The Focused Inquiry Learning Lounge (FILL)

The FILL provides resources and programs to support student success and belonging in the Department of Focused Inquiry (FI).

We offer peer mentoring, workshops, and other resources so that you can:

take ownership of your FI coursework
increase your academic confidence
meet and network with faculty, staff, and other students
practice peer review (important for science students!)
practice receiving feedback on your work (important for many careers)
save time getting started on assignments (come see us if you tend to drag out starting a new assignment)
make the most out of your time in college

Any student can benefit from our services. Even if you're doing well, we can help you thrive by networking or refining your work, for example. Or, if you're just plain confused, we can help you too!

The FILL is open virtually for Summer 2021. See below for our virtual services and how to schedule equipment check-out.

Chat with us (Monday - Friday 9 am - 1 pm)

Read our newsletter, the ReFILL.

Have an idea for a workshop or resource? Please email us: ucfill@vcu.edu

Peer Mentoring

Schedule a virtual appointment with a FILL Peer Mentor in Navigate. You can also check Navigate for our drop-in hours.

FILL Peer Mentors are VCU students who have successfully completed UNIV 111, 112, and 200. We are here to support you in reaching your full potential in those courses. We can help with class presentations, MLA/APA citations, how to talk to your professor, and information about other VCU resources. If you have a question and don't know who to ask, ask us! If we can't answer it, we'll work to connect you with someone who can.

Laptop and Equipment Checkout

Equipment check-out is available for Summer 2021. Fill out the FILL Equipment Check-out Agreement, and we will get in touch with you to schedule pick-up and drop-off.