Science Learning Center

Our goal is for all science students to have the same opportunity for success in science courses. We are here to help you:

Study for your science courses individually or with a study group. Drop in any time!
Practice essential mathematical, graphing and laboratory skills in our modules before you need them in class.
Practice using laboratory instruments at your own pace before you use them in the lab.

During the Summer 2026 semester, we will be in-person (NSBS 1143).

Standard Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Friday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, with occasional extended hours

Drop in any time to study and get support for 100-level science courses
If you are completing an assigned module, please schedule an appointment
- If you need assistance finding an appointment time that works with your schedule, please contact us at [email protected]

Extended Hours: We will be open until 7:00 PM on

Wednesday, July 1
Monday, July 6
Wednesday, July 8

Closed: We will be closed on Wednesday, June 24, and on Friday, July 3, for the Independence Day holiday.

Why study at the SLC?

You can work together and share ideas with other students in an informal, collaborative environment
You can use our resources: textbooks, model kits, computers, whiteboards, and more
You can get support: we can help you figure out study strategies or make sense of difficult course topics (please note that we can't directly give or check answers)

Supported Courses

Support for all introductory (100-level) science courses is available at the SLC during all open hours. We also have student consultant drop-in hours focused on specific courses: Current course-specific drop-in hours

Many science courses are also supported with SI peer-led study sessions

If you are interested in one-on-one tutoring, please visit Tutoring Powered by Knack

More information on academic resources is available through the Office of Academic Success

SLC Module Information and Appointments

If you have been assigned to complete an SLC module, please schedule an appointment. During your appointment, you will:

Review module information and practice with any hands-on equipment
Complete a post-test

Don’t wait until the last minute! Appointments are limited, and may not be available on the due dates.

Schedule your module appointment

View module practice packets

Get credit for previously-completed modules by filling out the module transfer request form.

We can transfer a module if:

No pretest was given in the current course for that module
You completed the module within the last one year
The module does not involve hands-on practice with lab equipment

Module Transfer Request Form

Interested in working at the SLC?

Science Learning Center Student Assistants

Fill out the SLC Consultant interest form

Fill out this form to let us know you are interested in a part-time position as an SLC Consultant.

1143 - Natural Science Building South
4901 Evergreen Rd.
Dearborn, MI 48128

Phone: 313-593-5512