UT Learning Center

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Student Quotes

"The counselor was very thorough and offered me a lot of options. The study tips and advice I got from our meeting will definitely help me achieve the goals I set for myself."

"The learning specialist helped me with my questions about studying and helped me believe everything will be okay. I was actually able to pull up my grade by two letter grades."

"Everyone was very polite and I felt very welcome. I actually got A's on both my tests after our meeting. Thanks so much!"

"The advice for my classes was very useful, and I even got a planner that really helps me prioritize my schedule and manage my time."

Walk-In Counseling

What is Walk-in Counseling?

Walk-in Counseling offers you an opportunity to talk privately with a learning specialist regarding your academic experiences at the University. No appointment is needed.

Why do students come speak with a learning specialist?

Students come to discuss topics such as how to balance study and leisure time, how to design a study plan for a difficult course, how to take and prepare for exams, how to keep up with reading, and how to prepare for graduate school exams. The UT Learning Center is also the primary resource on campus for students any time they are not satisfied with their current grades.

Common topics include:

Time Management
Reading and Concentration
Note Taking
Memory Improvement
Goal Setting
Motivation
Test Preparation
Test-Taking Strategies
Academic Test Anxiety
ADD/LD Issues

When can I talk with a learning specialist?

Any time the UT Learning Center is open -- Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm -- you can walk into Jester A332A and visit for fifteen or twenty minutes with a learning specialist. No appointment is necessary. Longer follow-up appointments can be scheduled if needed.

Who can meet with a learning specialist?

This service is open to all UT students, including graduate students, and the UT Learning Center staff encourages any student interested in increasing study effectiveness and efficiency to visit the UT Learning Center.