Academic

  1. How do I withdraw from a class?
    See the following website:
    www.stjohns.edu/services/registrar/regliability/withdraw.stj

    Tutoring Center/Writing Center
  2. Tutoring Center: How much does tutoring cost?
    All tutoring services are free for St. John's undergraduate students.
     
  3. Tutoring Center: How do we make appointments to get tutored in the tutoring center?
    You can make an appointment in person at the University Learning Commons
    You can also make an appointment online at
    www.ulc.mywconline.com

  4. Where is the University Learning Commons located?
    St. Augustine Hall (Library), Room 103
     
  5. Tutoring Center: Who will be tutoring me?
    All tutors at the ULC have either earned a degree or are upper-classmen students who have earned a 3.7 GPA.
     
  6. Writing Center: Where is the Writing Center located?
    St. Augustine Hall 150 (Library, 1st floor) 

  7. Writing Center: How do I make an appointment for the Writing Center
    Go to http://www.rich16.com/sju/

  8. Writing Center: How many appointments can I have per week?
    This is determined by the availability of the tutors. 
     
  9. Writing Center: How do I cancel an appointment?
    You can either drop in or call (718) 990-1367
          
  10. Tutoring Center: When is the tutoring center open?
    Monday and Thursday
    8:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m

    Tuesday and Wednesday
    8:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

    Friday
    8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    During the fall and spring semesters.
     
  11. How to Make an Appointment with the University Learning Commons.
    We are pleased to offer you the ability to schedule appointments with tutors online. 
    To get started:
    • You must create an account.  Go to www.ulc.mywconline.com
    • On the left hand side of the page where it says “First Visit?” click “Chick Here” to register.
    • You will be asked to create an account.  It is important to fill out the form completely.  We strongly suggest that you provide a cell phone number so that we can contact you if we need to reschedule your appointment.  An email address is required for you to receive a confirmation email that your account is active (use your Stjohn’s email account). Click “Register.”  Make a note of your password, as you will need it each time to access the system to make appointments. 

    12. To Make an Appointment

    • At the main page enter your email address and password and click “Log In.”This page display begins with the current day of the week and the tutors who are scheduled to work.  Scroll down to find the remainder of the week.
    • Please Note: Before making an appointment,  you must choose a subject.  To search for a tutor by subject, locate the "Limit To" box at the top, middle of the page.  Click the down arrow, and choose the subject.
    • A list of tutors and their times is displayed.  Find the time and click the white box. (Note: the white boxes indicate open times).
    • A form opens up in a new page.  Fill out the form completely.  Click “Save Appointment.”
    • Congratulations!  You are done.  Check your e-mail; you will receive a confirmation email confirming your appointment day and time.
       
  12. What does a midterm grade of "ABF" mean?
    ABF - Absent/Failure 

    Additional Marks and Notations
    UW - Unofficial Withdrawal
    AU - Audit
    P - Passing
    X - Failure, No Penalty
    WD - Withdrawal
    ABX - Absent/No Penalty 

 

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