University Learning Center

ULC Open and Available with Online Tutoring

The University Learning Center (ULC) is offering its full lineup of tutoring services this fall. You can book your own appointments on WCONLINE. Don't see a time you need? No problem! Send us an email at learningcenter@newschool.edu and we can help you set up an appointment.  

We are available to answer any questions you may have. We're here for you and are looking forward to our continued work together!

The fall semester is going to be unlike any other, which can be both exciting and overwhelming at the same time. We've put together a guide with strategies for learning online to help you make the most of the upcoming semester, as well as videos with tips for preparing for your online classes in advance and time management.

The 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: general and graduate-level writing, ESL services, software, computer programming, math and economics, oral presentations, and time management.

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, AfterEffects, Premiere, AutoCAD, Rhino, and other software programs. Tutors can help with layout, typography, color, typeface, etc. Online appointments take place through Zoom. Students are encouraged to bring their laptops for software sessions when the ULC is operating in person.

• Computer Programming

  Computer programming sessions are available for students who need help with a variety of coding languages, including HTML/CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Arduino, GitHub, Processing, Unity, and C++. Trained tutors can help you with the basics, works-in-progress, and other issues. Online sessions take place through Zoom. Students are asked to bring their laptops and any projects they are working on when the ULC is operating in person.

• 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.

• Oral Presentations

  Tutors can help with creating or refining presentation slides, developing talking points, or practicing delivering presentations. 

• 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

  During the fall and spring: To make an appointment:

  • Go to WCONLINE.
  • Log in 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 you don't see a time on the schedule that works for you, please email us at learningcenter@newschool.edu and we will help you set up an appointment. 

  During the summer: To schedule a by-request appointment, please email learningcenter@newschool.edu. Please give at least three to five times you are available and let us know what you would like to work on and if there is a specific tutor you would like to work with.

• Walk-Ins

  During the fall and spring: Walk-in writing appointments are available every hour from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 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.

  When operating remotely: Students should email learningcenter@newschool.edu to check for a walk-in.

  When operating in person: 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.

  During the summer: Walk-ins are not available during by-request periods.

• Weekly and Biweekly Appointments

  Students can request an appointment in which they meet with the same tutor at the same 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. 

  During the fall and spring: Students will lose their weekly appointments if they cancel and/or miss an appointment three times.

  During the summer: Students will lose their weekly appointments if they cancel and/or miss an appointment two 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. 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 a two-hour appointment takes place.

  During the fall and spring: Eligible students can have two two-hour appointments during a single semester. 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 higher demand for services during those times.

  During the summer: Eligible students can have five two-hour appointments during the summer by-request period.

• Group Appointments

  The ULC offers a limited number of group appointments (with a maximum of two students working with a tutor 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

  All ULC appointments currently take place online. 

  To begin an online appointment:

  • Shortly before your appointment time, log in to WCONLINE using a laptop or desktop computer. 
    • (Please log in to WCONLINE at least 24 hours before the appointment to ensure you are able to access the site. The login for WCONLINE is the same NetID and password you use to log in to MyNewSchool.) 
  • Click on your appointment.
  • Click the red start or join online consultation link.

  For a software or computer programming appointment, click on the Zoom meeting link in the tutor bio (which can be found in the WCONLINE appointment window).

  Please email learningcenter@newschool.edu if you experience any issues accessing your appointment. 

   

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 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. More dates coming soon.