www.colum.edu/learningstudio
618 South Michigan Avenue / Floor 1 | 312.369.8130
The Learning Studio is home to several key academic support centers. These centers include the Conaway Achievement Project, New Student Placement (formerly New Student Assessment), the Science and Math Learning Center, and the Writing Center, as well as other college units and programs that support students in achieving academic success. These units can be found in a state-of-the-art tutoring facility on the main floor of 618 South Michigan Avenue.
Conaway Achievement Project
312.369.8132
M-F: 9 – 5 p.m.
The Conaway Achievement Project (CAP) is a part of the Learning Studio at Columbia College Chicago. CAP assists first generation students; low-income students; and students with a documented learning, emotional, or physical disability in achieving academic success. The office offers a variety of resources and services including full-time counselors to aid in academic success, access to English and math tutoring, a laptop loan program, a computer lab with free printing, general academic support, and help connecting with on- and off-campus resources. CAP is a TRIO Student Support Services Program funded by the by the United States Department of Education and Columbia College Chicago.
New Student Placement
M-F: 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
New Student Placement (formerly New Student Assessment) is a part of the Learning Studio at Columbia College Chicago. The office provides placement testing in mathematics, reading and writing, and a Fluency In Technology (F.I.T.) computer proficiency assessment. Placement is required for all first-time freshmen and transfer students with no credit accepted by Columbia in college level English composition and college level mathematics, unless you have submitted your ACT scores to Columbia. ACT scores can be used in place of the New Student Placement Exams. You are required to confirm receipt of your ACT scores with Columbia’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions. If you have submitted ACT scores but would still like to take a placement test to try to place in a higher level course, you can. Placement tests and/or ACT scores determine the appropriate course levels in which you must register.
Science and Math Learning Center
M-Th: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
F: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sat: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The Science & Math Learning Center (SMLC) is part of the Learning Studio at Columbia College Chicago. It offers help to empower and enhance the learning skills of all Columbia College Chicago students. Additionally, the SMLC offers academic support, assistance with science and math classes, and can help you with other curriculum concepts. The tutors are certified members of the National Tutoring Association (NTA). The SMLC offers tutoring in either individual or group settings and encourages students to come in often.
The SMLC also provides students with a fully functioning library that contains all textbooks used in the science and math classes. Books are available to you with a valid Campus Card. Upon approval, you can use the books while in the library; these books cannot be checked out.
The Writing Center
Fall and Spring
M- Th: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
F: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sat: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Summer
M-F: 9-5 p.m.
The Writing Center is part of the Learning Studio at Columbia College Chicago. The mission of Writing Center is to provide a comfortable and supportive environment in which writers work closely with writing consultants to develop and strengthen writing skills. The goals of this effort are to improve communication skills and empower all writers. The center is open to you, and all members of the Columbia College community who wish to enrich language skills and become more confident writers.