Welcome

Welcome to LAS, Learning Assistance Service. We are one of five divisions in the University Counseling Center, and we've been providing academic support to the University of Maryland community since 1945.

Our primary goals are to help you strengthen your skills and improve your academic performance. Our dedicated staff is here to help you understand yourself as a learner, manage the demand of your courses and apply appropriate learning strategies. I invite you to schedule an appointment with a staff member, join a support group, attend a workshop or enroll in one of our courses this semester! Please, use our website to learn more about our services and how we can help achieve your goal of being a successful student.

Some reasons why students typically visit LAS:

• 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 about completing all the reading for your classes.
• You did well in high school but don't understand why you are not succeeding now.
• 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 have trouble finishing tests in the time allowed.
• You're a great student and want to help others succeed in their courses.

I look forward to seeing you in our office soon!