LRC

Policies

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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 in-person writing center and online writing lab 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 to communicate with the Writing Programs Coordinator.
  • Drop-in sessions may be available on a first come, first serve 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, your session may be given to a drop-in and you will be considered a “No Show”
  • 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: 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.

 Looking for more resources on campus? Check these out!

  • Astronomy & Physics Tutoring | Location: LO1128 | EXT: 2775
  • Biology Tutoring | Location: CR 5329
  • Business Honors Tutoring | Location: BB 2119 | EXT: 3100
  • Math Tutoring Center | Location(s): LO1319 / BH400
  • Psychology Tutoring | Location: SH121 | EXT: 2827
  • History Writing Center | Location: ST612 | EXT: 3566
  • Africana Studies Writing Lab | Location: SH273 | EXT: 2084
  • Chicano Studies Writing Center | Location JR142 | EXT: 7881
  • Engineering & Computer Science Tutoring | Location JD1662B 
Questions? Call us at (818) 677-2033 or send us an email at lrc@csun.edu.

Contact and Hours

University Library 3rd FloorEast Wing

18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8325

Telephone:
(818) 677-2033

Fax:
(818) 677-3632

E-mail: 
lrc@csun.edu 

(We do not make appointments via email.)

    

Main Office Hours

In-Person Hours
Monday - Friday:
8:00am - 5:00pm

In-Person Hours
Monday - Thursday:
10:00am - 4:00pm
Friday:
10:00am - 2:00pm
Online Hours
Monday - Thursday:
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday:
10:00am - 2:00pm

Writing Center
University Writing Center & Online Writing Lab

In-Person Hours
Monday - Thursday:
10:00am - 4:00pm
Friday:
10:00am - 3:00pm
Online Writing Lab:
Sunday - Friday:
10:00am - 9:00pm