Every year competent, experienced students are trained and equipped to serve their fellow students as tutors in a wide variety of subjects. Tutorials may take one of three formats: individual sessions, small group tutorials of two to four students, or large group study sessions. Students can request individual assistance in study skills and time management.
Students simply complete an application to be paired with a peer tutor, then the student makes an appointment to meet with the tutor. It’s that easy! For each course a student is enrolled in, the student may receive two hours of tutoring per week.
Students desiring tutorial assistance can make an appointment by calling or by stopping at the desk during regular hours. Most students using tutoring services choose on their own to seek assistance. Some may also be referred by their instructor, advisor, or other college personnel.
Why Might You Visit the Tutoring Center?
- You’re getting Bs but you want to get As
- You don’t feel comfortable talking in class
- You are concerned you may not pass the class
- You’re attending class regularly but you feel like you’re missing important points
- You feel like you’re a slow reader
- You’re having trouble completing tests in the allotted time
- You’re spending hours studying for class but you are still not “getting it”
- You feel like you don’t have enough time to get everything done
- You’re not sure how to take notes
- You want to sign up for a tutor or study group
- You did well in a class and want to look into becoming a tutor
Requesting a Tutor
There are three easy steps to getting a tutor:
- Complete the Tutoring Assistance Form.
- File it with the Tutoring Office. If you wish to discuss the form or if you have specific concerns, you may set up an appointment with the Tutoring Office Director.
- Set up a meeting with your tutor. After your application has been received, the tutoring office will set you up with a peer tutor and notify you of his/her contact information. At that time, it is up to you to set up a time with your tutor.
