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The First Year Intervention Program (FYI) is one of the many services that the Learning Resources Center offers to UMBC students.  The purpose of the program is twofold: to notify students in...

Did you know that UMBC's LRC offers free tutoring for many of the courses you are taking now? Think of time spent with a tutor or at an SI/PASS session as an appointment with yourself to study. ...

How can an Academic Success Meeting help me? An Academic Success Meeting helps you identify issues in your academic life but also show you how to leverage your strengths and be successful....

You've been going to classes for 4 weeks.  You know how your classes work now.   And you know how much time you need to spend engaging with your course materials.   Make a plan for...

Win Prizes, Have Fun and Be your Best Self this semester! Add these free workshops to your calendar today! Reclaiming YOUR Time!  Time Management and Organization Wednesday, February 14,...

Read about LRC Tutor Zain Abidin's amazing research with Kartikeya Joshi under the supervision of Philip Farabaugh in the Department of Biological Sciences. LRC tutors are pretty amazing. ...

If you have not taken a math, English or reading placement test at UMBC, and are a current student, you can sign up to take the test online. Register online now to get the earliest testing...

For extra practice and help in math and science, drop by the Math Lab in the 1st floor of the Library. Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 9am to 6pm Tuesday: 9am to 7pm Friday 9am to 2pm...

Good study skills are essential to doing well in college. Check out the following resources for tips and strategies to do well. ·         Expert Studying Guide: For an in depth look at study...

Did you know that there are weekly sessions available in many classes where you can study with your peers?  Students who attend SI/PASS are more likely to have higher grades in the class than...