The Learning Center

Welcome to The Learning Center (TLC) at LLCC! Your success is our mission.

At The Learning Center, we’re here to support you — whether you're studying on campus or online. TLC is your go-to resource for academic help, offering a wide range of FREE services designed to empower you on your college journey.

In-person or online — we’re here to help!

Visit us in person for face-to-face support or connect with us online from wherever you are. No matter how you learn best, TLC is ready to meet you there. Our friendly staff and tutors are dedicated to helping you succeed. Whether you need a quick answer or ongoing support, you’ll find a welcoming space and people who care.

TLC staff meeting with students

Ready to get started?

Stop by, schedule an appointment or explore our online resources today. Let’s learn and grow — together.

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What we offer

Library resources – Access research databases, books and expert guidance from our librarians.

Research assistance – Get help refining your topic, locating credible sources and navigating academic databases.

Writing support – Whether you're brainstorming, drafting or polishing a paper, we’re here to guide you.

Writing support is provided by writing specialists and English department faculty who work with students at any stage of the writing process, from generating ideas to revising and editing a final draft.

Tutoring is available in-person or online; students are encouraged to make appointments to guarantee services at their preferred time. The Learning Center has computers, printers and writing resources available for student use. Highly trained writing specialists and faculty are available to help you with:

  • Prewriting
  • Drafting
  • Editing
  • MLA/APA Styles
  • Other concerns about writing assignments for any course

As you approach any type of writing assignment, remember that we are here to offer writing support. 

Appointments

Appointments with a writing specialist are available in-person and virtually through Microsoft Teams. To make an appointment, call The Learning Center at 217-786-2354 or email LearningCenter@llcc.edu.

With your LLCC username and password, you can use our online scheduler:

Schedule an appointment

Need help with math? The Learning Center offers free math support to help you succeed, whether you’re taking a LLCC math course or tackling math in another subject. 

Drop in Monday through Friday to work with highly trained tutors and math faculty. No appointment is needed. Just stop by when you need help. 

We can help with:

  • LLCC math courses at every level
  • Math-related work in other classes
  • Understanding concepts, working through homework, and preparing for exams

View math support drop-in hours or stop by The Learning Center to learn more.

Get one-on-one or small group tutoring to support your success in a wide range of LLCC courses.

The Learning Center offers free tutoring to currently enrolled LLCC students, available in person or online through Microsoft Teams. Whether you’re learning a new concept, preparing for an exam or looking to strengthen your study skills, tutors are here to help. 

Not Sure where to start? Our staff will help you find a tutor who fits your schedule. 

Ready to get started? Visit The Learning Center online to meet our tutors, view-drop-in hours, and get connected. 

Brainfuse.com

LLCC also offers free online tutoring to currently enrolled students through Brainfuse.com. Students can access Brainfuse through their Canvas login page. Simply log into any of your current courses in Canvas and click "Brainfuse Online Tutoring" along the left sidebar. This button will log you directly into the Brainfuse.com website.

NOTE: The pop-up blocker feature must be turned off in order for the Brainfuse window to open!

For assistance, call The Learning Center at 217-786-2354 or send an email to LearningCenter@llcc.edu.

Study skills coaching – Learn how to manage your time, take better notes and prepare for exams.

Regardless of your academic standing, everyone can benefit from even a brief review of good learning strategies!

  • Are your class notes a good study guide for the test?
  • Would you like to remember more of what you read?
  • How can you better organize your time?
  • What's a better way to study math?

LLCC learning specialists are staff who are experts in college learning strategies. They will work with you to improve your performance in the classroom. During an appointment with a learning specialist, you will use your own textbooks and assignments to review content while also learning appropriate study strategies for your courses. Learning specialists also offer free workshops and seminars each semester.

View Learning Specialist FAQs.

Students sitting and talking in the lower level of TLC

Quiet and group study spaces – Choose from peaceful individual nooks or collaborative group areas, all designed to support focused learning — with beautiful views of Lake Macoupin to inspire and refresh.

The Learning Center supports student athletes by providing a quiet study space in Sangamon Hall. Students can study on their own or in small groups and access services such as tutoring, math assistance and writing support.

First-year student athletes are required to put in four hours of study time per week in The Learning Center.