Resources to support student learning
Whether you're looking to improve how you take notes during
lectures, receive constructive feedback on a writing assignment, or create a study
group, Penn provides a variety of academic services and resources to support your
learning.
Resources for Success for College House Residents
Study Strategies
Content Tutoring
Writing & Research
Language
Mentoring
Academic Achievement Programs
Resources for Students with Disabilities
Speaking and Presentation
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STUDY STRATEGIES
Office of Learning Resources
Weingarten Learning Resources Center
3702 Spruce Street, Stouffer Commons Suite 300
573-9235
The Office of Learning Resources provides individualized instruction in academic
reading, writing, time management and study strategies for Penn undergraduate,
graduate, and professional students. Appointments are available Monday-Friday,
9-5pm or by walk-in, Monday-Friday, 12-3pm. Study strategy workshops are also
offered regularly throughout the fall and spring semesters.
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CONTENT TUTORING
The
Tutoring Center
220 S. 40th Street, Suite 260
Philadelphia, PA 19104-3512
215-898-8596
The Tutoring Center offers Penn students a variety of peer tutoring services
to supplement the academic support provided by Penn faculty, teaching assistants
and learning instructors. Tutorials are generally offered for the core introductory
and intermediate undergraduate courses. Tutoring for upper level courses is
available on a limited basis.
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WRITING & RESEARCH
The Writing
Center - For expert, friendly help with your writing!
Make an Appointment:
- Kelly Writers House (3805 Locust Walk) Sunday through Thursday, 7:00
to 10:00 pm.
- Center for Programs in Contemporary Writing (3808 Walnut St.) Monday
through Thursday, 11:00 am to 7:00 pm Fridays, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- Weigel Information Commons (Van Pelt Library) Monday through Thursday,
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm .
For more information or to schedule an appointment visit: http://writing.upenn.edu/critical/help or
call 215-573-2729.
Drop In :
- Center for Programs in Contemporary Writing (3808 Walnut St.) Sunday
through Thursday, 7:00 to 10:00 pm.
- Weigel Information Commons (Van Pelt Library) Sunday through Thursday,
7:00 to 10:00 pm.
Office of Learning Resources
Weingarten Learning Resources Center
3702 Spruce Street, Stouffer Commons Suite 300
573-9235
The Office of Learning Resources provides individualized instruction in academic
reading, writing, time management and study strategies for Penn undergraduate,
graduate, and professional students. Appointments are available Monday-Friday,
9-5pm or by walk-in, Monday-Friday, 12-3pm. Study strategy workshops are also
offered regularly throughout the fall and spring semesters.
Penn Online Research Tutorial
(PORT)
Sponsored by Van Pelt Library, this website provides step-by-step instruction
on issues such as how to design a research topic, strategies for gathering
sources, and citing references properly.
TeachWeb
This website is designed for graduate English students, but it provides useful
information and references for writing styles, grammar, citation practices,
grading policies, plagiarism policies, and other information you might need
for writing papers at Penn.
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LANGUAGE
English Language Program
21 Bennett Hall
898-8681
The English Language Program (ELP) provides courses in English as a second/foreign
(ESL/EFL) language and orientation to life in the United States. Through the
Intensive Program, students can choose from 35 courses and 8 levels of proficiency
ranging from elementary to advanced. The Conversation and Culture program
is a four-week program designed for students who would like to improve their
conversational skills. For information on course schedules and costs, please
contact the ELP.
Penn Language Center
715-16 Williams Hall
898-6039
The Penn Language Center is the home for research on and teaching of all
foreign languages at Penn. The PLC also directs the Language Direct program
in the college hourses.
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MENTORING
Mentor
Programs
Suite 102, Harnwell College House
898-6440
The Pre-health Professions and Pre-law Mentor Programs are support
networks that provide activities, programs, and services to undergraduate
students who are interested in pursuing future careers in the health or law
professions and are committed to addressing issues of ethnic and racial
disparities in underserved communities. Program activities include mentoring by upperclass and professional
(medical, law, dental, etc.) school students, workshops, and shadowing. The
Office of Academic Enrichment Programs, in collaboration with Penn's
professional schools, coordinates the Pre-health and Pre-law Mentor Programs.
Penn Mentoring Program (CSE and
Chemistry)
The Penn Mentoring Program (PMP), in collaboration with the Office of Learning
Resources and faculty and staff from Computer Science and Chemistry, matches
students who have excelled in their discipline (mentors) with a small group
of students taking introductory courses in those disciplines (mentees). The
mentors hold weekly group meetings in order to help mentees develop successful
study strategies for particular courses. Additional review sessions are offered
during exam periods. The program currently supports the following classes:
CHEM 101, COLL 110, and CSE 120. Please register online
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ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAMS
McNair
Scholars
Suite 122, 120 College Hall
898-3115
The McNair Scholars Program is designed for first generation and income eligible
students, as well as students from groups which have been traditionally underrepresented
at the doctoral level; African American, Latina/Hispanic, or Native American.
Penn McNair Scholars are provided research opportunities, mentoring, travel
to conferences and graduate schools, and a generous stipend.
PENNCAP
Suite 102, Harnwell College House
898-6440
PENNCAP(Pennsylvania College Achievement Program) works closely with academically
talented students, many from low-income or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds,
to support their success during their entire four years at Penn, from matriculation
to graduation. A professional staff provides coaching, counseling, academic
support, cultural enrichment, and assistance in developing meaningful personal
and educational goals.
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RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Student
Disabilities Services
Office of Student Disabilities Services
Weingarten Learning Resources Center
3702 Spruce Street, Stouffer Commons Suite 300
215-573-9235
The Office of Student Disabilities Services (SDS) provides comprehensive,
professional services and programs for students with disabilities to ensure
equal academic opportunities and participation in University-sponsored events.
Located in the Learning Resources Center, SDS collaborates with the Office
of Learning Resources to provide comprehensive academic support, including
learning strategies that complement accommodations, academic adjustments,
and the use of auxiliary aids.
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SPEAKING AND PRESENTATION
Communication Within the Curriculum
(CWiC)
CWiC Speaking Center
3619 Locust Walk, Room 307
215.746.3613
Email: cwic@sas.upenn.edu
CWiC works with students to help them improve their speaking abilities.
At the CWiC Speaking Center, speaking advisors consult with students on
presentations or help with other oral work, from using visuals to
participating in discussion. CWiC also offers students the chance to
develop as speakers by supporting speaking-intensive classes,
presentation prizes and extracurricular speaking opportunities, and
through non-credit workshops. Interested students may also join the CWiC
staff.
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