Frequently Asked Questions
Browse the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) below to learn more about the Peer Tutoring Program in the Student Success Center. You can contact the Peer Tutoring Coordinator for more confirmation about whether the program is right for you.
What is Peer Tutoring?
Peer Tutoring is a meeting with another student (the Peer Tutor) for assistance with a specific course.
Is Peer Tutoring done individually or in group sessions?
We offer both individual and group peer tutoring. This varies depending on the course and your learning needs. The goal is to help you find ways to learn material that you don’t understand.
Is there a Peer Tutor available for every subject?
We are still growing our tutoring program, so we do not have tutors for every course yet. If you have a need, please let us know as soon as possible, so that we can try to find a peer tutor.
Is there any cost for Peer Tutoring Services?
No. There is no additional cost for a Student Success Center Peer Tutor beyond your tuition and fees.
Would you like to be a Peer Tutor?
One of the best ways to make sure that you really know something is to teach it to someone else. When you teach others you must be able to break down the material and explain it in your own words. This deepens your understanding of the content and is one of the benefits of becoming a Peer Tutor. Are you interested in learning more about becoming a Peer Tutor? Browse through the Frequently Asked Questions below and see if being a Peer Tutor is for you.
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Frequently Asked Questions for Potential Peer Tutors
What is a Peer Tutor?
A peer tutor is a student who has done well in a course and wants to share his/her expertise with other students. A peer tutor is patient, can explain information clearly, and wants to work with other students.
Is there a need for Peer Tutors?
Yes! We look for new peer tutors all of the time.
Who can become a Peer Tutor?
We generally want students to have earned an A or B in a course (or be earning that grade right now). Peer tutors must also be recommended by the faculty for that course or by the Associate Dean of the college.
Are Peer Tutors paid?
For most students, yes, being a Peer Tutor is a paid position. There are a few exceptions that have to do with work eligibility. If you’re not eligible to work as a paid peer tutor, you may volunteer for the experience. The Peer Tutoring Coordinator can give you more details about both the volunteer and the paid opportunities.
Is there training for Peer Tutors?
Yes, we do provide training for our peer tutors in person and online through Blackboard. You’ll get some great ideas about how to work with individuals and groups, and different ways to help students learn