Academic Support

Learning Enrichment Center

Learning Enrichment Center

The Learning Enrichment Center (LEC) provides free tutoring and other academic services to all UM students. We support a variety of courses each semester, including those in math, science, business, social sciences, and humanities.  

Drop-In Tutoring

Meet with a tutor without having to make an appointment! Stop by the LEC during our scheduled drop-in hours where our tutors are here and ready to help.
Drop-in Schedule for Fall 2024

Appointment-based Tutoring

To set up weekly or one-time appointments please visit our scheduling platform, WCOnline to view the tutoring schedule. Upon your first visit to the site, you will register your account using your UM credentials. See these instructions for help creating your account and using WCOnline.
You can also stop by the LEC front desk, call us at 205-665-6113, or email us at enrichment@mblayst.com, where we will be glad to set up an appointment for you or help you register!
Schedule a Tutoring Session

Tutoring for a class not listed

Need tutoring for a class but don’t see it on the schedule? Click here to request a tutor for the course:
Request Tutoring Here

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 

Click here for a list of frequently asked questions about our services.

Become a tutor!

We are currently hiring peer tutors for the 2024-2025 academic year. Students from all majors and departments are encouraged to apply.

Peer tutors must be currently enrolled students at the University of Montevallo and have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher. To apply, please visit the UM Employment Page and select Student Positions to view open postings for the LEC.

LEC Mission Statement

The LEC assists students in identifying their academic needs and provides them with support that will strengthen their academic skills, helping them become more confident students.

LEC Services

We offer the following services for students:

  • Individual Tutoring: Meet one-on-one with a tutor in the LEC
  • Small-Group Tutoring: Meet with a tutor in addition to 1-2 other students in the class at the same time
  • Online Tutoring: Meet with a tutor virtually one-on-one or in a small group.
  • Drop-In Tutoring: Meet with a tutor without having to make an appointment.
  • Assessments of Academic Needs: Meet one-on-one with a professional staff member to discuss your academic concerns and develop a plan to address them.

For ways to get the most out of in-class time and ways to structure your out-of-class time, check out The Study Cycle.  And, for tips on succeeding in distance education courses, please refer to the Online Learning Guide.

Have more questions or need help with something else?

Contact Rachel Strain, Coordinator of Tutoring, at rstrain@mblayst.com or schedule a meeting here.