Academic Resources
SPS Learning Studios
SPS Learning Studios are skill building online tutorials. Each Learning Studio is self-paced, self-directed, and individualized online tutorials to support SPS students and assist in student success. These Studios are optional, non-credit, and zero-tuition courses house in Canvas, with no registration requirements in CAESAR.
The Writing Place
Free tutoring service available to SPS students on both campuses, providing assistance with writing papers. All appointments must be made online. Please see the website for hours and other details.
The Writing Place (for the Evanston or Chicago campus locations)The Math Place
Free math tutoring service for SPS students in all math subjects, located in the Schaffner Library in Wieboldt Hall on the Chicago campus. Please see the website for hours and other details.
Chicago campus: The Math Place
Evanston campus: Mathematics Department Tutoring
Lynda.com
Northwestern University and lynda.com have partnered to offer students unlimited, on-demand access to a full library of online courses at no additional cost. Students can use lynda.com to stay current in courses or for classes that require additional software skills.
Additional Tutoring Services
The following departments on the Evanston campus offer free tutoring services for undergraduate students:
- NU Academic Support and Learning Advancement (Chemistry, Engineering Analysis, Mathematics, and Physics)
- WCAS Department of Spanish and Portuguese Tutors
- WCAS Department of French and Italian Tutors
- WCAS Department of Economics Tutoring
- WCAS Department of Physics and Astronomy
- NU English as a Second Language Private Tutoring
Other Available Services
The following links provide information regarding other university services available to all students: