Strategic Alternative Learning Techniques (SALT) Center | Maximizing success for students with learning and attention challenges

COVID-19 Update: All of our services will be provided online for the rest of the semester. Our staff has reached out to all enrolled students to provide them with additional instructions and assistance with the transition. Online services are accessible through the Zoom video chat platform. A Zoom link to your scheduled appointments will activate within TutorTrac 15 minutes prior to your meeting. If you enter a session early, you may need to wait in a virtual waiting room. Please email your specialist if you have any questions or concerns. We are here for you and want to help you stay on track to finish out the semester strong.

We Help Students Who Learn Differently

For students with learning and attention challenges, college might seem intimidating. You’re ready to be independent, but you also need a little extra help every now and then. That’s where we come in…

The Strategic Alternative Learning Techniques (SALT) Center is an academic support program that provides services to UA students with learning and attention challenges. Our innovative approach is recognized as one of the most successful at promoting student achievement in the university setting.

Future Students

Curious how the SALT Center can help? Find out how we empower you to achieve your personal and professional goals.

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Current Students

Need a little help? Get connected to your Student Support Specialist, tutoring, workshops, events, and one-on-one attention.

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Alumni, Family & Friends

Want to help students who learn differently? Discover all the ways you can support our mission.

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The support you need to succeed on your own

For many students, college is a rite of passage; an opportunity to find yourself and become independent. As a world-class research university with more than 120 majors and over 500 student organizations, the University of Arizona offers the freedom to explore and grow. And for students with learning and attention challenges, the SALT Center is here to empower that growth with the strategies and techniques you need to succeed.

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Salt Center Services

Learn more about the services that have made the SALT Center the leading academic support program for college students who learn differently.

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Student Support Specialists

Get help with educational planning, goal setting, time management, organization, and personalized learning strategies.

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Tutoring Sessions

Our certified tutors provide customized strategies based on each student’s individual needs.

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Workshops

Attend workshops to develop your skills and discover new academic strategies.

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Psychological Services

Get help coping with things like stress, anxiety, depression, and managing life in college.

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Educational Technology Solutions

Discover innovative apps and tools to support different learning styles and needs.

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How We Help Students Succeed

At the SALT Center, there are no “special classes” or signals that set you apart from other students. Instead, we help you develop the lifelong skills and habits you need to succeed, both during and after college. You’ll always have people who believe in you and are here to support you through any challenge, even when you aren’t sure what kind of help you need.

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Apply to Start Your Journey Today

There’s nothing stopping you! The SALT Center can provide the strategies, tools, and encouragement you need to succeed at the University of Arizona. We’re here to empower you in pursuit of your dreams, but only you can chase them. Ready to get started?

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The Learning Specialist helped make sure I was prepared and knew what hurdles were in front of me. If I ever had any questions, with just my overall education, I could talk with them. And that’s the main reason I went to the University of Arizona, because of the SALT program. - Daniel Carney