About the Sanger Learning Center

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Welcome to the Sanger Learning Center

Our Mission

We believe every student can succeed—and we're here to help make that happen. We recognize that each student arrives with unique strengths and skills. Our approach builds on those foundations, helping students tap into what they already know and grow from there.

We are guided by our mission—to cultivate collaborative learning environments that support students' academic journeys by combining peer and professional engagement with practical applications—so they continue to be active learners and thoughtful contributors in their communities.

At every stage of the academic journey, seeking support is not a sign of weakness—it's a sign of strength. At Sanger, asking for help is celebrated as an essential part of growth. When students join our vibrant network of learners and mentors, they find encouragement, insight, and the tools they need to thrive—at UT and far beyond.

Rooted in the belief that "What Starts Here Changes the World," we inspire students to build relationships, strengthen their skills, and pursue their academic goals with confidence.

See Sanger in action

Meet the people, spaces, and programs that make Sanger a home for academic support, all in just a few minutes.

Program Overview

Explore the ways Sanger supports your academic success. Select a program to learn more.

Peer Tutoring

Meet with a trained peer tutor for one-on-one help mastering course concepts, by appointment or drop-in.

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Drop-In Tutoring

Get on-the-spot help with no appointment — noon to 6 p.m., Monday–Friday in JES A315 — for Biology, Chemistry, Math, and Physics.

Supplemental Instruction (SI) & Peer-Led Team Learning (PLTL)

Weekly, student-led study sessions for historically challenging courses, where Leaders who excelled in the course guide collaborative problem-solving. 

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Peer Academic Coaching

Work one-on-one with a trained peer coach — or join an accountability group — on time management, exam prep, and study strategies. 

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Learning Specialists

Professional learning specialists provide personalized support to strengthen your study strategies and adapt to the demands of your courses. 

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Math Refreshers & Reviews

Free workshops that rebuild the math skills you need, from start-of-semester refreshers to targeted exam reviews. 

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Workshops

Interactive sessions on study skills, time management, test prep, and public speaking. 

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Texas Success Initiative (TSI)

Support for meeting the state's Texas Success Initiative requirements and academic-readiness benchmarks. 

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How to Refer a Student

Faculty and staff can connect a student to Sanger in just a couple of minutes. See the referral options on our Faculty & Staff Resources page.

Our Impact Report

Explore our reach, engagement, and outcomes across the year — visits by program and college, repeat-visitor patterns, and student demographics.