Texas A&M University Undergraduate Catalog

• Academic Calendar
• Board of Regents
  & System Adminstrative
  Officers
• TAMU Administrative
  Officers
• General Information
• International Programs
  for Students
• University Honors Program
• General Academic Programs
• University Studies Degrees
• Environmental Programs for Students
• College of Agriculture & Life Sciences
• College of Architecture
• Mays Business School
• College of Education and Human Development
• Dwight Look College of Engineering
• College of Geosciences
• College of Liberal Arts
• College of Science
• College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
• General Academic Programs
• School of Military Sciences
• Texas A&M University at Galveston
• Graduate Studies
• Course Descriptions
• Faculty
• Appendices

Services for Students

Student Learning Center

The Student Learning Center is committed to enhancing the educational experience of students at Texas A&M by providing a variety of programs and services that promote retention and academic success.

The Center offers credit-bearing courses including STLC 101: Application of Learning Theories to College Studies, which examines critical theories of learning with application to academic performance, STLC 102: Career Awareness, which explores career planning employment trends, and methods of researching and preparing for the job market, and a special topics course: Introduction to Scholarly Research, which is designed primarily for first- and second-year students to provide a better understanding of the purposes of research, develop critical thinking skills and the ability to organize and access information, gain knowledge of print, electronic and other resources pertinent to research efforts, and develop awareness of legal and ethical issues.

Supplemental Instruction (SI) is an academic assistance program designed to improve the student's academic performance and increase retention. The SI program targets traditionally difficult core curriculum courses and provides regularly scheduled, out-of-class, peer-facilitated group study sessions.  SI leaders are required to attend an intensive training seminar at the start of each semester, attend all class lectures, take notes, read assignments, and conduct three 50-minute study sessions per week. All students enrolled in the course section are eligible to attend the free SI study sessions.

Tutor Zones (TZ) are provided in various locations on campus. TZ tutors provide assistance to students studying for courses ranging from math and science to liberal arts.

Free, one-on-one tutoring for currently enrolled TAMU students in various undergraduate math and lower level physical science courses is available by appointment. The goal of the program is to help students become independent learners by providing guidance and instruction while reinforcing positive study skills. The tutoring program is certified by the College Reading and Learning Association and meets internationally accepted standards for tutor selection, training, and evaluation, as well as for overall program management and evaluation.

The Independent Study Lab (ISL) is available for students who need help in improving math, writing, and study skills, including preparation for exams required for the state-mandated Texas Success Initiative. Most importantly, the ISL faculty works with students in developing the academic skills they need for successful completion of college-level course work. In addition to assisting students with basic skills preparation, software is available to help students prepare for the GRE, GMAT, and TOEFL exams, and GRE preparation courses are offered. Assistance is also available to students who are interested in earning course credit through credit-by-exam.

Student Learning Center
(979) 845-2724
slc.tamu.edu