What to expect from Peer Tutoring
Tutoring will help you with material in specific courses including extra practice, preparing for tests, understanding notes/readings, and clarifying concepts from class. Tutoring is more than just homework help; your tutor will help you be successful in the class and help you develop skills you can apply elsewhere.
Tutoring sessions typically last 45 minutes to 1 hour, but there is flexibility based on your needs and your tutor's schedule. After you have signed up for a tutoring session, keep an eye on your email! Your tutor will email you to introduce themselves, tell you where to meet, and ask what you want to accomplish during your session. Having a clear goal in mind or a specific set of questions will help make your session as productive as possible.
General locations and hours for Peer Tutoring and Peer Academic Coaching are as follows:
Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm in the Student Success Center (CEN 2104)
Monday - Friday 4pm - 8pm in McIntyre Library (2nd floor, 2003A)
Sunday 11am - 8pm in McIntyre Library (2nd floor, 2003A)
Cancelling Appointments
Appointments must be cancelled in Navigate at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled time. To cancel a previously scheduled appointment, log into the Navigate app or website, click on your upcoming appointments, select Cancel My Attendance, and follow the on-screen directions. Email your tutor if you need to cancel an appointment less than 24 hours before the scheduled time.
What if no available appointments fit my schedule?
Not a problem! Please contact Amy Root at rootar@uwec.edu or stop by our office in Centennial 2104 and we'll work with you to find an alternative time.
Looking for something else?
We're here to help. See below for some other available resources offered by other departments on campus or stop by our office in 2104 Centennial to see what might be available to you.
- Math tutoring: Math tutoring is available through the mathematics department. Please find more information about the Math Lab and math tutoring options by clicking here.
- When tutoring isn't available:
- Contact a member at the front desk in the Student Success Center by phone or email at 715-836-2200 or email at ASC01@uwec.edu. We may be able to refer you to other services available on campus.
- Check to see if your course has Supplemental Instruction
- See your course professor during office hours. Professors hold office hours specifically to meet with students and are available to assist you.
- Search your textbook title on the Internet. Many publishers have additional resources available to assist students using their textbooks.
- Stop by the academic department office to ask about any available tutoring or resources to assist students. Some departments or student groups offer drop-in tutoring hours.
- Start your own study group with people in your class. The library has study rooms available.
- If you want to develop strategies relating to test performance, textbook reading, note-taking, or other important academic skills, consider trying Peer Academic Coaching.
