Want to Get Better Grades? You Can!

Are you struggling with your classwork? Need help understanding a specific subject? There are Learning Centers across campus to help you with almost any class.  Go to https://famu.mywconline.com/ to schedule an appointment or register for a class at any of the Learning Centers!



Writing Resource Center -- 124 Tucker Hall
M-R 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; F 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

• Individual writing and grammar tutorials
• Help writing your papers!
• Computer center
• Please visit the WRC's website at http://www.famu.edu/wrc to schedule an appointment!

Math Center -- 105 & 106 Jackson Hall
M-R 8 a.m.-7 p.m., F 8-4 p.m.

• Computer Center
• Individual & group tutorials
  Study sessions
• Help with all the following classes!
• Developmental Mathematics I&II 
• Liberal Arts Mathematics I&II
• Intermediate and College Algebra 
• Trigonometery 
• Pre-Calculus 
• Intro to Probability and Statistics 
• Finite Math
• Business Calculus
• Calculus I, II&II

Science Center  --  214 Jones Hall
M-R 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; F 8-5 p.m 

The Science Center assists students in courses under biology, chemistry and physics. Support services include providing group and individualized tutoring, lecture notes from designated courses and labs, and practice quizzes and exams.


Gaither Study Center -- 218 Gaither Complex 
M-R 8 a.m.-7 p.m., F 8-5 p.m.

The Gaither Study Center offers students an environment to conduct independent study and computer-based assignments. Housed within the Center is the USSC Strick Ahead workshop series which offers several 50-minute academic success workshops each semester. Additionally, this location allows students limited print access. To schedule a workshop, please visit https://famu.mywconline.com/ and look for the Gaither schedule. 

Tutoring Help for CRUNCH TIME!

Free Tutoring and Study Sessions are available for: Writing, MAT 0018 & 0028,
CHM 1045 & 1046,
CHM 2010 & 2011,
BSC 1005 & 1010. 
  
See schedule below
for dates, times & registration instructions: 

Undergraduate Student Success Center (USSC) Tutorial Labs

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Wednesday, April 8:
4:30 p.m.      Writing Groups: Apostrophes, Dangling, and Misplaced Modifiers
        Host: Writing Resource Center
        Event Location: 124 Tucker Hall                  

Thursday, April 9:
3 p.m.             MAT 0018 (Developmental Mathematics I) Final Exam Review
        Host: Math Lab
        Event Location: 405 Jackson Davis Hall

Monday, April 13:
6:30 p.m.       CHM 2010 & 2011 (Organic Chemistry) Study Session
        Host: Science Center
        Event Location: 214 Jones Hall

Wednesday, April 15:
4:30 p.m.       Writing Groups: Word Choice
        Host: Writing Resource Center
        Event Location: 124 Tucker Hall

Thursday, April 16:
3 p.m.             MAT 0028 (Developmental Mathematics II) Final Exam Review
        Host: Math Lab
        Event Location: 405 Jackson Davis Hall

Friday, April 17:
6:30 p.m.       CHM 2010 & 2011 (Organic Chemistry) Study Session
        Host: Science Center
        Event Location: 214 Jones Hall

Saturday, April 18:
6 p.m.             BSC 1010 (General Biology) Study Session
        Host: Science Center
        Event Location: 214 Jones Hall

Monday, April 20:
6 p.m.             BSC 1005 (Biological Science) Study Session
        Host: Science Center
        Event Location: 214 Jones Hall

6:30 p.m.       CHM 1045 & 1046 (General Chemistry) Study Sessions
        Host: Science Center
        Event Location: 214 Jones Hall

Friday, April 24:
6:30 p.m.       CHM 1045 & 1046 (General Chemistry) Study Sessions
        Host: Science Center
        Event Location: 214 Jones Hall

To register for a workshop, group tutorial, or study session, please visit https://famu.mywconline.com and follow the procedures for scheduling an appointment in the lab that is hosting the event.
                   
                                                          A Title III Activity

Spring 2014 Tutoring Schedule at the University Honor House

Tutoring is now available at the Florida A&M University Honor House Monday through Friday throughout the spring semester.  The University Honor House is located directly from Jones Hall and the Dyson (Old) Pharmacy building at 1523 South MLK Jr. Boulevard. 

University Honors Center Tutors: Spring 2014
Tutor	Subjects	M	T	W	Th	F
Alana Smith	Physics I, II, Biology I, Spanish I				3- 5 p.m.	12- 3p.m.
Amelina Gadiwalla	Calculus I, College Algebra, Trigonometry	3:30- 5 p.m.	2- 5 p.m.	3:30- 5 p.m.	2- 5 p.m.	3:30- 5 p.m.
Diandrea James	Calculus I, II, III, College Algebra, Statistics I, II	2- 4 p.m.		2- 4 p.m.
Sierra Johnson	Calculus I, College Algebra, Trigonometry	3- 5 p.m.
Yael Levy	Spanish I and II, Organic Cemistry I		12- 2 p.m.		3- 5 p.m.
Jamie Hamilton	Biology I and II, Spanish I and II		2- 4 p.m.

 

Don't Stress! We've Got COLLEGE SUCCESS WORKSHOPS!

The FAMU Writing Resource Center and Coleman Library have teamed up to provide a series of evening workshops that address specific writing, research, and information literacy concerns. All workshops will take place in Room A410 Coleman Library. Students must bring their Rattler ID cards to sign in.

I. How to Write Engaging Introductions and Clear Thesis Statements

Monday, July 1 @ 7 p.m.; Wednesday, July 10 @ 8:30 p.m.; Tuesday, July 23 @ 7 p.m.

II. Helpful Punctuation Tips

(Comma, Semicolon, and Colon Usage)

Tuesday, July 2 @ 7 p.m.; Monday, July 15 @ 8:30 p.m.; Wednesday, July 24 @ 7 p.m.

III. How to Add Variety to Sentence Structure

Monday, July 8 @ 7 p.m.; Wednesday, July 17 @ 8:30 p.m.; Monday, July 29 @ 7 p.m.

IV. What Is Plagiarism, and How Do I Avoid It?

(Quoting, Paraphrasing, Summarizing, and Documenting)

Tuesday, July 9 @ 7 p.m.; Monday, July 22 @ 8:30 p.m.; Tuesday, July 30 @ 7 p.m.

V. The Basics of Writing Expository/Explanatory Essays

(Process, Comparison/Contrast, Classification, Cause/Effect)

Tuesday, July 9 @ 8:30 p.m.; Monday, July 22 @ 7 p.m.; Tuesday, July 30 @ 8:30 p.m.

VI. How to Prepare PowerPoint Presentations

Monday, July 1 @ 8:30 p.m.; Wednesday, July 10 @ 7 p.m.; Tuesday, July 23 @ 8:30 p.m.

VII. Time and Stress Management

Tuesday, July 2 @ 8:30 p.m.; Monday, July 15@ 7 p.m.; Wednesday, July 24 @ 8:30 p.m.

VIII. Finding and Evaluating Scholarly Sources

Monday, July 8 @ 8:30 p.m.; Wednesday, July 17 @ 7 p.m.; Monday, July 29 @ 8:30 p.m.

Students requiring additional attention in a particular area should visit the Writing Resource Center’s website (www.famu.edu/wrc) and schedule an individualized session with a tutor, consult a Reference Librarian on the second floor of Coleman Library, or “Chat with a Librarian” at www.famu.edu/library.

“Embracing and Empowering One Writer at a Time”

A Title III Activity