The Learning Assistance Center is a learner-oriented service that provides academic support and instructional resources to the students, staff and faculty of St. Mary's University. Our services are free.

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Supplemental Instruction and Peer-Led Team Learning

Supplemental Instruction (SI) is a series of weekly reserved sessions for all students who want to understand course material better and to improve their grades.

Peer-Led Team Learning (PLTL) is a weekly workshop activity designed by the course instructor to reinforce important concepts.

SI and PLTL offer you a chance to get together with classmates, discuss concepts, develop strategies, and test yourself before the professor does. Join a group early in the semester for best results. To make the most of your sessions, attend regularly and come prepared to ask questions.

Problem-Solving Centers

If you need short-term help with a trouble spot, call or come by the LAC to make a reservation for:

• Math Center
• Computer Center
• Philosophy Center

Writing Center

The Writing Center gives you the opportunity to work with peer tutors on any writing task:

• Getting started
• Organizing
• Developing ideas and thesis statements
• Revising
• Grammar
• Mechanics
• Research
• MLA or APA style documents
• Personal Statements for scholarships or graduate school
• English as a Second Language

Our Writing Center works with writers in all subjects, ranging from English and Philosophy to Business and Engineering! We also work with International Students who wish to improve their English skills.