The Learning Success Center / Center for Academic Writing (LSC/CAW) provides free, peer-led learning support for all Northeastern students. In 2020, LSC/CAW became one unit.

LSC/CAW tutors are undergraduate and graduate NEIU students trained to support student learning in the following areas:

  • Course Content 
  • Math
  • Writing Intensive Program (WIP) Courses
  • Writing
  • Learning Strategies
  • NEIU Placement Test Preparation
  • GCOE Content Test Preparation

LSC/CAW tutors and staff work to promote active learning strategies, encourage student engagement, and provide content and skill support. Academic support is provided to students who are seeking assistance with understanding course concepts and preparing assignments, along with developing an improved learning system for college which includes motivation, academic engagement, brain-based habits for college learning, and learning strategies for note taking, textbook reading, and test taking.

LSC/CAW tutors are graduate and undergraduate students who are recommended by faculty in their programs. They are hired through a rigorous application process and on the basis of their own academic achievement and interpersonal and communication skills. Tutors participate in weekly training to learn how to support student learning. 

See the links to the left for more information!

Spring 2025

Appointments are strongly encouraged! All tutor appointment times are available to students in person in the Ronald Williams Library on the main campus or online via Google Meet. Tutor availability will differ depending on the type of tutoring offered.

Please contact us during our desk hours to make an appointment:

  • Call us at (773) 442-4568 or (773) 442-4492
  • Use Google (Nmail) Chat to chat with us by typing in “Learning Success Center”
  • Visit us in the Ronald Williams Library, 4th floor

Communicating with you in real time will help us get all the information we need to make the appointment. 

Spring 2025 Desk hours tuesday, Jan. 21 Through Friday, May 16

  • Sunday: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
  • Monday through Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
  • Friday: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  • Saturday: 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

LSC/CAW will be closed on Wednesday, Feb. 12 for Lincoln's Birthday and Monday, March 17 through Sunday, March 23 for Spring Break.