Our Story
The Student Learning Center (SLC) is UC Berkeley’s primary hub for undergraduate academic support, serving more than 12,000 students each year. Established in 1973 to meet the needs of emerging student populations, the SLC has grown into a culturally diverse learning hub dedicated to fostering academic excellence and belonging for all Cal undergraduates.
Grounded in a process-oriented, research-informed, and culturally responsive pedagogy, the SLC views learning as an active process of discovery and growth. Through programs such as tutoring, study groups, course adjuncts, academic coaching, workshops, research skills seminars, and cultural and wellness initiatives, the SLC advances a peer-based model of learning that promotes self-efficacy and inclusive excellence. By centering collaboration, innovation, and academic belonging, the SLC enriches the undergraduate experience and sustains Berkeley’s distinction as one of the nation’s leading public universities.