Learning Commons & Tutoring

Learning Commons

Successful students reach out to other for help!

Watch this video on the Bloomington Student Success Center to learn more about free tutoring services, face-to-face and online, at Ivy Tech Bloomington!

Tutoring and Academic Assistance

Bloomington Learning Commons
The Learning Commons (Tutoring) is in room D117, and now offers both face-to-face and virtual tutoring in quantitative reasoning, algebra, finite math, calculus, or anatomy/physiology, writing, and more!

To see in-person tutoring subjects and times, see the In-Person Tutoring Schedule.
For online zoom tutoring, reserve an appointment on the Online Tutoring Page.
For help with writing a paper, submit a copy of your draft and the assignment sheet to the Writing Center Submission Form.
If you need help with any aspect of IvyLearn, send an email to bloomington-edtech@ivytech.edu.
If at any time you can't find what you're looking for, click on the Help tab above to contact a Librarian, and we'll help you find what you need.

Ivy Tech Student and Social Life

Student Life
Clubs and more at the Bloomington Campus
Social Media Tutorials
Learn the basics of Facebook, Twitter, Skype and more.

Student Success Tips

Study Skills
Guide with tips on how to be a successful student from Cuesta College.
General Study Skills
Study skills guide from Niagra University.
Personal Goal Setting
Tips for setting and achieving your career goals.
Setting and Reaching Goals
This chapter from an open textbook gives good advice on goal setting from the University of Minnesota.
The Learning Toolbox
Tips and advice for improving study skills from James Madison University.

E-books on Student Success

The Adult Student's Guide to Survival and Success by Al Siebert; Mary Karr; Kristin Pintarich (Editor)
Call Number: Ebook Central (Proquest)
ISBN: 9780944227459
Publication Date: 2016
Whether enrolling in college for the first time or returning after an extended absence, this one-stop reference provides adult students with a wealth of practical guidance once they hit campus--either brick and mortar or online.
Simply Better by Bryan Goodwin
Call Number: eBook Central (ProQuest)
ISBN: 9781416612957
Publication Date: 2011
The secrets of college success by Jacobs, Lynn F.
Call Number: Ebook Central (Proquest)
ISBN: 9781118575123
Publication Date: 2013
Passing exams for dummies by Sherratt, Patrick.
Call Number: Ebook Central (Proquest)
ISBN: 9780730304425
Publication Date: 2013
How to be a student: 100 great ideas and practical habits for students everywhere by Moore, Sarah
Call Number: Ebook Central (Proquest)
ISBN: 0335216528
Publication Date: 2005
I can finish college the overcome any obstacle and get your degree guide by Cantarella, Marcia Y.
Call Number: Ebook Collection (EBSCO)
ISBN: 9781402272776
Publication Date: 2012
Get organized by Fry, Ronald W.
Call Number: Ebook Collection (EBSCO)
ISBN: 9781435461147
Publication Date: 2011
Skilful time management! by Levin, Peter
Call Number: eBook Central (ProQuest)
ISBN: 9780335222940
Publication Date: 2007