University Learning Center

The University Learning Center (ULC) is dedicated to providing academic support to The New School’s diverse student population through one-on-one tutoring sessions and other services. Our primary goal is to help students become stronger and more independent learners so that they may be successful in achieving their academic goals.

Individual tutoring sessions are offered in the following areas: Adobe Creative Cloud, Computer Programming, ESL services, general and graduate-level writing, math and economics, oral presentations, and time management.

Students can book an appointment via WCONLINE, or they can stop by for a walk-in session during our regular hours.

Tutoring Services

• General Writing

  General writing appointments are available for writers at all skill levels. Tutors can help at any stage of the writing process, from brainstorming ideas to developing an outline or rough draft to revising and editing.

• Graduate Writing

  Graduate-level tutoring is available for students currently enrolled in a master's or PhD program. Tutors, who are themselves advanced PhD students, provide assistance with research papers, thesis and dissertation proposals, papers for publication, and other written work.

• ESL

  ESL-certified tutors provide support in writing, speaking, and pronunciation. For those seeking assistance with writing, tutors can help with grammar, content, structure, clarity, etc. ESL speech appointments are available for students looking to expand their vocabulary, improve their pronunciation, and practice presentations and daily conversation. Speech appointments also provide students with a valuable opportunity to enhance their listening skills.

• Software

  Software tutoring sessions are available for students who need help with Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and other Adobe programs. Students are encouraged to bring their laptops, so that tutors can help with layout, typography, color, typeface, etc. 

• Computer Programming

  Computer programming sessions are available for students who need help with a variety of coding languages (see below). Trained tutors can help you with the basics, works-in-progress, and other issues. Students are asked to bring their laptops and any projects they are working on. Please note that all the tutors in this service have different specialties.

  Areas in which we currently offer support: HTML/CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Arduino, GitHub, Processing, Unity, and C++.

• Math

  Math tutors can provide assistance with the following subjects:

  • Calculus
  • Economics
  • Math Merchandising
  • Math Tools
  • Quantitative Reasoning
  • Statistics

  If you need help with another subject, contact learningcenter@newschool.edu and we will try to accommodate you.

• Time Management

  Individual Time Management appointments are available for students looking to better structure and plan their time. Tutors can help with managing short- and long-term assignments, budgeting time, creating an agenda (daily, weekly, etc.), and avoiding procrastination.

   

Appointments

• Scheduled

  All University Learning Center appointments can be scheduled on WCONLINE.

  To make an appointment:

  • Log in to MyNewSchool.
  • Open the apps drop-down by clicking the three bars located next to your photo in the top right-hand corner of the page.
  • Click WCONLINE (toward the bottom of the list).
  • You will need to login using your NetID and password.
  • First-time users will need to register for an account (a short and easy process!)
  • Once logged in to WCONLINE, use the drop-down menu above the calendar to choose your desired tutoring subject. You will then see a calendar with all available appointment times in white.
  • Select the day and time that work best for you.
  • You will immediately receive a confirmation to your New School email. (Do not change your default email settings, or you will miss this and other important information.)

  Students can book one ULC appointment per day and three appointments per week and can book up to two weeks in advance. 

  If an appointment is not available at your desired time or with a desired tutor, you can add yourself to the waiting list (located at the bottom right-hand corner of each day of the calendar).

• Walk-Ins

  Walk-in writing appointments are available every hour from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. Students can try for walk-in session for a subject other than writing when a tutor is available, but we cannot guarantee availability, as there are fewer tutors.

  Students can be seen for a walk-in if a tutor is open for the hour or if a scheduled student is more than ten minutes late for their appointment.

  Students can be seen for a walk-in session on the hour up until 20 minutes past the hour if they are present in the ULC waiting room and signed in at the front desk. Arriving early increases one’s chances of meeting with a tutor.

   

• Weekly and Biweekly Appointments

  Students can request an appointment in which they meet with the same tutor at a fixed time either every week or every other week. This service is particularly useful for students working on longer assignments and those who plan to visit the ULC frequently throughout the semester.

  Students can request a weekly appointment by emailing us. Requests for the spring 2020 semester are processed on a rolling basis until March 13.

  Students will lose their weekly appointments if they cancel and/or miss appointments their times.

• Two-Hour Appointments

  Graduate students with particularly lengthy and/or challenging pieces of writing can schedule a two-hour appointment. Students must email us to request a two-hour appointment and are allowed only two per semester. Students who have not been to the ULC before are encouraged to first schedule a one-hour appointment before requesting a two-hour session, as a one-hour session is often sufficient. Students are limited to one additional appointment during the week in which the two-hour appointment takes place.

  The University Learning Center is unable to schedule two-hour appointments during the last two weeks of the semester and on Saturdays, as there is a high demand for services during those times.

• Group Appointments

  The ULC offers a limited number of group appointments (with a maximum of two people per session) on a case-by-case basis. If you and another person are working on the same project and would like to work together with a tutor, please email your request to learningcenter@newschool.edu with a short description of the project and days and times when you can meet. Please note that requests must be made at least one business day in advance.

• Online Appointments

  If you are unable to visit the ULC in person, we offer online appointments. Students must email us at least 24 hours in advance to request an online appointment. Without advance notice, the ULC may be unable to set up an online session during the first 20 minutes of the appointment, which could result in a "no-show." 

Special ESL Services

• Pronunciation Group

  Are you struggling with your English pronunciation? Are you frustrated by people asking you to repeat yourself or not understanding you? If you answered "yes" to either of these questions, consider taking a free pronunciation class with the English Language Studies Center. In this class, you will train your muscles to correctly produce sounds in English, learn where the stress falls in words and sentences, master correct intonation, learn to differentiate between similar sounds, and gain confidence in speaking. Please contact ELSC for more information.
• Conversation Group

  Join our weekly conversation group, with activities and games designed to expand your English speaking, listening, and vocabulary skills. The group meets every Tuesday from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. (feel free to bring your lunch) from Tuesday, February 11, until Tuesday, April 21 (except for February 18 and March 17). The sessions are informal, so there is no need to sign up in advance. All we ask is that you come ready to participate and have fun.