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ARC Language Lab

Language Support Lab

Get language help with your art and design courses, oral presentations and critiques, Midpoint/Final Review, graduate thesis project, or Directed Study research by department. Undergraduate, domestic, and international students all welcome!

Each Language Support Lab provides individualized, language-based assistance to domestic and international students, both graduate and undergraduate, by appointment or drop-in. Tutors are ESL support professionals who specialize in course content for specific majors.

  • Open to both domestic and international students
  • Undergraduates also welcome for help with classes or projects
  • Provide individualized language support by appointment or drop-in
  • Taught by ESL support professionals with course content expertise in each department
  • Available to all students seeking language help with:
  • Understanding other course content or materials
  • Research and concept development for projects
  • Class presentations or participation in critiques
  • Cultural aspects of classes or projects
  • Midpoint or Final Review proposals or presentations
  • Graduate final projects or thesis
  • Content-specific writing assistance
  • Help with resumes, internships, or job interviews
  • Tutors and locations vary according to major
  • Not all departments offer labs every semester

    Students should attend Department Workshops (offered through individual departments) for specialized art and design or technical help.