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General University Information
ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER (ARC)
Located on the second floor of the University Center, the
Academic Resource Center (ARC) offers free academic assistance
to all UM students. The ARC offers individual tutoring by
appointment in most subjects, walk-in tutoring in math via
the Math Lab, study skills instruction, workshops, and many
other valuable services. Please visit www.umarc.miami.edu
or call 305-284-2800 to learn more or schedule an appointment.
Tutoring
At the ARC, all UM students can take advantage of free one-on-one
peer tutoring to develop a deeper understanding of course
work through additional, special, or corrective instruction.
All tutoring is course specific and taught by nationally certified
tutors. Students are eligible for two hours of tutoring per
week for each course. Peer tutoring is available for more
than 175 courses. Students may also receive individual tutoring
in study skills or participate in a variety of workshops on
topics such as time management, note taking, and preparing
for midterms and finals.
Academic Workshops
Comprising 30- to 45-minute sessions, this free workshop
series is designed to give an overview of various academic
resources and methods geared toward improving student success.
Workshop topics include reducing test anxiety, test-taking
strategies, establishing effective relationships with professors,
improving study strategies, and more. Topics are updated every
semester, and students may attend unlimited sessions. Schedules
are available at the beginning of each semester in the Academic
Resource Center or online at www.umarc.miami.edu.
Advanced Academic Methods
Students are invited to make appointments with graduate
students who have extensive knowledge of good study strategies
and techniques to help students make the most of their study
time. These specialists also meet with students to guide them
in making good academic decisions. Students meet one on one
with an Advanced Academic Methods Specialist, who develops
an individualized plan based on the student’s needs.
Students can fine-tune and enhance their academic skills in
areas such as reading and comprehending college texts, annotation
techniques, successful note-taking strategies, time management,
and improving organizational skills.
Supplemental Instruction
Small group sessions are available to help students succeed
in the University’s toughest courses. Tutoring is done
on a weekly basis where students sit down to discuss course
content in a small group setting with the tutor serving as
a facilitator.
Math Lab
The Math Lab offers assistance with all levels of undergraduate
math at no charge to students. Tutoring is available on a
walk-in basis during the fall and spring semesters, Monday
through Thursday. The Math Lab is staffed by graduate students,
graduate teaching assistants, and undergraduate peer tutors.
Students can use this as a quick resource or a place to hold
weekly study sessions. Immediate support is always available.
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