Smucker Learning Center Tutoring Services

The Smucker Learning Center offers peer and professional tutoring. Our Peer Learning Assistants and our Professional Tutors are available by appointment or on a walk-in basis. Peer Learning Assistants are students who have achieved an A or a B in the classes they tutor and are recommended by their faculty. Professional Tutors have a Bachelor's degree or higher in the subject area that they tutor. Writing Consultants are professional tutors who are available to assist students with writing for any subject.


Peer Learning Assistants:

  • Are students - just like you
  • Earned As or Bs in the subjects they tutor
  • Are recommended by faculty
  • Are internationally certified by the College Reading and Learning Association

Professional Tutors:

  • Have at least a Bachelor's degree in their subject area and most hold Master's degrees
  • Are often faculty members at Wayne College

Apply to work in the Smucker Learning Center:


Online Assistance

The Smucker Learning Center offers online tutoring for students who are unable to make it to the campus. Please call the the Smucker Learning Center at 330-684-8960 or by email at smuckerlearningcenter@uakron.edu for an appointment.


Resource Registration

The Smucker Learning and Testing Center

Located in B-Wing of the Main Classroom Building on campus.
Phone: 330-684-8960
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Fall and Spring Semester Hours:

  • Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Friday: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Saturday – Sunday: Closed

Winter Break Hours:

  • Monday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Saturday – Sunday: Closed

Summer Hours:

  • Monday - Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Thursday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Friday: 8 a.m. to noon
  • Saturday – Sunday: Closed

For additional information or to schedule an appointment, please contact us at 330-684-8960 or by email at smuckerlearningcenter@uakron.edu.