Academic Resource Center

What is the Academic Resource Center?

The Academic Resource Center (ARC) is an academic support program that provides free, individualized assistance in math, writing, and study skills to all Westminster students.  The goal of the ARC staff, made up of Westminster faculty and trained Westminster students, is to help you succeed in one, two, or all of your courses. 

What can the ARC do for me?

The ARC offers The Math Lab, The Writing Lab, learning strategies assistance, and tutoring in specific courses.

 The Math Lab: The Math Lab offers tutoring in all math courses from MAT 090 (Intermediate Algebra) to MAT 124 (Calculus I).

The Writing Lab:  The Writing Lab offers individual assistance with papers or writing projects from any course.

The Accounting Lab: Located in HAZ 311, this lab provides assistance to accounting students from 8-10 pm, M,W, & Th.

Learning Strategies Assistance:  During the school year, the ARC offers videotapes on several topics to help you improve your study strategies.  Individual instruction is also available.

Specific Course Tutoring:  The ARC can provide referral to student tutors for specific courses. Tutors are available for most Tier I & II courses and meet with students in the ARC, according to the schedule published each semester.

How do I use the ARC?

The ARC has an open-door policy.  For most hours no appointment is necessary.  Jjust walk in, and a tutor will work with you as soon as possible.  Please note that the Writing Lab does schedule appointments during the hours of 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday evenings.  You may walk in during these times if there are no appointments scheduled.