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SMART Lab
University Writing Center
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General Policies at the Learning Resource Center:
- Treat the LRC and its employees with respect.
- Respect other students within the LRC.
- We cannot provide ASL interpreters for each session, but our tutors are ready to work with them as needed.
Program-Specific Policies:
University Writing Center & Online Writing Lab:
- The appointment schedule is available up to 2 weeks at a time.
- Students have the choice to schedule two 45-minute sessions each week per center. The University Writing Center (in the LRC) and Online Writing Lab (online via Zoom) are separate centers. Each new week begins on Sunday. Students may not schedule two sessions back-to-back with the same consultant.
- Need accommodations? Email onlinelrc@csun.edu to communicate with the Writing Programs Coordinator.
- Drop-in sessions may be available on a first come, first served basis. These sessions are not guaranteed. Students may attempt 2 drop-ins per day.
- If you are more than 10 minutes late to your appointment, you will be considered a “No Show” and your session may be given to a drop-in.
- Consultants will discuss any writing, reading, or presentation-based assignments with students.
- Only one assignment can be discussed/reviewed during the appointment.
- Consultants are not able to help on take-home exams without written consent from the professor. This should be sent to onlinelrc@csun.edu.
- Group Appointments: Please call (818) 677-2033 or email onlinelrc@csun.edu to schedule a group appointment. Any student not present to represent their work in the tutoring session will not receive feedback on their portion of the assignment.
Reading/Writing Workshops:
- Arrive a few minutes early to check in and sign in.
- Be sure to have the correct link for Zoom workshops.
- Be receptive to trying out alternative ideas and/or approaches.
- Be prepared to learn!
- If you are more than 10 minutes late, you cannot enter an already started workshop.
- Click here to see the schedule for workshops.
SMART Lab:
- Tutoring sessions may have up to 3 students at a time.
- Tutors will not help with lab work or take-home exams.
- One hour per subject per day. Please check the schedule for tutor availability.
- The appointment schedule is available up to 2 weeks ahead of time.
- Drop-in sessions may be available on a first come, first serve basis. These sessions are not guaranteed.
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