The Learning Commons

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The Learning Commons

The Learning Commons (formerly the Academic Resource Center)

The Learning Commons (TLC) supports all students who strive to do academic work that is imaginative, well-organized, accurate, and memorable.

To sign up for an appointment, visit https://depauw.mywconline.com.

We are located on the first floor of Roy O. West Library, just to the right as you come in the main entrance.

The Learning Commons includes three Centers:

W, Q, and S Tutors are ready to provide you practical suggestions, feedback, and encouragement.

Most sessions are in-person, but the W and S Centers also offer remote options. For more information about how to sign up for and join an online appointment, click here.

You may meet with a peer for advice about all sorts of assignments:

essays
problem sets
oral presentations
research projects
homework

If you have questions, feel free to write to any of the staff members listed on the left hand menu. We look forward to talking to you.

Anne stands outside on DePauw's campus on a sunny day

W Tutor Anne Gregg '25

Anne Gregg is a Senior English Writing Major and Film and Media Arts Minor. When she's not tutoring at the writing center she is working as Editor-in-Chief of DePauw's literary magazine A Midwestern Review.

Vanessa standing front of a building framed by two pillars.

W Tutor Vanessa Torres '25

Vanessa Torres is a Mexican-American woman from Indianapolis aspiring to be a journalist and novelist. Outside of class, she dances for La Fuerza Latina and is the Public Relations Chair for the Committee of Latinx Concerns where she actively works to bring various Latinx cultures to the forefront.

Quan sits at a table with a bowl of noodles in front of him

W Tutor Quan Nguyen '25

Quan Nguyen is an Education Studies & Economics double major from Vietnam with an interest in multicultural education and education equality. On campus, he is also a Management Fellow, Daily Writer at The DePauw newspaper, and a former member of the X-Cell Dance Team.

Abby stands outside with a sign that says "Last first day"

W Tutor Abby Fathauer '25

Abigail Fathauer is an English Literature major with minors in World Literature and Art History. When she's not in the Learning Commons, she is editing for The DePauw or catching up on her ever-growing TBR pile!

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