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Contacts

Cristina Ariza, M.B.A.
Director, Learning Assistance Center: Tutoring & Testing
mariza@uiwtx.edu

Amanda Johnston
Assistant Director
ajohnsto@uiwtx.edu

Learning Assistance Center
University of the Incarnate Word
4301 Broadway CPO 105
San Antonio, Texas 78209
Fax: (210) 283-5015

Welcome to the LAC!

The Learning Assistance Center invites you to take advantage of our tutoring, testing, study hall and supplemental instruction programs.

Call 210-829-3870 or 210-829-3876

  • LAC Office Hours: Fall 2009
  • Monday - Wednesday 8am - 6:30pm
  • Thursday 8am - 6pm
  • Friday 8am - 5pm
  • Please select the "Calendars & Schedules" tab for specific hours for tutoring, testing, study hall and the P.A.S.S. UIW Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find all you want to know about our programs and services including LAC hours and directions, calendars, fees, and much more!

LAC Quick Links

 

TUTORING

Tutoring sessions are given on a one-on-one basis or for small groups of students.

Tutoring - Fall 2009

NEW! Drop-in tutoring at the LAC beginning Monday, August 31st!

For the complete schedule please click on the Calendars and Schedules tab.

 

STUDY HALL

Are you looking for a quiet place, a comfortable environment and regular time to study?

We welcome you during Study Hall hours at the LAC in the Administration building, suite 206.

For the schedule please click on the Calendars and Schedules tab.

 

 

 

Types of Tests

National tests for College Admission and Certifications

Credit by Examination: CLEP

Credit by Examination: DSST: DANTES Subject Standardized Tests

Credit by Examination: Computer Competency

UIW Placement Testing

ADA Accommodations Testing

CLEP list of tests

DSST list of tests

Calendars & Schedules

The TESTING SCHEDULE shows the weekly testing times, as well as the dates/times when we will not be testing and if testing has been moved to another day/time. Just click on the link below.

Testing Schedule

FINALS TESTING SCHEDULE-FALL 2009

TESTING CALENDAR - FALL 2009

This calendar does not include professors and other tests administered at the LAC Monday to Friday.  For information on testing during the week and to make appointments call 210- 829-3876.  For testing times see the Testing Schedule above. 

MONTH & DATE DAY TEST TIME TESTING ROOM
SEPTEMBER
13th, 20th  & 27th Sunday CLEP/DSST/Long Distance/Computer Competency 2:00-6:00pm AD 216
18th & 25th Friday HESI ADMISSION  12:00-5:00pm Joyce Building 236 & 232
24th Thursday HESI ADMISSION  8:40am-2:00pm Library room 230
26th Saturday LSAT- Law School Admission Test 7:30am-3:00pm AD 216
29th Tuesday LSAT- Law School Admission Test 7:30am-3:00pm AD 216
OCTOBER
4th, 11th & 25th Sunday

CLEP/DSST/Long Distance/Computer Competency

2:00-6:00pm AD 216
17th  Saturday PCAT -Pharmacy College Admission Test 7:30am-3:00pm Administration Building
25th Sunday PLACEMENT CHALLENGE 2:00-6:00pm AD 216
26th Monday PLACEMENT CHALLENGE 10:00am-2:00pm AD 216
NOVEMBER
1st, 8th, 15th,  & 22nd Sunday CLEP/DSST/Long Distance/Computer Competency 2:00-6:00pm AD 216
6th  Friday  HESI EXIT  12:00-5:00pm JB 232 & 236
8th, 15th Sunday PLACEMENT CHALLENGE 2:00-6:00pm AD 216
9th, 16th, 30th Monday PLACEMENT CHALLENGE 10:00am-2:00pm AD 216
20th Friday HESI EXIT  12:00-5:00pm JB 236 & Lib. 230
DECEMBER
4th Friday PLACEMENT CHALLENGE 8:00am-12:00pm AD 216
4th Friday  HESI EXIT  12:00-5:00pm JB 232 & 236
5th Saturday LSAT- Law School Admission Test 7:30am-3:00pm Administration Building
7th Monday LSAT- Law School Admission Test 7:30am-3:00pm AD 216
13th Sunday

CLEP/DSST/Computer Competency

PLACEMENT CHALLENGE

2:00-6:00pm AD 216
14th, 15th Monday, Tuesday

CLEP/DSST/Computer Competency

PLACEMENT CHALLENGE

8:00am-5:00pm AD 216
15th Last day of testing for Fall 2009

Schedule for Tutoring

Tutoring Schedule -Fall 2009

Tutoring sessions are given on a one-on-one basis or for small groups of students.

NEW! Drop-in tutoring at the LAC!

Writing:

Monday

9:00-11:00

1:00-6:00

Tuesday

9:00-11:00

1:00-6:00

Wednesday

9:00-11:00

1:00-4:00

Thursday

9:00-11:00

1:00-5:00

Friday

10:00-12:00

 

 

Accounting I & II, Music:

Group sessions -- classes will be surveyed at the beginning of the semester

History, Religious Studies, Computer Applications, Spanish and French:

By request -- call 210-829-3870

Science and Business Statistics :

Assistance through the P.A.S.S. UIW Program -- select "P.A.S.S. Program" tab above for more information.

No appointment necessary!

Simply come by the LAC (AD 206) during the timeframes listed above, and you will be assigned a tutor on a first-come, first-serve basis. Sessions are one hour long. You are welcome to work with our tutors one-on-one or bring your friends and make a study group.

For writing assignments, we recommend that you come as soon as the assignment is given to you so the tutor can assist you throughout the writing process. If your professor has indicated specific areas that need work, please inform the tutor.

The above schedule is subject to change without notice. Additional tutoring sessions may be added based on faculty and student requests. Contact Amanda Johnston at ajohnsto@uiwtx.edu for more information.

 

**MATH TUTORING**

All math tutoring is now conducted through the Math Lab in Bonilla Science Hall 222. No appointment is necessary, just drop-in during the following hours:

Monday

8:00-11:00 am

 

Tuesday

8:00-11:00 am

4:00-7:00 pm

Wednesday

9:00-10:30 am

2:00-5:00 pm

Thursday

9:00-11:30 am

 

 

STUDY HALL

Are you looking for a quiet place, a comfortable environment and regular time to study?

We welcome you during Study Hall hours at the LAC in the Administration building, suite 206.

Sunday

3:30-5:30 PM

Monday

6:30-8:30 PM

Tuesday

6:30-8:30 PM

Wednesday

6:30-8:30 PM


These schedules are subject to change without notice.

LAC Resources

Conversation Hour - Learn or improve your English speaking skills in a fun, non-classroom environment!

Frequently Asked Questions - Find all you want to know about testing and tutoring, including LAC hours and directions, calendars, fees, how to make appointments, and much more!

 

P.A.S.S. UIW PROGRAM -

Peer led study review sessions with your success in mind.

A modified Supplemental Instruction Program.

FALL 2009

COURSE  LEADERS EMAIL  DAY TIME LOCATION
 Chemical Principles I   Jennifer Oliva joliva@uiwtx.edu Monday 5:00-7:00 BSH 120
Wednesday
 Chemical Principles I   Brandi Gordon bgordon@uiwtx.edu Tuesday 3:00-5:00 BSH 122
Thursday
 Chemical Principles I   Lacey McMillan mcmillan@uiwtx.edu Monday 1:00-3:00 AD 331
Wednesday
 Chemical Principles I   Jeremy Bowers jbowers@uiwtx.edu Monday 3:00-5:00 BSH 122
Wednesday
 Chemical Principles I   Adrian Zapata azapata1@uiwtx.edu Thursday 5:30-7:30 BSH 122
Friday 10:00-12:00 BSH 222
 Chemical Principles II  Erin Dunne edunne@uiwtx.edu Monday 3:00-5:00 BSH 222
Thursday 12:00-2:00 BSH 336
 Chemical Principles II  Lacey McMillan mcmillan@uiwtx.edu Wednesday 4:30-6:30 BSH 118
Friday 10:00-12:00

 

COURSE  LEADERS EMAIL  DAY TIME LOCATION
 Biological Chemistry I   Rachel Favila leacock@uiwtx.edu Tuesday 5:30-7:30 BSH 119
Thursday
Biological Chemistry I Lauren Rangel lerangel@uiwtx.edu Wednesday 5:00-7:00 BSH 123
Friday 12:00-2:00 BSH 222
 Biological Chemistry II  Rachel Favila leacock@uiwtx.edu Monday 3:45-5:45 BSH 119
Wednesday 3:00-5:00
 Organic Chemistry II Kimberly Lincoln klincoln@uiwtx.edu Monday 12:00-2:00 BSH 222
Friday 11:00-1:00 BSH 122

 

COURSE  LEADERS EMAIL  DAY TIME LOCATION
 General Physics I   Jackie O. jnortiz1@uiwtx.edu Tuesday 4:30-6:30 BSH 336
Thursday
 General Physics II   Jackie G. jackie_gtz@hotmail.com Monday 10:00-12:00 BSH 336
Wednesday
 Physics I  Ethan dkim1@uiwtx.edu Tuesday 12:00-2:00 BSH 336
Thursday 4:30-6:30 BSH 319
 Physics II   Maheen ceizar@uiwtx.edu Wednesday 6:00-8:00 BSH 319
Thursday 2:00-4:00 BSH 336
 Business Statistics
 Chrystal Perryman@uiwtx.edu Monday 6:00-8:00 BSH 221
Wednesday 10:30-12:30 Nursing Bldg. Conference room 1

THE SCHEDULE FOR FINALS REVIEW SESSIONS will be posted one week before final exams.