What we do
Learning Services is committed to supporting all George Mason University students in achieving their academic goals. We do this by helping students understand the academic expectations at GMU, develop greater awareness of how they learn, and cultivate effective self-management and study strategies.
Schedules
& Sweets
Tues, Sept 1, 2026
10:00am - 2:00pm
SUB I, Patriot Lounge
Learning
Services
has your back!
“[My academic coach] was a good listener who encouraged me to talk through issues that concerned me. She also offered her own ideas as to how to combat my poor time management in creative ways like bullet journals.”
Learning Services provides free academic support to Mason students through Academic Coaching, Academic Success Workshops, learning resources, and connections to tutoring services.
Learning Services programs and services are available at no additional cost to Mason students.
Academic Coaching focuses on helping students improve academic skills and learning strategies, such as time management, reading, note taking, organization, motivation, and exam preparation.
Success Coaching takes a broader approach, helping students navigate their overall college experience, connect with campus resources, set goals, and stay on track toward academic and personal success.
Many students benefit from both services: Success Coaching helps you navigate Mason, while Academic Coaching helps you succeed in the classroom.
Yes. Learning Services supports students with ADHD, learning differences, and other learning-related challenges by helping them develop personalized strategies for academic success. Learning Specialists and Academic Coaches can work with students on skills such as time management, organization, planning, focus, note taking, reading, test preparation, and creating effective routines.
Rather than providing clinical or diagnostic services, Learning Services focuses on helping students identify approaches that work best for their individual learning needs and academic goals. Coaches can also help students build self-advocacy skills and navigate academic challenges throughout the semester.
When appropriate, students may also be referred to other campus resources, including Disability Services and additional academic support programs, to ensure they receive comprehensive support.
Knack Tutoring is free for George Mason University students. Through Mason's partnership with Knack, students can access peer tutoring for supported courses at no cost. Tutors are fellow Mason students who have successfully completed the courses they support and can help you better understand course content and improve your academic performance.
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Connect with an Academic Coach and build the skills to thrive as a student.