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Learning Help Centers

Need learning help? We’ve got you covered…

  • Math
  • English
  • Research
  • Writing
  • Computers

Your Class Instructor

Make sure you let your class instructor know if you are having problems. He or she should be your first stop for class questions.

Skill building and homework help

We have a number of services that can help you build basic skills, provide advice on essays and research papers, and even assist with homework.

Language Center

If you need extra assistance when it comes to writing or foreign languages, the Language Center is the place to go. We have tutors available to assist students with every aspect of writing, from homework assignments to class projects. We even have computers available with word processing programs. If foreign language is the issue, we have computer programs like Rosetta Stone that can help you. The Center also has specialized ESOL software.

  • Location: Ramer Building 157
  • Phone: (615) 230 - 3323

Newskills Learning Center

The NewSkills Learning Center offers self-paced instruction for students to improve their basic skills in reading, writing, and math. You can take classes to help with placement exams or hone skills you will need for upcoming course work. You can even take some credit classes for developmental reading, writing, and math. And if you need one-on-one assistance, NewSkills also has tutors ready to help.

  • Location: Warf Building 126
  • Phone: (615) 230 - 3676

Math & Science Lab

The Math and Science Lab is a resource available for students in all of our math classes and applied math science courses like chemistry and physics. We have a staff of tutors and computer software ready to help.

  • Location: Warf Building 123
  • Phone: (615) 230 - 3387

Disability Services

Disability Services can help students with learning needs, physical needs, accessibility issues and tutoring.

  • Location: Wood Campus Center 108
  • Phone: (615) 230 - 3472

Thigpen Library

An online tutorial is provided online at for patrons to learn the basics for locating books, journal articles, and dependable websites. If you have a question about your research, you can call the Library or email a librarian at librarian@volstate.edu.

The library has dozens of computers, group study rooms, a copy center, lounge areas for reading, magazines and newspapers, the latest novels and books on CD, wireless access, and a helpful staff ready to answer your questions and to show you around. Many of our resources are available 24/7 through the internet.

  • Phone: (615) 230 - 3400
  • Hours: Monday – Thursday: 7:30 am to 9:00 pm; Friday: 7:30 am to 4:30 pm; Saturday: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Computer Lab

The Computer Labs are open for all students with lab assistants available.

  • Location: Thigpen Library, Mattox Building, and Livingston Center

IT Help Desk

The IT Help Desk can help anyone with problems that may occur with online registration, student login, etc.

  • Phone: (615) 230 - 3302

Still can’t find what you need?

Visit the Advising Center for one-on-one counseling. Advisors can give you a fresh perspective on an academic problem. If you’re struggling, make sure you get the help you need.

  • Location: Ramer Building 174
  • Phone: (615) 230 - 3702