Learning Center
Tutoring, academic support, and guidance for every step of your academic journey.
Located on the second floor of Clarke Hall, the Learning Center is where academic support happens. Peer tutors, professional writing consultants, alternate testing, and academic counselors are all here — and walk-ins are always welcome. Whether you’re stuck on one concept or struggling across the board, this is the place to start.
Subject Tutoring
Peer tutors for most subjects, fall and spring — plus online year-round.
Writing Services
Professional consultants and peer writing tutors for any assignment, any stage.
Testing Center
Alternate testing for students with accommodations and approved makeup tests.
Disability Services
Accommodation coordination and documentation support.
Get the Support You Need
Subject tutors are top-ranked students and professionals recommended by faculty and staff. As part of the Student Success Team, they provide free support to all Batten University students. Tutors can help with course content, study skills, time management, and navigating your classes. Sessions are available one-on-one or in small groups, both on campus and online during the fall and spring semesters. For J-Term and summer availability, please contact the Learning Center.
Sample of Subjects available:
Don’t see your course? Contact chamilton@batten.edu — additional subjects may be available.
Schedule sessions through Marlin Tutors using Nimbus Learning. The app connects you with tutors for in-person or online sessions. Walk-ins are also welcome at Clarke 223.
You can also access Nimbus through Blackboard by selecting Tools, choosing the Nimbus icon, and selecting the course you need support with.
Our tutors are CRLA certified.
Writing Help for Every Stage
The Writing Studio helps with any writing task at any point in the process. Whether you’re staring at a blank page or polishing a final draft, Writing Studio staff meet you where you are — not where they think you should be.
- Writing Consultants professionals with graduate degrees, often adjunct faculty at Batten, available for any level of writing work
- Peer Writing Tutors student writers nominated by faculty and trained in writing theory and practice
- Any writing assignment essays, research papers, creative writing, personal statements, lab reports
- Online tutoring available year-round not just during the academic year
Not sure where to start?
Writing consultants can help at any stage — you don’t need a draft to come in. Bring the assignment prompt, your notes, or just the ideas in your head.
Writing help for the whole year
Online writing tutoring is available through the summer and January term — not just when classes are in session.
Alternate Testing Arrangements
The Testing Center provides a quiet, controlled environment for students who have documented accommodations requiring alternate testing conditions. Makeup test arrangements are also available with instructor approval.
- Alternate testing environment for documented accommodations
- Extended time and low-distraction testing space
- Makeup test coordination with faculty approval
Schedule in advance — don’t wait until the week of your exam. Your instructor needs to send your test to us ahead of time, and appointment slots fill up around midterms and finals.
Location & Contact
Clarke Hall 223, Second Floor
757.455.3122
testing-center@batten.edu
Students requesting testing accommodations must have active accommodations on file with Disability Services. See the Disability Support Services page if you haven’t registered yet.
Disability Support Services
Academic Accommodations
Students with disabilities are entitled to reasonable academic accommodations under the ADA and Section 504. The Disability Services Office handles documentation review, eligibility determination, and accommodation coordination — including the Authorized Accommodations Forms you bring to each instructor every semester.
Accommodations don’t happen automatically. You need to register, provide documentation, and renew each semester. The Disability Support Services page walks through the full five-step process.
Academic Renewal
A 2.0 cumulative GPA is required for good standing and for graduation. If your GPA falls below that, you may be placed on academic probation — a formal warning that your standing is at risk.
Probation isn’t the end. Academic Counselors in the Learning Center work specifically with students on probation to build a plan for getting back to good standing. You’ll be required to meet with your counselor, and that meeting exists to help you.
Full details on probation, suspension, and dismissal are in the Academic Catalog under “Academic Standing: Selective Retention Policy.”
On academic probation?
Academic Counselors hold a required information meeting at the start of each fall and spring semester, followed by individual appointments. Watch for an email from your assigned counselor.
Questions?
Katrina Hamilton-Lawal
Clarke Hall 226
757.937.2062
learningcenter@batten.edu
Explore Student Success
We’re in Clarke Hall
Room 223, second floor. Walk-ins always welcome.
Clarke Hall 226
757.455.3122
studentsuccess@batten.edu
Crit Muniz
Clarke Hall 204
757.233.8898
nmuniz@batten.edu
Katrina Hamilton-Lawal
Clarke Hall 226
757.937.2062
chamilton@batten.edu / tutoring@batten.edu