UC Berkeley Student Learning Center

Greetings, Golden Bears!

Looking for a way to connect with your peers, while also strengthening your language skills and broadening your cultural horizons?

The SLC’s Language Exchange Program invites you to join us for meaningful connection and language learning this semester. Whether you’re a novice hoping to become more fluent in a new language, a native speaker looking to keep your language skills fresh, or somewhere in between, we have a variety of low-pressure opportunities to develop your linguistic skills and expand your cultural horizons.

In our pair/trio format, you can be matched with 1-2 peers who are proficient in the language you’d like to practice and who are seeking support with a language you know. It’s a great, flexible option for language exchange. If you’re interested in something more structured, you can join our language pods, weekly practice sessions facilitated by LEP Student Coordinators where you can find consistent support and connect with peers learning the same language. We also offer conversation groups, weekly small groups hosted by fellow students who are proficient in the language.

Join us to enhance your language skills while engaging with the rich diversity of Cal’s global community. To learn more and attend an orientation, visit our website: bit.ly/orient-LEP. See you soon!

Dear Golden Bears and Community Members,

The Student Learning Center’s peer learning community is facing a significant challenge.

The University is proposing a 20% cut in SLC’s tutor and student staff budget—a reduction that would mean approximately 11,000 fewer hours of peer learning and academic support, about 70 fewer student employee positions, and fewer opportunities for students to learn, connect, and grow together.

The SLC has supported many scholars in their learning, helped them to build confidence, and provided a space for them to ask questions, collaborate, and grow. These services are peer-led and at risk due to the proposed budget cut.

We encourage you to add your name to this petition (bit.ly/protectslc) calling on University leadership to reconsider this reduction and protect SLC’s peer learning model. We urge you to affirm the importance of undergraduate learning by making your voice heard.

The SLC has always been more than a place to get support with coursework. It is a community where students learn how to learn, find connection and belonging, take intellectual risks, discover what they are capable of, and help one another thrive.

At this moment of financial pressure, Berkeley must decide what it will protect. We believe the learning, development, and support of undergraduates should remain among the University’s highest priorities.

Join us in speaking up for our learning community that has supported so many Berkeley students: bit.ly/protectslc.

Connecting, creating, and building community at Neuro Nexus! ✨

From crafting custom fidget bracelets and swapping favorite learning strategies to sharing honest campus experiences, thank you to everyone who showed up and made it so special. We hope you found meaningful moments and felt a sense of community and belonging among fellow neurodivergent learners at Cal.

Swipe through to re-live the magic, then stay tuned for more info about our next event coming soon!

Greetings, facilitators! The DeCal proposal deadline for Spring 2027 is just around the corner, and we’re so excited to see your classes coming together.

Planning a DeCal is about more than just making a syllabus and finding a department sponsor; it’s also about creating a dynamic, inclusive learning space where students will feel inspired to explore your topic. Now is the perfect time to connect with fellow facilitators and explore ways to optimize students’ experience in your class.

That’s why we’re excited to invite you to the Undergraduate Course Facilitator Training and Resources (UCFTR) Program’s upcoming training workshop, “Facilitation Habits That Enhance Student Learning.” In this collaborative workshop, we’ll grow our skills as intentional facilitators equipped to foster critical thinking and dialogue. You’ll come away with a better understanding of common teaching pitfalls, and a practical toolkit of facilitation techniques to confidently and effectively engage your students.

This workshop fulfills the mandatory pedagogical training requirement for first-time DeCal facilitators.

Upcoming dates:
Wednesday, September 30 || 5-6PM
Monday, October 5 || 5-6PM
Tuesday, October 13 || 2-3PM

RSVP at bit.ly/regis-cfh for more information. See you soon!

Greetings, Golden Bears! 🐻 You're invited to the 2026 LEP Moon Festival!

Celebrated across East and Southeast Asia, the Moon Festival marks the arrival of autumn and the harvest moon—a cherished time for reuniting with loved ones and sharing mooncakes. Join us in celebrating culture, community, and the joy of togetherness through fun activities, sweet treats, and great conversation!

When: Friday, September 25, from 4:00–5:30 PM

Where: Room 113, Student Center

RSVP: Please RSVP via https://bit.ly/LEP-MoonFestival to meet and mingle with peers from around the world.

Tap into the power of conversation to build writing momentum with Weekly Service (bit.ly/slcwpwt)! You’ll build your process, strategies, and projects week to week with a writing partner who gets to know you and your writing. Weekly is great if you have a lot of writing, an in-depth project, or just want to reach your writing goals.

To sign up, all you need to do is fill out our weekly request form (bit.ly/weeklyrf), and we’ll match you with a tutor based on your availability.

Pro tip: you can request a particular tutor for Weekly, and a great way to get to know tutors in advance is by visiting Drop-in (http://bit.ly/slcwpdt) and Appointments (bit.ly/writingappt)!

Join the SLP Neurodivergent Student Advisory Board at Neuro Nexus: A Neurodivergent Student Social!

Designed by and for neurodivergent students, this event is a dedicated space for you to connect, reflect, and build a genuine sense of community with neurodivergent peers. We’ll have three stations for you to:

❤️Share your experiences and reflect on your neurodivergent identity in a community of peers
💎Create your own fidget bracelet
🔨Swap tools, resources, and strategies that support learning and thriving at Cal

When: September 25, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Where: Student Center, Floor 2 next to Room 201A!
RSVP: bit.ly/neuro-nexus

We cannot wait to connect with you and continue building a vibrant, supportive neurodivergent community at Cal!

With Week 4 already coming to a close and midterm season on the horizon, the SLC Math/Stat Program invites you to incorporate Drop-in tutoring into your weekly routine and take ownership of your learning! ✨

Drop-In tutoring takes place Monday–Thursday, 1–6pm, and Fridays 1–5pm, located in the Atrium of the Student Center. Tutoring is available for the following courses:

⭐ Lower-Division: Math 1, 3, 10A, 10B, 16A, 16B, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 74
⭐ Upper-Division: Math 104, Math 110, Math 113, Math 128A, Math 185
⭐ Statistics: Stat 2, 20, 134

Whether you’re studying for a midterm, working through problem sets, or seeking a mathematical community to talk through and refine your understanding of course content, our team of peer tutors and professional staff are available to support you on your own way to mastering the material.

Reach out to us via email [email protected] if you have any questions. We hope to see you soon! 💙💛

Reminder for all future DeCal facilitators!

This week, the SLC’s Undergraduate Course Facilitator Training and Resources (UCFTR) Program is hosting two info sessions where you can learn about the DeCal proposal process, develop your course vision, and collaborate with fellow facilitators. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the resources and community that will help make your DeCal a success.

RSVP for “Getting Started: The A to Z of Proposing a DeCal” at http://bit.ly/regis-igs for more details.

Upcoming dates:
Wednesday, 9/16, 3-4 PM in-person
Friday, 9/18, 2-3 PM on Zoom

See you soon!

Golden Bears, ever wonder what it takes to start your own DeCal? 🤔

Join an info session with the SLC’s Undergraduate Course Facilitator Training and Resources (UCFTR) Program to find out!

Facilitating a DeCal is a great way to share your passions and learn alongside your peers. UCFTR is here to help you get started and support you on your journey as a facilitator. In our workshop “Getting Started: The A to Z of Proposing a DeCal,” you’ll have a chance to develop your course vision in community with other facilitators and learn the important deadlines, policies, and requirements of creating a DeCal. You’ll leave feeling connected, inspired, and ready to take your next steps.

Upcoming dates:
Wednesday, 9/16, 3-4 PM in-person
Friday, 9/18, 2-3 PM on Zoom

RSVP at http://bit.ly/regis-igs for more details. We can’t wait to see you!