There are many organizations and services designed to equip students, faculty and staff with the knowledge, skills and resources they’ll need to successfully navigate the UF experience. Below are descriptions of the various tutoring and enrichment centers available on campus.

English Language Institute

The English Language Institute offers various of support to international graduate students and international teaching assistants. Scholarly Writing is a non-credit, six-week course for international graduate students, Post-docs, and Visiting Scholars currently enrolled in or working at University of Florida. The course offers an in-depth examination of common academic genres and practice within these genres. EAP 5836 is a credit-bearing class that offers language and culture support for international teaching assistants (ITAs) in their first semester of teaching at University of Florida. For more information, visit the English Language Institute Programs.

Career Connections Center

The Career Connections Center assists students in planning, organizing, and carrying out effective job searches. Services available include individual career counseling; seminars on resume and cover letter writing, interviewing, and job search strategies; daily walk-in hours for resume critiques. The Career Connections Center Library features over 4,000 useful books. Online services include workshops, Gator Career Link, and Job Search Assistance. Students and alumni are encouraged to use the resources whenever they need career planning and placement assistance.

Center for Teaching Excellence

The Center for Teaching Excellence offers an array of activities and resources to enhance teaching, such as online tutorials and face-to-face workshops, or simply the ability to connect with other TAs and faculty.

Disability Resource Center

The Disability Resource Center (DRC) provides a variety of programs and services for students with disabilities. TAs can consult DRC staff to learn more about creating alternative methods for equitable learning.  TAs can also refer students to the DRC if they are experiencing barriers obtaining access to courses, programs or services.

Graduate Student Council

The UF Graduate Student Council (GSC) serves as a liaison between University of Florida graduate students, the UF administration and UF Student Government. Funded by UF Student Government and, in part, by the UF Graduate School, it is a voice for graduate-student needs, concerns and ideas, and provides a number of services to graduate students, such as travel and research grants.

International Center

The International Center provides a variety of services for the more than 6,600 international students, representing over 130 countries, enrolled at the University of Florida in both undergraduate and graduate programs. Operating under Academic Affairs, these offices provide services to international students, faculty and scholars, and their dependents.

Office for Academic Support

The Office for Academic Support (OAS) coordinates support services for the undergraduate student population. In fulfillment of its mission, OAS works in close cooperation with a variety of campus groups to encourage and facilitate students’ and faculty’s successful negotiation of processes at UF. Programs include free one-on-one tutoring for a wide variety of subjects, departmental peer groups, personal counseling services, academic advisement, workshops, and presentations.

Academic Resources

Through a variety of services and instructional approaches, Academic Resources seeks to help students master effective ways of learning for different disciplines, including

• Tutoring, both drop-in and by appointment.
• Supplemental instruction, facilitator-led study groups that are offered to support students taking certain, challenging courses each semester.
• Test reviews, which are conducted for several mathematics and other courses.
• Language Studio(opens in new tab), which provides multimedia support to language students at the University of Florida
• Testing services for the Foreign Language Proficiency exam
• Video resources, which cover a wide range of topics such as time management, notetaking, goal setting, test anxiety, reading speed and comprehension, and more.

Writing Studio

The Writing Studio offers assistance with all aspects of writing for both undergrads and graduate students. Appointments can be made with a minimum three-hour notice, or  by drop-in on a first-come, first-serve basis. Instructional materials available include texts, handbooks and workbooks.