About the MLSC
Our Mission
The Mathematics Learning Success Center offers free drop-in tutoring for all OSU and
NOC students enrolled in MATH-prefix courses. The MLSC is a welcoming, inclusive environment
for studying mathematics. Our undergraduate peer tutors work to empower students to
succeed in their mathematics classes. We are committed to helping students recognize
their strengths, enhance their mathematical skills, boost their confidence, and further
develop their ability to learn independently.
Our Story
The Mathematics Learning Success Center was established in 1985. It was located in
the basement of the building previously known as North Murray. When that building
was renovated, it was moved to the 4th floor of the Classroom building for several
years. We moved into our permanent location on the 5th floor of the OSU library in
2013 as part of our Success in Undergraduate Mathematics (SUMS) initiative.
Our Space
The MLSC has over 8000 square feet and consists of three main rooms: a large computer
lab that seats 130 people, and two large tutoring rooms that seat 50 people each.
The large rooms have multimedia equipment and internet connection. There are whiteboard
walls in many of the spaces. There are also six smaller tutoring rooms that can seat
6 people each which are often used for instructor office hours or small group study
sessions.