1. Sage 170 Learningcenter@unt.edu

2. Our mission is to provide programs that enhance learning and facilitate academic excellence for all UNT students.

3. Learning Center Services
Tutoring
Academic Coaching
Supplemental Instruction (SI)
Speed Reading
Learning 101
(Pre) Graduate Resources

4. Tutoring
Our free tutoring program is certified by CRLA and uses top UNT students as tutors
Tutoring is available in a wide variety of formats:
Online
One-on-one
Drop-in
Group
We cover 200+ courses

5. Scheduling a Tutoring Session
Visit learningcenter.unt.edu
Click on the TUTORING tab
Choose the type of tutoring you need
Login with your EUID and password and submit a tutor request form or use the drop-down menu to find drop-in times

6. Academic Coaching General academic support from peers
Develop a personalized plan for achieving academic success
Tools and resources tailored to you
Common topics:
Time management
Goal setting
Study skills
Graduate school application

7. Scheduling a Coaching Session
Visit unt.upswing.io
Login with your EUID and password
In the search bar type “Academic Coaching”
Choose your coach and schedule your session!

8. Supplemental Instruction (SI)
SI targets courses that have a 30% DFW rate
SI Leaders hold 3 one-hour group study sessions per week
On average, students who regularly participate in SI will earn one half to one whole letter grade higher than students who do not participate

9. Finding the SI Schedule
Visit learningcenter.unt.edu
Click on the TUTORING tab
Choose “Supplemental Instruction”
Click SI Leaders Schedule and Session Times

10. Speed Reading
This course is designed to increase your reading speed while maintaining comprehension and retention
The two-hour class meets once a week for five weeks
Groups of eight students meet and utilize specialized software
Register in the Learning Center (Sage 170) for $30

11. Learning 101
This workshop series is designed to help develop the skills you need to be successful in college
Workshops are 50 minutes and require no registration
Topics include:
Time Management
Note Taking
Presentation Skills
Test Taking
Learning Styles
Find the schedule under Academic Support Services on the LC site
COMING FALL 2018:
CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS
&
ONLINE CLASS SUCCESS STRATEGIES

12. (Pre) Graduate Resources
Graduate School: Guide to Getting In
GRE course
Six week course available throughout the semester
Online GRE workshop
Academic Resource Library
CPA, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, TExES, TOEFL

13. Supplemental Instruction
Fall 2016 vs. Spring 2017
average minutes saved per hour of reading by speed reading course participants
Spring 2017 25
46%
increase in academic coaching attendance
higher average course GPA for students who attended 15+ SI sessions
.85
Tutoring
Academic Coaching
Supplemental Instruction
Learning 101
Grad School Prep
Speed Reading
GRE Course
Fall 2017
205
courses supported by tutoring
Fall 2017
average improvement on original practice score by GRE course participants
77%
Fall 2017
study skills workshops offered per semester 38
Sage Hall 170 (940)
learningcenter.unt.edu
Fall 2017
Spring 2017

14. Get Involved!
Interested in becoming part of the Learning Center team? We have lots of ways to get involved!
Volunteer Tutor
SI Leader
Peer Academic Leader
Lead Tutor