Summer 2025

Welcome!  

The Downtown LSC welcomes all Valencia College students and UCF Downtown students.  We are closed for intersession this week and will reopen for summer term beginning Monday, May 5th.

About the Learning Support Center (LSC)

The Learning Support Center (LSC) at the Downtown campus offers free tutoring for a variety of courses, as well as free equipment loans, study rooms and beautiful open study space.

Free Services We Offer

Tutoring

  • Free drop-in tutoring is available in the LSC for a variety of courses/subjects. Frequently supported courses include:
    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Anatomy & Physiology
    • Psychology
    • Developmental Math
    • Algebra
    • College Mathematics
    • Math for Liberal Arts
    • Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus
    • Calculus
    • Statistics
    • And many more!
  • The LSC also houses several biology, chemistry, and anatomy & physiology models that align with the ones students see in their classes to enhance student learning. 

Check to see when a tutor is available for your course:

COMING SOON: Summer 2025 LSC Tutoring Schedule
    • Sometimes life happens and a tutor may not be able to make it in.  If that's the case, you can find schedule updates here:
      • None at this time.
    • Scheduled Closures for Summer 2025:
      • Memorial Day: Monday, May 26th
      • Independence Day: Friday, July 4th
      • Last day of LSC Tutoring: Friday, July 25th
      • Last day LSC Open for Summer: Monday, July 28th
 
  • Who are the LSC Tutors?
    • LSC Tutors are individuals who have demonstrated their content knowledge in the classes that they are tutoring. They have been trained in effective tutoring techniques so that in addition to course content, they are able to help students learn study strategies that will aid students in their success in future classes as well.
    • LSC Tutors will work with students to break down difficult concepts using various interactive approaches to learning.
    • LSC Tutors will help students utilize effective study strategies to learn and understand the material for their courses.  
  • Review sessions for PERT math and AAF:
    • If you are retaking the PERT math or AAF, you may want to go over the review packets prior to the test.  If you need a refresher on some of the topics, feel free to visit the LSC and a tutor will be more than happy to assist you.
      • Please keep in mind that you will be asked to identify a few specific problems from the sample tests and/or review materials that you would like to work on with the LSC Tutor.  The tutor will not be available to go over the entire sample test or review packet with each student.
    • For more information about each placement test and to view sample tests and review materials, please visit the Testing Center website and go to the Placement Testing section near the bottom of the page.

Materials & Technology Loans

  • With a valid Valencia Downtown student ID card or a UCF student ID card, downtown campus students can check out the following items for a full semester!  Note that you must physically have the card with you and you must currently be enrolled in at least one Downtown campus course to qualify.  There are limited quantities of each item, so they are available on a first-come, first-serve basis:
      • TI-84 Plus CE Graphing Calculator
      • TI-30A Scientific Calculator
      • 4-function Calculator (TI-503SV)
  • With a valid Valencia Downtown student ID card or a UCF student ID card, downtown campus students can check out the following items for 4 hours at a time:
    • Laptop
    • Logitech webcam
    • iPad and Apple Pencil
    • Wacom (writing) tablet
    • TI-84C Graphing Calculator
    • TI-30A Scientific Calculator
    • Headphones
    • Presentation Clickers & Pointers
    • Various Adapters & Cables
    • Select Textbooks
  • Note that you must physically have the card with you and you must currently be enrolled in at least one Downtown campus course to check out materials and/or equipment.  
  • Upon checkout, you are permitted to leave the LSC to utilize items at your leisure for all of the items listed above EXCEPT for the iPads, Apple Pencils, and textbooks.   iPads, Apple Pencils, and textbooks will not be permitted to leave the LSC space.
  • Note: Make sure to return the item on time to the same location it was checked out from in order to avoid incurring a $1.00/hour fine. 

Meet the Downtown Learning Support Services (LSS) Team

Get to know each of our Downtown campus Learning Support Center (LSC) team members by visiting our Meet the LSS Team page.  

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Partnership with UCF Student Academic Resource Center (SARC)

Academic Consultation & Engagement (ACE) Program

  • ACE peer consultants offer one-on-one, ongoing peer academic support to help build your study skills and success habits
  • ACE peer consultants guide students in learning effective study strategies and implementing them into their academics
  • Free academic consultations are available in-person on the UCF Main campus or virtually via Zoom for all downtown campus students by the Student Academic Resource Center (SARC)
  • Students choose the session topic, but topics commonly discussed include:
    • Time management & organizational skills
    • Study skills & test prep
    • Textbook reading & note-taking
    • Succeeding in online courses
      • How to navigate Webcourses
      • Understanding different course modalities (mixed-mode, online, video-enhanced, etc.)
      • Using the syllabus to plan for the semester in an online course
    • Motivation & goal setting
    • Stress management & overall wellness
    • Campus resources & opportunities
  • Downtown Campus Valencia students can make an appointment by emailing ACEappointment@ucf.edu.  (UCF Downtown students can find the steps for making an appointment by visiting the ACE Program webpage.)

Online Tutoring

Online Tutoring is virtual, real-time tutoring provided by Valencia College Tutors.  It is available to all Downtown campus students (inclusive of UCF Downtown students in co-listed courses).

You can easily access Valencia College’s FREE Online Tutoring & Tech Support from a computer, laptop or mobile device.

Online Tutoring Services are provided fully online via Zoom.   Through this service, you will receive real-time assistance via a Valencia College Tutor.  Online tutoring is offered in: mathematics, sciences, accounting & economics, computer programming, EAP and foreign languages, and writing.

Online Learning Technology Support services are also available. You can receive assistance with navigating: Canvas, OneDrive, Zoom, YouTube, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint).  Support is also provided for video editing (via iMovie and MovieMaker) and converting documents from a Mac to a PC.  Tech support is available live (on-demand) via Zoom, by appointment, or via email.   You are encouraged to use the 24/7 Canvas Help located inside Canvas by clicking on the “Help” icon.

To get started using the Online Tutoring Services, please visit qrco.de/valenciaot.  Through this site, you can view the schedule of tutors/tech support assistants, find available times, learn more about the services, and access a collection of supplemental resources that are available 24/7.

Online Tutoring Hours of Operation*:

Monday-Friday: 12 pm – 9 pm

Saturday & Sunday: 12 pm – 7 pm

* Available times and tutors vary by course, so please be sure to check the most up-to-date on the webpage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the LSC located?
Dr. Phillips Academic Commons (DPAC), Room 330 (in the middle of the bridge on the 3rd floor)

When does tutoring start for Summer 2025?
Face-to-Face tutoring in the LSC begins the first week of classes on Monday, May 5th. 

Online Tutoring begins the first day of classes on Monday, May 5th.

When does tutoring end for Summer 2025? 
Face-to-Face tutoring in the LSC ends on Friday, July 25th.  The Downtown LSC will remain open for equipment checkouts and open study space through Monday, July 28th. 

Online Tutoring ends on Monday, July 28th.

Which students are permitted to utilize the Downtown Learning Support Center (LSC)?

The Downtown Learning Support Center (LSC) is open to all Valencia College students, as well as all UCF Downtown students.

I'm a Valencia College student, but I don't have a Downtown Student ID card.  Am I still able to utilize the Downtown LSC?

Yes!  As long as you're currently registered for at least one Valencia College course, you're welcomed and encouraged to utilize the LSC.  You are able to come in for tutoring, open study, and check out a study room. 

The only thing you will not be able to do is take advantage of our material and equipment loans.  Equipment loans on the Downtown campus do require you to physically have either a Valencia Downtown student ID card or a UCF student ID card.  Additionally, you must currently be enrolled in at least one Downtown campus course.

What is the parking situation like if I do not already have a Downtown campus parking permit?

If you do not have a Downtown campus parking permit (this is different from parking decals you may already have from other Valencia College campuses), you have a couple parking options:

  • Parking Garage: For a $5 daily fee, parking is available on the first floor of the Parramore Garage (323 N Parramore Ave, Orlando, FL 32801).
  • Street Parking: You can park in any legal street parking spaces available around the campus.  These spaces are managed through the ParkMobile app and there is an hourly rate.  The good news is that the City of Orlando has provided a promo code that gives you 2 hours of free parking per visit.  When you get to the Checkout page on the ParkMobile app, use promo code “ParkDTO.” Additional good news: This code is valid for 12 different visits through the end of the year (Dec. 31st, 2025)!

The Downtown campus Parking & Transportation webpage contains lots of helpful information like the campus map and the most efficient Lynx bus routes if traveling from another campus.

Have questions?
Swing by the Learning Support Center (LSC) in DPAC 330, call (407) 235-3725, or email dtclearningsupport@valenciacollege.edu.  

Looking for Free Writing Assistance? 
Click here to learn about the Writing Center (WC).

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