Learning Assistance Center Tutoring

The Learning Assistance Center provides tutoring, at no charge, for virtually any UMF course. Tutors are recommended by faculty and meet with students individually or in small groups to provide extra help in coursework. Requesting a tutor simply involves visiting the Learning Assistance Center office on the fourth floor of Merrill Hall. Learn More About the Learning Assistance Center.

The Writing Center

The Writing Center helps all writers (faculty, staff, and students) improve their writing. At any stage of writing, from brainstorming and choosing a topic to revising a final draft and proof reading, tutors can offer strategies and techniques to help a frustrated writer. Writing Center staff are trained to be sympathetic readers, able to point out strengths and weaknesses, able to see patterns of error, and able to suggest possible development. If you want some help with your writing, you can make an appointment by calling 778-7187. If you want to work with a specific tutor, you can check the schedule and stop by when that person is working. Generally, the tutor will ask to see the assignment and then will ask the writer to read out loud what’s been written so far. The tutor may also ask you what specific help you want. After the reading, the tutor will ask questions, point out strengths and weaknesses, and make suggestions. Learn More About the UMF Writing Center.

The Math Clinic

Since 1986, the Math Clinic has provided more than 18,000 hours of free tutoring to more than 2,200 UMF students enrolled in math or math-related courses on campus. Math Clinic tutors are UMF students who have earned an A or B in one or more UMF math courses. More than half the tutors are education majors and are as interested in teaching as they are in mathematics. The staff truly cares about each client’s success, as well as providing a sincere, friendly and supportive atmosphere for learning and succeeding in math. Math Clinic tutors are available to assist you with math class homework assignments as well as quiz and test preparation. Contact the Learning Assistance Center on the fourth floor of Merrill Hall to engage the services of the Math Clinic staff.

Disability Services
 
The University of Maine at Farmington is committed to providing both access and accommodations to students with disabilities. UMF provides academic and support services necessary to ensure that students with disabilities have both the physical and programmatic access they need to enjoy a full campus life. Individuals have the right - and the responsibility - to decide whether they want to take advantage of the services available to them. Any UMF student with a physical, hearing, visual, medical, emotional, or learning disability is eligible for services. When a disability is not otherwise apparent, documentation may be required. Documentation should be current and include a description of the disability, disability-related needs, and specific recommendations for services. This information is confidential, is not part of the student's permanent record, and will be released only upon express written request of the individual. Learn more about Types of Accommodations, Accommodation Procedures, Application for Services, and Documentation Guidelines.