The Disco Student Learning Center (SLC) offers academic resources that will complement and enhance classroom experiences by helping students become acquainted with their studies and learn how to learn effectively.
Services
Tutoring
Subject-specific peer tutoring is available both in-person and via Zoom for currently enrolled undergraduate students.
Tutoring is free and available by appointment, drop-in, and weekly group study sessions.
Drop-in Support
The SLC offers convenient drop-in support services, including tutoring, general academic skill guidance, and specialized workshops. Whether you're seeking assistance in specific subjects or refining your study techniques, we can provide you the resources you need to excel.
Academic Resilience and Coaching
Receive personalized assistance to identify academic challenges and help you reach your goals. Take credit courses to boost your academic performance, and get the support you need to maintain or recover your academic standing.
Academic Success Courses
Build on your academic skills in various areas, including time management, study strategies, reading efficiency, and other areas, with a 1-credit hour graded elective academic success course. Course offerings are available year-round in online, hybrid, and face-to-face formats.
Testing Services
Testing Services offers a wide variety of tests, including tests for licensure, certifications and graduate school requirements. Test services and offerings are available at both the Boone Campus and Hickory Campus locations.
Resources and Strategies
Discover tips and strategies for academic success with topics including time management, effective study skills and more. See a four-year roadmap for helping optimize your academic journey, and access a tutorial for how to use the TracCloud scheduling software.
Schedule an Appointment
Make appointments and view drop-in schedules for tutoring, academic success coaching, writing center, and academic advising in TracCloud.
New to TracCloud? Get instructions for how to login and schedule an appointment.
disco /dis'ko/
verb. Latin.
to learn;
become acquainted with; acquire knowledge of
NCLCA Inclusivity Statement
The Disco Student Learning Center works closely with the National College Learning Center Association (NCLCA) for professional development and implementing best standards of practice. The NCLCA has made a committment to recognize, promote, and celebrate inclusivity in our profession and within the organization. Read the NCLCA commitment to inclusivity in academic learning centers.
Other Support Services
University Writing Center
Work one-on-one with consultants who are experienced writers and attentive readers to help improve your writing at any stage in the writing process. Consultants are able to assist with writing projects in any subject matter.
Career Readiness
The Career Development Center serves all students and alumni pursuing various future professional endeavors. Services include resume reviews, career coaching, job and internship search assistance, and other tools to achieve life and professional success.