Learning Assistance Center
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Learning Assistance Center?
The Learning Assistance Center (LAC) is one of three academic components of the Student Success Center, which provides services to undergraduate students enrolled at UNCG. Services are designed to support students as they pursue their academic goals and become independent learners.
What type of services does the LAC provide?
Services include: tutoring; academic skills assessment and counseling; academic workshops; and a resource lab with computers, academic software and handouts.
Where is the LAC?
The LAC is located on the first floor of McIver Hall.
- Main Office: McIver 104
- SSC Tutoring Lab: McIver 101
- Resource Lab: McIver 150
When is the Learning Assistance Center open?
The main office is open Monday - Friday from 8-5 PM. The Resource Lab and Tutoring Lab are open Monday - Thursday 9-9 PM and 9-5 PM on Friday.
What kind of tutoring is available? 
Individual Tutoring: Students meet 1:1 with a peer tutor for a minimum of one hour each week.
Group tutoring: Group tutoring consists of one tutor and no more than 3 students. Groups meet for 2 hours each week. All students in a group must be enrolled with the same professor, preferably in the same section. Group tutoring is dependent on schedule compatibility. Students requesting this option will be assigned to individual tutoring until a small group can be organized.
Walk-in tutoring: While the LAC does not provide its own walk-in tutoring services,
there are several academic departments that sponsor walk-in tutoring services. This link provides a list of the departments and their walk-in tutoring schedules (either posted online or in a .pdf format).
Where are applications available?
Applications are available online at http://success.uncg.edu/services.
What courses are tutoring offered in?
Tutoring is available in most 100 and 200 level courses. Every attempt is made to fill tutoring requests.
How much does tutoring cost?
Tutoring is free of charge.
How long will it take until I am assigned a tutor?
Assignments are made, on average, within 48 business hours of the request. If a tutor is not on staff for the particular course requested, recruitment will take place, which may delay the request being fulfilled. Students who are waiting to be assigned receive weekly email updates about their status. Students are also welcome to call the office at 334-3878 if they have questions.
How often can I meet with my tutor?
Individual tutoring sessions meet for 1 hour per week, while group tutoring is available for 2 hours per week. Students registered with Disability Services may receive up to 2 hours of individual tutoring each week or they may participate in a group tutoring session.
Where can I meet with my tutor?
Tutoring occurs in the SSC Tutoring Lab, Jackson Library, or academic classroom spaces not currently in use by a faculty member (e.g., for class instruction).
Can I bring my paper to be reviewed?
The LAC does not review papers. However, you may contact the Writing Center at 336.334.3125 for assistance with papers.
How can I be a tutor?
Students interested in applying for employment as a tutor can fill out an employment application online at http://success.uncg.edu/employment. Requirements include: a minimum GPA of 3.0, with a minimum grade of "B+" in the course(s) tutoring will occur in, faculty references per discipline, availability of 5 hours per week, and attendance at weekly paid training (10 per semester).
How much do tutors get paid?
Undergraduate students: $8.00/hour
Graduate students: $9.50/hour
Post-baccalaureates (not taking classes): $10.60/hour
Professional Nurse tutors (B.S.N): $25.00/hour
Graduate students in MSN, Nurse Education, Nurse Anesthesia: $30.00/hour
Professional Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA): $100.00/hour
What does skills assessment mean?
Skills assessment focuses on determining strengths and weaknesses of academic study skills. For example: time management, note taking, stress management, test taking, reading and comprehension, academic commitment, ability to recognize main points, etc.
Do I need an appointment for skills assessment?
Yes, individual appointments are available for testing and related consultation. Applications are available online at http://success.uncg.edu/lac/services.
What types of workshops are offered?
Workshops are offered throughout the academic year in various topics: time management, test taking strategies, exam preparation, math anxiety, stress reduction, etc. To request a workshop, go to http://success.uncg.edu/workshop/.
Who can attend the workshops?
Students whose faculty, organization, or residence hall have requested the workshop(s).
When are workshops offered?
Check out our Workshop Series page for the current workshop listings.