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Undergraduate Learning Center

We focus on supporting you so that you can succeed.

Our engineering Undergraduate Learning Center (ULC) provides tutoring and academic support programs specifically for you. It’s a place where you can study, form study groups, and discuss engineering concepts and problem-solving strategies—not only with tutors, but with other engineering students. We also provide support in select core engineering, math, statistics and science courses. We know it’s important to learn the “how” and “why” behind an answer, and we’ll help you build that foundation of knowledge so you can be successful throughout your time here. You can also come to the ULC just to practice and reinforce the concepts you’re learning.

Mission Statement

The Undergraduate Learning Center provides inclusive, student-centered support through tutoring, coaching, supplemental instruction, and academic support that fosters learning, growth, and confidence which empowers students to achieve their academic goals. We partner with faculty, staff, and students to foster an environment of collaboration and best support our students.

We provide a welcoming and accessible environment where every learner can develop the skills, knowledge, and resilience needed for their success in college and beyond.

We provide leadership opportunities for our student staff to gain hands-on experience as tutors and supplemental instructors. These opportunities empower them to develop confidence and professional skills in teaching, curriculum design, and problem solving while making a meaningful impact on the students they serve.

Learning Center Core Values

We are committed to building a connected and supportive learning community where students, staff, faculty, and our community partners feel a sense of belonging.  We do this by promoting engagement and service by fostering relationships that empower and allow growth.

We act with honesty, professionalism, and accountability in all that we do. We uphold academic integrity in our support of student learning.

We foster open, clear, and respectful communication. Through cooperation with students, faculty, and staff, we create positive partnerships that support student success and strengthen our learning community.

We value the dignity, perspectives, experiences, and contributions of every individual. We cultivate an inclusive and welcoming environment where all learners and colleagues feel respected by being welcomed, heard, and supported.

We believe that meaningful learning is strengthened through collaboration. By working together, sharing expertise, and supporting one another, we enhance the quality of our services and create greater opportunities for student achievement.

The ULC offers services that are designed to fit how you study best. 

Drop-in tutoring

Drop-in tutoring and study space is a free tutoring service for more than 50 engineering, math and science courses. Come in to work on homework and get support from tutors. Drop-in tutoring is a great place to form study groups and make new friends among your classmates.


Practicing engineering problem solving (PrEPS) lab sessions

PrEPS Lab Sessions is an academic support program that helps you succeed in challenging foundational courses, including statics, dynamics, physics, chemistry and calculus. PrEPS sessions are led by undergraduate students who have taken and excelled in these courses. You’ll work in small groups with a student facilitator, who will guide work and discussions that help you learn strategies for improving your problem-solving skills and mastering concepts covered in lectures. PrEPS facilitates learning by working through course material in a low-pressure setting and provides you the opportunity to complete problems similar to those in homework sets and on exams.

Tutoring by request

Tutoring by Request (TBR) offers one-on-one tutoring for students in critical need including transfer students, returning adult students, those with McBurney support or other barriers to learning in a traditional setting.

Math review

If you’re an incoming or first-year student, you can access free reviews of calculus courses to build a strong foundation and get a head start for your upcoming math classes at UW-Madison. 

Badger Engineering Start (BEST) Program

BEST is an early start program designed to help first-year engineering students who place into precalculus.  The program provides a space for students to develop a community of learners, get to know campus, learn about campus resources, and review foundational math concepts. At the end of the summer students retake the placement test, and regardless of their placement the BEST scholars receive ongoing support throughout their first year. 


BE-STY Study Program

The BE-STY program is a first year cohort to match students up with similar personal and academic interests to facilitate collaborative learning early on in their academic careers. This program intends to have students develop good study skills and habits while learning cooperative problem solving with their peers. First-Year students will receive information on how to participate at SOAR and via email.

Practice Exams

The Undergraduate Learning Center offers practice exams for key coursework that engineering students take.

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