Where is the Language Resource Center?

New in the Winter 2026 Semester: The Language Resource Center is located in Harden 203A. 

Curious how to visit our in-person tutors at the Language Resource Center (LRC)? See the steps below:

  • Access the second floor of Harden Hall, and enter the Lydia Olson Library. 
  • Enter the Learning Commons, which is located on the front of the building facing the Academic Mall. 
  • Turn left past the Learning Commons front desk, and you'll see the Language Resource Center.

After watching the video, you’ll know how to find it from entering the library’s doors on either side. Come visit us anytime!

Frequently Asked Questions

We currently offer free tutoring both in-person and virtually in American Sign Language (ASL), Chinese, French, German, and Spanish.

Tutors are available for assistance with homework questions, essay review, test prep, and conversation practice. 

No. Tutoring is available on a first-come, first-served basis. As tutors for each language are limited, it is important that you review the tutoring schedule above before visiting the Language Resource Center, as well as receiving online tutoring. If you need to review an assignment with a tutor, please be sure to leave yourself plenty of time before the assignment due date.

No. If Northern cancels classes due to inclement weather, our virtual tutoring and in-person tutoring shifts in the Language Resource Center are also canceled.

 

Please email us at llis@nmu.edu and provide a brief explanation of the situation.

If you forgot to log your hours in UltraTime and it is past the timeframe to submit for that payroll period, tutors must do the following:

  1. Complete the Late Student/Temp Time Sheet. This document can be found on Human Resources' UltraTime page. Please follow the instructions on the form.
  2. Once you've completed and signed the Late Student/Temp Time Sheet, you will need Dr. Ulland's signature for the supervisor section. You can either email her the form or drop it off at the LLIS Office in 145 Whitman.
  3. Once Dr. Ulland has reviewed and signed the Late Student/Temp Time Sheet, she will email the form to Payroll for processing. 

Check out NMU's Human Resources page for more details on the Michigan Earned Sick Time Act. 

For any additional questions or comments, please contact the Department of Languages, Literatures and International Studies Admin Assistant, Sam Marier (smarier@nmu.edu or 906-227-2940).