Tutoring

• Tutoring is an individual, student-directed mode of learning, provided on an on-demand basis
• The tutoring program is designed with 1000- and 2000-level courses in mind.
• Tutoring is not offered for writing.  Writing assistance is available through the Writing Center in Lamson Library.
• Tutoring is open to all undergraduate students
• Students may only request a tutor for two classes per semester.
• All students qualify for one hour of tutoring per course per week. Students who qualify for our TRIO grant may receive additional hours.
• Tutoring is a service, not an accommodation.
• Tutoring does not guarantee a passing grade. Students are responsible for their own grades.
• Peer tutors provide academic support either individually or in small groups.
• Tutors encourage students to become independent learners by using active study strategies.
• Tutors work very hard to establish a positive learning environment for their peers.
• Tutoring is not a quick fix; rather, it is an additional academic commitment

If you experience academic difficulties, you are strongly encouraged to drop in to work with a study skills tutor who can help you refine and develop appropriate study techniques.

Study Skills Development covers such areas as:

• note-taking
• organization
• time management
• effective textbook reading
• test preparation
• assignment and syllabus interpretation review
• prioritizing assignments
• goal-setting

Stop by the PASS Office in Speare to work with a Study Skills tutor, or email the Associate Director (aricciardi@plymouth.edu) to learn more.

• Tutors are recruited through faculty recommendations. All tutors must have at least one faculty recommendation to be considered for hire.
• Tutors need to have a GPA of at least 3.0, and this must be maintained for every semester that a tutor works for The PASS Office.
• Tutors need to have earned an A or an A- in the course(s) for which they want to tutor.
• Drop by the PASS Office and talk to a tutor to find out more about our tutoring program. There is no better way to learn about tutoring.
• Fill out the Tutor Application and the Application for Services, and return them to the PASS Office.
• Include a non-official copy of your PSU transcript with your application