Tutoring and Learning Center

The Tutoring and Learning Center consists of the Writing and Reading Center, and the Math and Science Center.  Both Centers provide academic support to students across the university, partner with faculty in finding ways to meet students diverse learning needs, and cultivate the leadership potential of the peer tutors who work in the Tutoring and Learning Center. All Tutoring and Learning services are provided at no charge.

Fall 2024 Tutoring (online and in person)

The Tutoring and Learning Center offers both online and in-person appointments. See "Book an Appointment" below for all our hours. We open on Tuesday, September 3 and follow the University calendar for all holidays and breaks.

For both the Math and Science Center and the Writing and Reading Center, daytime hours are offered in-person in CDC 21 or online (your choice).  For the Math and Science Center, night and weekend hours are offered online only.  For the Writing and Reading Center, night and weekend hours are offered both online or in the campus library at the table to your right on the main floor as you enter the library.

To book a tutoring appointment, see the links below.  If you have any questions, reach out to us at tutoring@stkate.edu.

Tutoring support is provided in these areas:

  • 1000 and 2000 level math and science
  • Undergraduate and graduate writing

Group of St. Kate's students study together near the Tutoring and Learning Center

Join the Writing and Reading Center for any of our Donuts n Coffee Write-In events in Fall 2024.  A Write-In is a chunk of dedicated time for you to sit down and start, continue, or finish any paper youre working on for any class.  We serve coffee, tea, and donuts to keep you fueled.  Its like a study hall, but theres no shushing.

Research shows that writing in community like this (even when youre not speaking to anyone!) improves your accountability, focus, and productivity.  In fact, the participants of our previous Write-Ins said they found it "motivating" to write in the same room at the same time, and several even said they made it to the finish line with some pretty tough assignments by the end of the event. Expert and friendly writing tutors float around to answer your writing questions and generally support you as you write away.

Write-Ins are in either CDC 21 (The Tutoring and Learning Center, which is on the Ground level of CDC) on Thursday nights, or in the library (the main floors Dew Drop area) on Friday mornings roughly every other week of the semester.  Please see dates and times below.  RSVP is not required (youll just sign in when you get here).  Each Write-Ins is scheduled for two hours, but you can come for all or part of the timeyour choice. Open to ALL studentsCFA, CFW, Grad, and anyone elseno matter what your major, program, or type of paper you bring to work on.

You can also join us online by for a google meet link. Please note that there is no need to RSVP for the event; the link above is only for people who wish to join the online Write-In. Once you register, we will send you the meeting link.

As we like to say in the Writing and Reading Center: Never write alone!

Email tutoring@stkate.edu with any questions.

  • Friday Oct 4 from 10 a.m.-noon in the Library
  • Thursday Oct 17 from 7-9 p.m. in CDC 21
  • Friday Nov 8 from 10 a.m.-noon in the Library
  • Thursday Nov 14 from 7-9 p.m. in CDC 21
  • Friday Nov 22 from 10 a.m.-noon in the Library
  • Thursday Dec 5 from 7-9 p.m. in CDC 21

If you would like to apply to become a tutor or mentor at the Tutoring and Learning Center, please email tutoring@stkate.edu to learn about deadlines and the application process.  Applicants must be enrolled at least half-time. All tutors and mentors are paid the Minneapolis minimum wage ($15.57 for the 2023-2024 academic year). Job ads will also be posted on Handshake.

Additional Resources

FOR FACULTY:

Please include one of these syllabus statements about the Writing and Reading Center on your syllabi for , and/or your syllabi for .
 

Want to encourage your students to use the Writing and Reading Center? Share our commercial (see below) on your Canvas site, especially if you teach asynchronously. For in-person classes, we also offer a 15-20 minute interactive presentation in your classroom (but preferably in our space, CDC 21).  To request a visit, just email tutoring@stkate.edu with the date and time you'd like us to present.  Thank you for encouraging your students to use our services!

Want to require every student in your class to have a tutorial with us?  Please let us know ahead of time at tutoring@stkate.edu so that we can ensure we have the capacity to provide that service. Providing the relevant assignment sheets for us to share with the tutors is also helpful so that they can be particularly well-prepared for these tutorials with your students.  Thank you for requiring your students to use our services!

STUDENTS, LEARN MORE ABOUT US:

For Undergraduate students: in a tutorial and a short video about in the WRC
For Graduate students: in a tutorial and a short video about in the WRC (to access the video, youll first need to put your initials in the box, and press the blue button below it) 

Frequently Asked Questions for Students

Writing Resources






 



Literature Review



Research and Citation






Writing and APA Instruction in ASL






Grammar and Mechanics










ESL Resources







Resources from Other Writing Centers





Studying for Math and Science

Simulations and Extra Practice

Don't know where to start? .

A learning specialist can focus in-depth on a topic area of concern, such as studying, time management, test taking, reading comprehension, and building effective learning strategies. Appointments are available onsite and online Monday through Friday by reaching out to the Tutoring and Learning Center.

Test-Taking Strategies

Studying Strategies

Note-Taking Strategies

Note-Taking Templates

Time Management Strategies

Self Reflections