Welcome to the Center for Learning Website!

The Center for Learning assists students in reaching their academic potential. The Center offers a number of services for undergraduate students who would like to improve their learning skills or increase their academic success at SPU.

• Tutoring is available for many classes such as biology, psychology, statistics, and others. One-hour individual and group sessions are provided for a minimal fee.
• The Writing Center, staffed by trained peer tutors, assists students in improving their writing skills for current courses (free of charge).
• Individual Learning Consultations are available for students who wish to discuss specific learning concerns and strategies with a professional staff member.
• Academic Success Courses are offered, covering topics such as time management, test-taking, memory, stress management, reading rate and comprehension, and learning styles.

• Student Academic Mentor Program supports student learning in 1000 level Common Curriculum courses.
• The ACCESS Program provides individual support to targeted first-year students as they make their transition to university academics.
• Resources on a variety of topics related to student learning and success are also available here.
• Disability Support Services helps students with documented learning, physical, medical, or psychological disabilities receive appropriate accommodations. Follow the link or email us for more information.

At the Center for Learning, we're committed to your growth as a lifelong learner. We look forward to working with you.

Niki Amarantides
M.A., Director
and the Center for Learning Staff