The Peer Tutoring Network is a supplemental, approval-based, subject-specific tutoring option for students who have already sought out support from professors, teaching assistants, supplemental instruction sessions, and general tutoring centers like the Writing Center and the Quantitative Literacy Center. Peer tutors are selected from students who have demonstrated outstanding success in the subject matter and a propensity for excellent communication.
After you have utilized all available academic resources but still require further assistance, you can submit an application for subject-specific tutoring approval. The application approval process requires students to first utilize academic support resources, faculty office hours, TA sessions, and supplemental instruction opportunities before seeking a tutor.
The PTN does not offer tutoring for subjects offered through other centers. Students may receive a peer tutor for a maximum of 2 courses and up to 3 hours of tutoring per week per course. We may not be able to fulfill all peer tutoring requests because tutors may not be available for all courses.
We recommend that you discuss your request for a tutor with your professor. Your professor can clarify the specific areas that you are struggling with and how a Peer Tutor can be most helpful to you.
Once approved, you will receive a welcome email introducing you to your assigned Peer Tutor. You and your Peer Tutor will work together to schedule your tutoring session and maintain ongoing communication. Tutors will meet with you from 1-3 hours per week based on your shared availability and need.
Complete a separate request for each course. On average, it takes about two weeks to approve the application, match a tutor and student, and begin tutoring. We may not be able to fulfill all peer tutoring requests because tutors may not be available for all courses.
*This form is closed for the Spring 2024 Semester*
The Economics department requires that all requests for a tutor in an Economics course first go through your professor. Your professor will help to create a plan for improvement and if they determine that a tutor is necessary to help you succeed, then they will find an appropriate tutor and contact the PTN. The PTN can not provide a tutor without your professor’s approval.
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