Frequently Asked Questions

Below you will find a list of frequently asked questions in LAS. If we are unable to answer your question with this page, please contact us at (585) 275-9049 or stop by in Lattimore 107.

In order to receive services, will I be charged a fee?
No. Any enrolled student is welcome to participate in LAS programs.

Disability Support

What kind of disabilities receive support through Learning Assistance Services?
Disabilities such as Attention Deficit Disorder and other learning disabilities, as well as impairments of visual, hearing, and motor skills are the types of challenges that receive support through LAS. Challenges relating to chronic illnesses and emotional disabilities are also recognized and provided for through LAS, as they relate to classroom accommodations. If you are unsure if your specific concerns apply, please do not hesitate to contact LAS for clarification or assistance.
What kind of support in addition to classroom accommodations is available through the Disability Coordinator?
Students are welcome to meet with the Disability Support Coordinator to discuss general concerns, weekly and daily challenges, and also to strategize for future success. The role of the Disability Support Coordinator is to help even the playing field for all students with disabilities in the classroom during their time here at the University of Rochester.

Study Groups

How do I sign up for a study group?
Go to the "Study Groups" page on our website and fill out an online intake application.
How many students are there usually in a study group?
There are anywhere from a single student to as many as fifteen in any given study group.
What if I need a study group for a course that there isn't one for?
If you request LAS to start up a new SG fairly early in the semester, recruit a few classmates to sign up and we will do our best to establish a group for you. If it is later in the semester, it might be harder to start a new SG, though not impossible.
Why should I sign up for a study group?
Study groups are a great way to affirm for yourself that you really do know what you think you know. There is no such thing as a "silly question" in a study group. It is a comfortable place to learn from a student who has taken the same course recently enough to remember where you might need guidance.

Study Skills

How often can I meet with a study skills counselor?
You may meet with a study skills counselor for a one-time trouble-shooting session or on a continuing basis. You will decide this together with your counselor.
Is Study Skills Counseling only for people who are doing poorly?
No. We see students who are on the Dean's List, as well as students who are on academic probation. The determining factor isn't simply whether or you're doing well academically; it's whether you feel you could be getting more from your studies or using your time more effectively.
What is "study skills counseling"?
Study skills counseling is a confidential service provided by Learning Assistance Services. It involves individual discussion with a counselor about ways to improve your academic performance and efficiency.
What topics does "study skills" include?
Lots! Your study skills counselor would be happy to talk to you about everything from comprehensive issues like finding and maintaining motivation, time management, stress management, or determining and making use of your most successful learning styles, or more specific ones like taking better notes, increasing reading comprehension, or handling multiple choice questions more successfully. If you have a concern and wonder whether we might help, just give us a call (x59049).