Study Center and Academic Support

Welcome!

The Study Center is available for individual and group study, with conversation welcome! It is also one of the locations for the Knack tutoring service. Stop by and check it out!

The center is divided into several areas:

  • A relaxed discussion area where students will find a couch and two chairs, a whiteboard and a privacy divider! 
  • A small snack area where students can relax with a cup of coffee, a bag of chips, or candy for that quick chocolate “pick up”!
  • A small computer lab offering 4 desktop computers is available for use.
  • Two areas that accommodate roundtable discussions for students wanting to share information in a group setting or work individually. This area consists of two long tables, each able to seat six, and one large round table that will hold 4-6 students. Both of these areas have whiteboards.

The Study Center has available for all students:

  • Whiteboards (three wall-mounted and one rolling) available for student use
  • Four public University of Maine at Machias computers
  • A student-accessible printer (cost will be charged to Bear Card)
  • UMaine Machias phone access 207.255.1397
  • Reference and textbooks (check with student success advisors for availability)
  • Wi-Fi access
  • A free recharging station for mobile devices (located at the end of the snack bar)
  • Wall outlets with USB ports
  • A snack bar with a Keurig machine for those who wish to brew their coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. There are occasional snacks (chips, snack bars, popcorn, etc.)
  • Study aids that may be signed out and borrowed (check with student success advisors):
  • “Wobble” chair cushions for people with back problems or ADHD
  • Noise-reducing headphones
  • Irlen color overlays for people with Scotopic Sensitivity reading issues (we are also able to screen for this condition, by appointment)

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Need some help understanding a concept within one of your courses? Maybe you just would like someone to help you study for an exam? Whatever you need we have Knack tutor services available. Our tutor services are flexible. We have in person tutoring, online tutoring, and web based tutoring. To find the right tutor for you.

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