Labs, Centers and Services

Language Lab

The Savaiano-Cress Language Laboratories offer a variety of media services to world language students. Audio, video and computer equipment are available to students and faculty alike, with the goal of enhancing and expanding the learning experience through the use of instructional media. Hours are flexible to accommodate all students’ needs.

Math Lab

The Math Lab, 107 Lindquist Hall, offers free, drop-in mathematics tutoring for WSU students enrolled in the following courses:

Course Title Hours
Intermediate Algebra
College Algebra
Precalculus Mathematics
College Trigonometry
Business Calculus
Calculus I
Calculus II
Elementary Statistics

Students may work independently knowing that help is available when needed. The Math Lab is staffed by graduate and undergraduate students who are studying mathematics and/or mathematics-related disciplines. No appointment is necessary; students are encouraged to visit the lab during its hours of operation. To determine the hours for the current semester, check the Math Lab’s website1.

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Writing Center

The WSU Writing Center, 601 Lindquist Hall, is free and open to all WSU students. In the Writing Center, all students can meet with a tutor who is either an undergraduate or graduate student. While tutors do not proofread or edit, they offer assistance with all aspects of writing, including brainstorming, organization, style and revision, as well as specific writing concerns voiced by the student. A tutoring session lasts about 30 minutes. No appointment is necessary. The Writing Center can be contacted at 316-978-3173.

In addition to tutoring, the center is equipped with five computers with internet access, Windows and Microsoft Word (printing services are not available). Students may also use the Writing Center as a quiet study space.

The Writing Center is open 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m.–4 p.m. on Friday. It opens the second week of classes and closes at the end of the last day of classes each semester. It is not open on study day, during finals or on holidays. Should the university close due to inclement weather, the Writing Center also closes. Note: Hours are subject to change due to any staffing constraints.

Additionally, the Online Writing Center (OWL) is available for tutoring assistance. Their access link is available through the Writing Center's website. Students should allow their submissions two business days for completion. 

Testing Services

Testing Services is an all-in-one testing resource on campus. The exams provided by the Office of Student Accommodations and Testing include make-up exams, accommodations exams for students registered with Disability Services, placement exams for English and math, as well as certification tests for community professionals, and more.

Contact Testing Services in 320 Grace Wilkie Hall, at 316-978-TEST (8378), or on the Testing Services website1.

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