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Learning Assistance Service

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The Learning Assistance Service is the academic support unit of the UMCP Counseling Center. LAS exists to help students achieve their academic goals by providing a range of services. All LAS services are free to UMCP students. You may meet individually with one of our counselors who will help you explore your academic strengths and needs and help you develop a plan to meet your goals.

To schedule an appointment in LAS, complete the Individual Learning Skills Request, or contact 301-314-7693 during hours of operation.

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Mission of the Learning Assistance Service

The mission of the Learning Assistance Service of the Counseling Center is to help students strengthen their skills, enhance their performance and insure success in their academic experiences at the University of Maryland.

Our dedicated and knowledgeable staff is committed to helping students achieve their goals.

Reasons Why You Might Visit the Learning Assistance Service

.You're getting B's and you want to get A's.

. You're attending class regularly but you feel like you are missing important things the professor is saying.

. You've been putting in enough time studying, but you're not getting the grades you want on exams.

. You're concerned with your reading speed.

. You don't have a clue about how to study in college.

. You're on probation and want to learn better strategies so you can get off probation.

. You feel like you don't have enough time to get everything done.

. You're having difficulty in your math classes.

. You'd like help in setting up a study group with people from your class.

. You're not sure where to go to find a tutor.

. You have trouble finishing tests in the time allowed.