Academic Support

How to reach them

• Web: http://lsa.umich.edu/eli

• Address: Weiser Hall, Suite 900

• Phone: 734.764.2413

• Email: eli-information@umich.edu

About ELI

The English Language Institute (ELI) provides academic and professional English language instruction to students from all language backgrounds.  ELI’s co-curricular offerings include one-on-one  tutoring for writing and speaking and workshops focused on specific areas of English. ELI’s TESOL teacher training courses prepare students to teach ESL in the U.S. or abroad. ELI also supports U-M’s international community with social and cultural programming and serves as an advocate for a globally-minded campus climate in which individuals from all linguistic and cultural backgrounds can thrive.  

• English Language Courses: ELI’s one and two-credit graduate and undergraduate courses cover all areas of academic and professional English, based on the latest research in English for academic purposes. ELI courses are open to students in all U-M schools and colleges and require no additional fees. 

• Tutoring/Workshops: ELI’s non-credit language resources include in-person and online tutoring in its Graduate Language Clinics and Undergraduate Speaking and Writing Studio, as well as workshops targeting specific areas of academic English.  

• Conversation Circles: ELI’s long-running Conversation Circles program is one of the largest programs for international students on campus, offering opportunities for informal language practice and cultural exchange via weekly volunteer-led group discussions. 

• International GSI Program: ELI’s International GSI Program features specialized courses, mentoring, and language coaching, in partnership with U-M’s Center for Research on Learning and Teaching (CRLT). 

• TESOL Teacher Training Courses : ELI’s TESOL teaching courses prepare students to teach English as a second language in local U.S. communities or abroad. 

How to reach them

• Web: lsa.umich.edu/lrc

• Address: 1500 North Quad

• Phone: 734.647.0759

• Email: lrc.contact@umich.edu

About LRC

The Language Resource Center (LRC) supports, celebrates, and promotes the study and instruction of world languages, cultures, at the University of Michigan. They provide leadership and excellence in the application, creation, and dissemination of inclusive and equitable practices and innovations with respect to media, materials, and technology for all members of our campus community who study, teach, and research world languages and cultures.

The LRC is dedicated to strengthening world language instruction by sharing theoretical and practical developments with instructors through consultation and workshops. This includes the following areas: 

• inclusive language pedagogy 

• equitable teaching methods

• language acquisition

• instructional technology

• evaluation and assessment

• educational research

• experiential learning through applied translation

They have dedicated computer classrooms and teaching spaces, as well as an audio/video recording studio. Most recently, the LRC has been extensively involved in educational accessibility as well as AI in world language classes. 

How to reach them

• Web: https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/math-learning-center/

• Address: 2074 East Hall

• Phone: 734.936.0160

• Email: math-mlc-director@umich.edu

About Math Learning Center

The Mathematics Learning Center (MLC) is a walk-in tutoring service available free to all U-M students. Tutoring is available for mathematics courses numbered through MATH 216. Though help is not regularly available for other courses, the Math Lab will attempt to answer the questions of any U-M student who comes to them for mathematics help. The MLC also facilitates study group sessions led by some experienced undergrad tutors. Consult the Math Lab website for specific hours of operation. 

How to reach them

• Web: lsa.umich.edu/physics/undergraduate-students/introductory-physics-courses/tutoring.html

• Address: 1416 Randall Lab

• Phone: 734.764.5539

• Email: physics.sso@umich.edu

About the Physics Help Room

• • The Physics Help Room supports students enrolled in Introductory Physics courses. 

  • Tutoring is available on a walk-in basis—no appointments are necessary. Services are free and open to all U-M students.

  • It operates during the fall and winter semesters, generally open Monday through Thursday from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. A detailed staffing schedule is available via a QR code posted outside the Help Room door and on the Help Room page of the department website.

  • The Help Room is staffed by a mix of graduate students, undergraduate learning assistants, and faculty who assist with questions related to introductory physics courses. Learning assistants specialize in the specific course they are assigned to, while graduate students can often provide support across multiple courses.

How to reach them

• Web: lsa.umich.edu/slc

• Address: 1720 Chemistry (Main Location) and 2165 Undergraduate Science Building (USB)

• Phone: 734.764.9326

• Email: slc@umich.edu

About the SLC

The SLC supports more than 5,000 students each year in introductory natural science courses across biology, chemistry, and physics. Programs include: 

• peer-led study groups (regularly offered for Bio 171, 172, 207, 225, 305; Chem 130, 210, 215, 215HH, 230, 260/261, 351; MCDB 310, 322; Physics 140, 150, 240, 250; and Math 156)

• drop-in and appointment-based peer tutoring, 

• GSI office hours, and 

• academic skills workshops. 

In 2025-2026, the SLC ran 450 study groups and over 6,000 tutoring sessions.

The SLC operates two Central Campus locations: 

• The Main Branch (1720 Chemistry) houses eight GSI office-hour alcoves, a tutoring room, a loan desk for course reserves and study materials, and 35 Windows and 22 Mac workstations. 

• The Satellite (2165 Undergraduate Science Building) provides an open study lounge, a flex space with wireless display for GSI office hours and study groups. 

Both locations are staffed during the academic year, with current hours, course coverage by term, and registration information available at lsa.umich.edu/slc.

How to reach them

• Web: https://studentaccessibility.umich.edu/students

• Address: G-664 Haven Hall

• Phone: 734.763.3000

• Email: ssdoffice@umich.edu

About Services for Students with Disabilities

SSD determines reasonable accommodations for students encountering barriers related to disability for all Ann Arbor degree programs except the Medical School. Disability can include, but is not limited to visual impairments, learning disabilities, ADHD, ASD, mobility impairments, hearing impairments, and chronic health and mental health conditions. Examples of some of the services SSD offers to students include:

• Information for prospective students exploring their educational options

• Understand accommodations and how to get started applying for them

• How to use the Accommodate system

• How to best use testing accommodations

• The ASAP program, which offers academic coaching and peer assisted study sessions

Visit their website to see the full range of services.

How to reach them

• Web: mgoblue.com/sports/asp 

• Address:  Ross Academic Center, 1110 S. State St.

• Phone: 734.347.3709

About the Academic Success Program

The Academic Success Program (ASP) provides personnel and services to support, direct, and promote student-athlete development, academic achievement, progress toward graduation, and academic athletics eligibility. These services are dedicated to facilitating student performance and personal responsibility. 

The Stephen M. Ross Academic Center provides academic study space for more than 900 U-M student-athletes: 

• • individual and group study areas

  • computer labs

  • meeting rooms for tutorial work

  • a large meeting room

  • assembly areas for group projects

  • offices for instructional support staff

How to reach them

• Web: lsa.umich.edu/sweetland 

• Address: 1310 North Quad

• Phone: 734.764.0429

• Email: sweetlandinfo@umich.edu

About Sweetland Center for Writing

The Sweetland Center for Writing supports domestic, international, and multilingual students’ writing at all levels and in all forms and modes. 

• All currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students may reserve times online for one-to-one consultations with Sweetland faculty in Writing Workshop. 

• Undergraduates may discuss their writing with peer consultants at the Peer Writing Centers and online. 

• Sweetland offers a range of credit-bearing courses, including popular 200-level digital composition courses, courses specifically designed for international and multilingual undergraduates, and a wide range of courses that fulfill the Upper-Level Writing Requirement. 

• Students can apply to become peer writing consultants (a paid position) or pursue a Minor in Writing.

Instructors may email sweetlandinfo@umich.edu to request classroom visits by Sweetland faculty to introduce students to writing support services, or collaborate to design a course-specific in-class workshop.

How to reach them

• Web: https://ssd.umich.edu/tac

• Address: 

  • CCCB TAC: 0350 (Ruthven Level) Central Campus Classroom Building 

  • MLB TAC: B119 Modern Languages Building 

• Phone: 734.763.1334

• Email: saas.tac.staff@umich.edu

About The Testing Accommodation Center

The Testing Accommodation Center provides testing accommodations to students with approved accommodations through Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD). Students with accommodations are not required to utilize the TAC as the TAC is one option faculty can utilize and must be arranged in advance. To learn more about the TAC and its resources for instructors and students, please visit the TAC Website.