Cornerstone:
The Center for Advanced Learning

Our Mission

  • Helping to ensure that all WU undergraduates succeed and persist to graduation in their chosen fields
  • Enriching and supporting the individual student’s educational experience
  • Offering active and collaborative learning opportunities to help students make the transition to college
  • Helping students master class materials in foundational courses and prepare for advanced courses and major-related courses

Academic Mentoring Click for More

  • Mentor-led study groups, workshops, and help sessions for designated courses
  • One-on-one academic mentoring and coaching
  • Time-management and study skills instruction
  • Evening help-desks and residential hall-based peer mentors in writing, calculus, chemistry; and more.

Disability Resources Click for More

The University’s official source for students with disabilities or suspected disabilities. If you have received accommodations in the past or have any physical or learning or attention disorder, you may request accommodations and services to ensure equal access in the classroom.

Trio Click for More

Trio is a federally-funded program administered by Cornerstone offering academic support, financial aid, assistance in preparing for graduate school admissions examinations, and student leadership training programs. In addition, cultural programs, summer internship assistance, and personal relationships with students are part of Washington University’s commitment to the TRIO Program. Eligible students include those who meet one or more of the following requirements:

  • First-generation college students
  • Students from low income families (based on federal guidelines)
  • Students who have a documented disability

The Cornerstone Technology Lab Click for More

Cornerstone also houses a Technology Lab with PC and Macintosh workstations, a printer, specialized software, tech support, and quiet, comfortable study spaces that also include wireless connections for laptop use.