Founders Learning Commons
Your go-to spot for assistance and resources to help you succeed.
Founders Learning Commons, home of the Huskie Academic Success Center, is your link to tutoring services, research assistance and writing help. You can also find technology resources and support if you need help with a laptop or other device.
The Learning Commons isn't just about services. It also has spaces and resources designed to support your success. You can borrow a laptop or calculator at the checkout desk, settle into a booth for group work or a quiet study pod, and refuel with a snack or coffee between sessions.
Academic Assistance
- The Writing Center can help you with essays, presentations, cover letters and more.
- For help finding and using resources, contact a subject specialist librarian or chat with a librarian.
- Group study sessions, called Supplemental Instruction, provide tutoring for certain classes.
- The Statistics and Mathematics Assistance Center (MAC) can help you with assignments, as well as test-taking and study strategies.
Technology Support
- Explore library accessibility resources, such as accessible technology.
- Check out a laptop or other device at the Circulation Desk.
- Get help with devices/technology at the Technology Support Desk.
- Record videos and other presentations in the digital media studio.
More Resources
- Recharge with a beverage or bite to eat at Einstein Bros. Bagels.
- Check out books, print documents and much more with your OneCard.
- Learn about designated spaces in the library, including individual study areas and collaboration stations for group work.
Get Academic Help When You Need It
Need help with a class, writing assignment, study skills, time management, or getting back on track? You don’t have to figure it out alone.
Huskie Spotlight
“My favorite spot on campus is Founders Memorial Library. The environment there is really suited to helping me work on or finish the assignments I have, so I like to go there when I feel like I have a lot on my plate.”Aki Ito,
health sciences major
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