Learning Commons

People matter

Here at UNK we know it's our people who make the biggest difference. In the lives of our students, to our peers, to the people of Nebraska.
We know your name

Students aren’t just another number at UNK. They’re treated as individuals with different learning styles, needs and expectations. Here, we know the individual students and help them based on their individual needs.
Educating with care

At UNK, faculty and staff care about the process of education. They present materials in a meaningful way and meet face-to-face with students as much as possible.

Learning Commons

The UNK Learning Commons is a collaboration of the Calvin T. Ryan Library and the Division of Student Affairs. A welcoming, student-centered space on the second floor of Ryan Library, the Learning Commons is here to help improve your understanding of course material and develop stronger learning skills.

The Learning Commons centralizes academic support services to foster student confidence and independence in a collaborative learning environment. Come to the Learning Commons by yourself or in groups to access the library's print and electronic collections, use technology for research and coursework, and access course and writing assistance.

These programs contribute to this philosophy in the LC in conjunction with Library services:

Subject Tutoring: peer assistance in business, math, science and language classes
Language Support: improve your Arabic, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish
Supplemental Instruction: get help from student leaders working directly with your professor
Writing Center: improve your writing at any stage of the writing process
Success Coaching: one-on-one academic support to help you study smarter not harder