The Learning Commons at UW Bothell is dedicated to supporting students’ academic success across all disciplines. We offer free services to help students strengthen their skills, empowering them to reach their academic and professional goals. Because learning isn’t just something you do—it’s something you can learn how to do!

Transform how you learn

Whether you’re tackling a tricky math problem, developing a paper, or figuring out how to stay organized, you don’t have to do it alone. Our free, peer-based and professional support is designed to meet you where you are and help you grow as a learner. We can help you:

Understand concepts for all quantitative reasoning courses
Strengthen your writing for any class, application, or project
Practice presentations or polish applications
Learn how to manage your time, study smarter, and set meaningful goals
Get support with student platforms like Canvas, EAB Navigate, Gather, and Office365
Explore how you learn best—not just what to learn

Free peer-based tutoring

Get free, peer-based support (in-person or online) for quantitative reasoning and composition through our collaborative centers.

Academic Success Coaching

Partner with a professional coach to build strategies for academic, professional, and personal success—taking charge of your growth.

Appointments & drop-ins

Choose the support that fits your schedule—book an appointment or drop in for quick help. All services are available in person and online.

Resources for students

The Learning Commons offers a network of tools, services, and expertise to help students thrive across disciplines.

Winter Quarter hours

We’ll be fully staffed and ready to support you from January 5 though March 20, 2026. See below for our hours. Our in-person location is UW2-030.

Coaching zoom room

quantitative zoom room

writing zoom room

Day	Hours
Monday	10am to 7pm
Tuesday	10am to 7pm
Wednesday	10am to 7pm
Thursday	10am to 7pm
Friday	11am to 4pm
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	12pm-4pm (Zoom only)

*Note: We will not start new sessions 10 minutes before closing to ensure all sessions have enough tutoring time.

The Learning Commons will be closed:

January 19, 2026 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 16, 2026 for President’s Day

Our centers

Our free, peer-based support is offered via a unique collaboration between three centers in the Learning Commons. Although each center offers a distinct service, they all share the same overarching goal.

Academic Success Coaching (ASC): This program is designed to support students on their academic journey and reach their full academic potential while at UW Bothell.
Quantitative Skills Center (QSC): This center promotes quantitative reasoning through peer tutoring and faculty development. We aim to help develop skills and confidence in quantitative reasoning.
Writing & Communication Center (WaCC): This center supports students of all abilities, at any stage of the reading, writing, or presentation process. Our aim is to help students become stronger, more effective, and more confident writers and communicators.

Community Agreement

The Learning Commons is here to help every student learn in ways that are efficient, effective, and fair. To keep our space safe and welcoming for everyone, we ask that students, staff, and faculty follow our Community Agreement.

Questions?

Feel free to contact us by phone (425.352.3170) or email (uwbalc@uw.edu), or drop by in person (Commons Hall UW2-030) with any questions you may have. You can also view our FAQ page.