Office of Retention and Research | Academic Resource Centers

Goals of the Academic Resource Centers

Provide qualified peer tutors that excel in the content areas they tutor, the ability to adapt to various learning styles, and professional development opportunities to improve upon their leadership skills
Provide assistance that will ultimately lead to increased student success and graduation rates
Assist students in reaching their full potential for academic success by building their confidence level on the ability to apply concepts learned in the classroom

Hours of Operation

ARCs will be closed for Dead Week and Finals Week. The last night of tutoring will be Thursday, April 19th

The Academic Resource Centers are an excellent way for students to receive free, walk-in tutoring for many subjects offered at West Virginia University. The subjects offered include: Math, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Statistics, General Engineering, Chinese and others available upon request. The schedule is as follows:

Location	Days	Time
Downtown Library	Sunday-Thursday	6:00 – 10:00 P.M.
Brooke Tower	Sunday-Thursday	6:00 – 10:00 P.M.
WVUpAll Night	Friday-Saturday	6:00 – 10:00 P.M.
Fieldcrest Hall	Monday	6:00 – 10:00 P.M.
Summit Hall	Wednesday	6:00 – 10:00 P.M.
Pierpont Apartments	Sunday	6:00 – 10:00 P.M.

Spring 2012 Tutoring Schedule – Updated January 30, 2012

Please click on the link below to download the Spring 2012 Tutoring Schedule

Spring 2012 Tutor Schedule

How To Get The Most From Your Tutor Session

Please click on the link below to download “How to Prepare” Checklist

How To Prepare For Your Tutor Session

The learning resources listed below provide another great way for students to receive academic assistance in many subjects. If a student is struggling in a class, or simply could use a little help, he or she should check out these services:

Math Learning Center
304-293-2011
301 Armstrong Hall
Mon.-Thurs. 9:30 A.M.-7:00 P.M.
Fri. 9:30 A.M.-4:00 P.M.

Chemistry Learning Center

Ground Floor of CRL, Chemistry Research Laboratories (located next to Clark Hall)
Mon.-Fri 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
7-10 p.m. on Mon, Tues, and Wed

Writing Center
304-293-5788
Colson Hall G02 (ground floor)
Mon.-Thur. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Fri 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

WVU Libraries Term Paper Clinic
304-293-3640
WVU Libraries Term Paper Clinic – Get Individual Help That Fits With Your Schedule!

Students can get individualized research assistance with their papers at the WVU Libraries Term Paper Clinic. A librarian can help students think of paper topics, use databases, find sources, organize their research, and use citation systems like MLA or APA.
Students can request a time and library (Downtown or Evansdale) that fits with their schedules by filling out the brief request form at: Term Paper Clinic Appointment Form
Librarians are generally available 8:30AM – 4:00PM.

Philosophy Learning Center
304-293-3641
231 Stansbury Hall
Mon 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Wed 11:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Fri 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.