-time appointments as you need. If you choose a virtual appointment, your coach will email you information about how to join via Zoom or Hangouts.

CLC Walk-In Hours

If you have quick questions and would prefer not to schedule a full 30-minute appointment, walk-in coaches will be available every hour that the CLC is open (see box on right). To take advantage of drop-in services, simply come into the Chemistry Learning Center any time we're open and tell a coach on duty that you are there with walk-in questions. Services will be rendered on a first-come first-serve basis.

Please note, during periods of high volume, it could take a while for a coach to get to you, therefore for best service, we highly recommend that you make a one-time appointment to meet with a coach at your convenience.

Resources

The CLC has copies of the solutions manual for assigned homework problems. Also for your reference, we have a library of chemistry textbooks and keep notebooks of old exams and quizzes on file. Computers are available to access Canvas and online chemistry study guides.

Weekly Review Sessions

This fall CLC coaches will be attending University Chemistry I and II and Organic Chemistry I and holding weekly review sessions where they cover the main topics from the week, work through some example problems and answer questions.

Organic Chemistry I: Lynsey & Sophia
Thursdays 6:30-7:30 PM
Chemical Sciences Building B002

University Chemistry I: Avery, Jacob & Kat
Thursday 6:30-7:30 PM
ME-EM 111

University Chemistry II: Lucas & Will
Tuesdays 6:00-7:00 PM
Chemical Sciences Building 215

Organic Chemistry

The CLC provides individual appointments (one-time and recurring) in organic chemistry courses. Most of our walk-in hours are staffed by coaches that can help with Organic Chemistry.

Groups

If you have 3-5 students in a course who would like to work regularly with a coach, please email the Susan in the CLC at slliebau@mtu.edu to identify a time that might work.

Learning Center Coaches

CLC coaches are undergraduate students, from a wide range of majors, who have experience with the content in the chemistry course on which they provide coaching. Our coaches have a thorough understanding of the course material and a desire to help first-year students adjust to college.

The friendships that you develop with your coach and the other students in the CLC will help you to feel like you belong at Michigan Tech—which you do!

Meet the CLC Coaches

History and Purpose

The Chemistry Learning Center (CLC) was established as a resource for all Michigan Tech students enrolled in first-year and organic chemistry courses. The CLC's goals are to assist students in making the transition from high school to college-level expectations, gaining self-confidence, and mastering chemistry concepts.

Students who participate in the CLC usually earn one-half to one full letter grade higher than students who don't. Whether you struggle with chemistry or just need help with a question or two, you are invited to visit us.

There is no cost for any of the services provided - so we encourage you to take advantage of them.