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November 20, 2020

Hello Golden Bears!

We will be offline during Thanksgiving Break. We will be back online to support you on Monday, November 30th - Ready to take on the remainder of the semester.

We wish you a restful, Thanksgiving Break!

Warmly,
UCB Student Learning Center

November 5, 2020

The SLC Language Exchange Program will be hosting two sessions this week focused on debriefing and collectively processing the 2020 U.S. Elections.

October 26, 2020

November 3rd, is just around the corner and the 2020 US voting deadline is approaching fast! With state after state breaking early voting records and nearly 70 million ballots cast, this year’s election is already historic! Moreover, research shows that college students in particular are capable of wielding significant influence.

October 14, 2020

The SLC Language Exchange Program is thrilled to announce the launch of our Fall 2020 LEP Reading Room! This semester, in celebration of campus’ 150W Initiative celebrating 150 years of women at Berkeley, we will be diving into the works of UC Berkeley's women writers.

October 8, 2020

The SLC Science Program is thrilled to launch weekly Study Hubs for Chemistry 1A and Chemistry 3A! Join us every Thursday to collaborate with classmates and tackle study group problems. You can learn more and view study hub hours on our live service schedule: https://tinyurl.com/Sci-SH-Schedule

Study Hub Graphic

October 1, 2020

Calling All Econ 140 Bears!
Are you looking to get more familiar with R for your homework? Wanting to up your data analysis skills for your term project? Don't miss the SLC interactive, tutor-led workshop "Introduction to R for Econometrics" thisSunday, October 4thfrom6-7PM PDT! Join us to build a foundation in navigating RStudio, gain exposure to statistical tools, and learn about online resources that offer additional R documentation.

September 23, 2020

Are you taking a virtual Economics course this semester and looking to up your e-studying skills? Don't miss the live workshop "Tried & True Strategies for Excelling in Your Economics Coursework–VIRTUALLY!" tomorrow, Thursday, September 10th from 12-1PM! 

Come get the inside scoop on science-backed strategies for thriving in Econ classes, tested through our years of experience supporting Economics students at Cal. Register here to receive more information.

September 15, 2020

The SLC Language Exchange Program is excited to invite you to our first Game Night of the semester! Join us for Where in the World is LEP?, this Friday, 9/18, from 5-6:30PM PDT. 

September 10, 2020

Join the SLC Mathematics & Statistics Program on Tuesday, 09/15 for "Quantitative Street Smarts." This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with peers, unpack the expectations of Cal math courses, and strengthen your strategies for success as a virtual learner!

September 8, 2020

Fall 2020 drop-in services are now live! Join us on Zoom to connect with peers, discuss course material, and strengthen your virtual learning community. Let's thrive together, Golden Bears! General service hours are Monday-Thursday, 10AM-4PM and Friday, 10AM-2PM. Check out our program page for detailed course info and instructions for logging in: https://slc.berkeley.edu/science.

September 4, 2020

The SLC Economics Program is thrilled to announce that our Virtual Study Hubs & Zoom Drop-in Tutoring will kick off next week, starting on Tuesday 9/8. From reviewing lectures together to collaborating through problem sets, we aim to provide spaces where you can strengthen your sense of belonging as well as your academic confidence!

September 3, 2020

Calling All Curious Golden Bears:
Taking a virtual Economics course this semester? Looking to up your e-studying skills? Don't miss the SLC interactive workshop"Tried & True Strategies for Excelling in Your Economics Coursework–VIRTUALLY!" next Thursday, September 10th

August 31, 2020

The start of the semester is a great time to begin connecting with peers and resources, Golden Bears! Check out our Getting Your Bearings workshops and info sessions to learn more about our programs and meet fellow learners. Let's start the semester strong! Visit our events page for more info on our offerings.

August 26, 2020

Welcome, Golden Bears! We're excited to connect with you this Fall. Check back for updates on our Week 3 service launch!

Fall 2020 Welcome Back Graphic

July 6, 2020

Summer Bridge 2020 has officially commenced! We are beyond excited to begin the next six weeks of intellectual curiosity and academic exploration with our incoming 325 scholars. Let us cheer on as they Make the Golden Bear Leap to Success!

July 2, 2020

The SLC will be closed tomorrow, Friday 7/3, for the holiday and will be back online on Monday 7/6. Enjoy your three-day weekend!

June 24, 2020

With less than a week to go until the launch of our first virtual Summer Bridge, we're gearing up to welcome our new Bridge Scholars at The All Scholar Orientation next Wednesday, July 1st. We are so excited and honored to bring everyone together. See you soon!"

June 22, 2020

Welcome to Session C, scholars! We are excited to start the first week of classes strong with you. For a list of services being offered and their schedules, please visit individual program pages.

May 1, 2020

The Social Science Program is offering Final Review Sessions via Zoom for the following courses:

April 28, 2020

We're thrilled to announce that the Student Learning Center is currenly hiring for Fall 2020! 

You can learn more about our programs and available positions at: https://slc.berkeley.edu/join-our-team/join-our-peer-staff. Go Bears!

Peer Staff Hiring Graphic Fall 2020