Learning Support Services

At Learning Support Services (LSS), undergraduate students build a strong foundation for success
and cultivate a sense of belonging in our Community of Learners. LSS partners with faculty and staff
to advance educational equity by designing inclusive learning environments in Modified Supplemental
Instruction, Small Group Tutoring, and Writing Support. When students fully engage in our programs,
they gain transformative experiences that empower them at the university and beyond.
Services Learning Support Services offers: SIGN-UP FOR
Modified Supplemental Instruction Drop-in Math TUTORING
Small Group Tutoring Drop-in Writing ON
Writing Tutoring Writing Studio
For accommodations please contact lssacc@ucsc.edu or call (831) 459-4333

Modified Supplemental Instruction (MSI):

MSI provides a weekly meeting time where students have the opportunity to work with their peers and practice
material from the course. In MSI, students can expect to acquire effective learning strategies, work with peers
to understand difficult course material, and build relationships with their classmates. Students who make MSI
a part of their weekly schedule pass classes at higher rates and with better grades!

Classes Supported with MSI in Fall 2018:

AMS 5, 7-02, 10, 11A, 11B, 80A, 131 CMPS 12A, 12B, 101, 112, 130, 183 MATH 3, 11A, 11B,
BIOC 100A EART 110A 19A, 19B, 21, 23A
BIOE 20B, 20C ECON 1, 2, 10A, 100A, 100B, 113 MUSC 30A
BIOL 20A, 100, 105, 110, 130 ENVS 24 PHYS 5A, 5C, 6A, 6C
CHEM 1A-01, 1B, 1C, 8A, 163A LALS 100 PSYC 1, 100
CMPE 12, 16, 110 LING 53 SOCY 3A, 15
MSI begins Monday, October 8th!

Small Group Tutoring:

Small group tutoring consists of peer-guided group learning session limited to 6 students. SIGN-UP ON

Sessions are led by undergraduate students who have previously taken the class and
done well. Students sign-up for sessions on Slug Success and commit to attend weekly
once they have signed up.
Classes Supported with Small Group Tutoring in Fall 2018:

AMS 3, 7-01, 10 CMPS 5J, 5P, 102, ITAL 1, 4 METX 119

ANTH 1 104A, 109, 121, 130, JAPN 1, 4, 103 OCEA 90
ASTR 119 180 LATN 1 PHIL 9, 11
BIOL 101L,125 ECON 111A, 117B, 133 LING 50, 102, 112 PHYS 5D, 102
BME 5 EE 101 LIT 186B PORT 1A, 60A
CHEM 1A-02, 1M, 1N FMST 1 MATH 2-01, 3-02, PSYC 10, 20A
CHIN 1, 4, 103 FREN 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 23B, 24, 100, SOCY 105A
CMMU 10 GERM 1, 4 105A, 111A, 117, SPAN 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
CMPE 80N, 100, 150 GREE 1 128A 6, 150
Sign-ups begin Friday, October 5th @ 12 noon!

Learning Support Services lss@ucsc.edu (831) 459 - 4333 lss.ucsc.edu ARCenter Room 221
 Writing Support

NEW! The Writing Studio, Mon Wed Fri, 10am–1pm in McHenry Library #2359

Shared space to read, brainstorm, draft, and work with other writers, with a writing tutor

present for quick questions and with resources. 

Individual writing appointments

Deconstruct an assignment prompt, brainstorm ideas, or focus on the content,

organization, grammar, or structure of your draft, individually with a tutor. Sign up for an

hour long appointment via Slug Success or drop-in for a 30 min express appointment

at these locations: SIGN-UP FOR

TUTORING
STARS Group Study Room - Thursdays, 12-4pm
ON
Esselen Nation / Bay Tree Conference Room -

Wednesdays, 1:30-3:30pm (except 10/17, 3-5pm at Amah Matsun Room)

*Please check lss.ucsc.edu for the most up to date schedule. 

Sign up for appointments starting 10/5, Drop-In begins 10/8

**Please note, due to funding restrictions LSS does not provide support for college core courses. Contact your Core instructor for
information about writing tutoring for Core.

Drop-in Math

Drop-in math tutoring provides space for individual attention from a tutor for up to 15 mins per

question/discussion. Students are supported across Math 2, 3, 11A, 11B, 19A, 19B, 22, 23A, 23B and

other lower division math intensive courses.

Students should bring homework, class notes, textbooks, and questions to discuss. Students in the same

class are encouraged to work together while waiting for the tutor. No appointment necessary.

October 2nd-December 6th

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs, 4-8pm
McHenry #1279 (Math Department)

Learning Support Services lss@ucsc.edu (831) 459 - 4333 lss.ucsc.edu ARCenter Room 221