Hours
Spring 2025 In-Person Hours (beginning Tuesday, January 28th):
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 3:00-7:00PM
- Wednesday: 5:15PM-7:15PM
- Thursday: 3:00PM-7:00PM
- Friday: 12:30PM-4:30PM
Closed Spring Recess (March 25-28)
Closes for the semester on Friday, May 2, 2025.
Note: While we strive to maintain staffing during these hours, please note that occasional unexpected circumstances may affect our availability. We appreciate your understanding.
Location
- Service Memorial Institute Room 133 (SMI 133)
- 470 N. Charter St.
- Madison, WI 53706
Who we are and what we do
The Statistics Learning Center (SLC) is here facilitate the success of students taking our introductory courses. The SLC offers free drop-in learning support for students enrolled in STAT 240, 301, 324, and 371.
Stop in and take advantage of learning support provided by:
- Discussing concepts from the text or lecture that need further clarification or explanation
- Obtaining a deeper and more satisfying grasp of statistical concepts
- Getting assistance in a small group or 1-on-1 tutoring
The SLC is run by Teaching Assistants from our courses, alongside peer mentors.
We look forward to assisting you!
How to find us in the Medical Sciences Center
Steenbock Library is offering workshops on how to use Python and/or R programming language for data analysis this (Spring 2025) semester!
Registration is required! (workshops are offered online)
R series starts January 31st & Python series starts February 4th.
Click here to learn more & register
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What if I would like to tutor?
Students interested in a position in the Statistics Learning Center can apply here:
Be aware that the SLC is looking mostly for students who can assist students in STAT 301 and STAT 371 at this time.
SLC Expectations
You are expected to have already attempted to do your assignment and come to the SLC with questions and for clarification of material. Please be respectful of the space and the people occupying the space.
R Studio and Python tutorials
Webinars and videos: https://rstudio.com/resources/webinars/
Tutorials: https://docs.rstudio.com/tutorials/user/
Cheatsheets: https://rstudio.com/resources/cheatsheets/
RStudio Connect user guide: https://docs.rstudio.com/connect/user/
Using Python with RStudio Connect: https://solutions.rstudio.com/documents/Using-Python-with-RStudio-Connect-1.7.0.pdf
RStudio Professional Drivers: https://docs.rstudio.com/pro-drivers/
Other support available on campus:
- Academic Match Program: Sponsored by the L&S Student Academic Affairs and the Greater University Tutoring Service (GUTS), the Academic Match Program is available for students enrolled in STAT 301 and 371. The program matches student tutors with students seeking weekly help in high enrollment academic subjects. AM tutoring groups are led by one tutor and include up to a maximum of eight students. Groups meet for two hours every week. Please visit the Academic Match Program website or email guts-am@rso.wisc.edu.
- Software training and workshops: DoIT Academic Technology’s Software Training for Students offers a variety of technology classes and custom trainings designed to meet the needs of students. These include technology workshops, project support, and online trainings. Find more details on the DoIT website.
- Learning support across campus: For more information about learning support or other tutoring centers across campus, visit the UW-Madison Learning Support website.
- University Health Services – Mental Health Services: UHS offers no-cost mental health services including 24/7 crisis support, survivor services, group and individual counseling, and more. Explore more on the UHS website.