Tutoring at Iowa State University

Knack, the official peer tutoring partner at Iowa State University

Iowa State is partnering with Knack, the leading peer-to-peer tutoring platform available for undergraduate students. Knack’s unique approach to student learning has helped student reach their academic goals, graduate on time, and find success in the classroom. Best of all, it will be available free to students who are enrolled in eligible courses.

How Knack Works

Knack Tutors are top-performing Iowa State students who have excelled in the courses they are approved to tutor, ensuring high-quality support. Tutoring is free for students who are enrolled in eligible courses, with flexible options for online sessions available before, during, and after traditional office hours. The Knack platform allows students to book one-on-one and group tutoring services or sign up to become a tutor themselves.

Key Details about Knack Tutoring

For peer tutors

  • Knack tutors will be paid $15/hour
  • Students are only eligible to become a tutor in the specific courses in which they earned a B (or better)
  • In order to start tutoring, students must complete Knack Tutor Training: The Basics, a 2-hour course built in partnership with the College Reading and Learning Association

For all students

  • Students enrolled in the courses listed below have access to free, unlimited tutoring. 
  • Flexible options for online sessions available before, during, and after traditional office hours.

Courses offered for tutoring for Fall 2024

  • A B E 3780
  • ACCT 2150
  • ACCT 2840
  • ACCT 2850
  • AER E 3100
  • AN S 2140

 

 

  • BBMB 3160
  • BIOL 2110
  • BIOL 2120

  • C E 2740
  • CHEM 1630
  • CHEM 1670
  • CHEM 1770
  • CHEM 1780
  • CHEM 2310
  • CHEM 3240
  • CHEM 3310
  • CHEM 3320
  • COM S 2270
  • COM S 2280
  • COM S 2300
  • COM S 3110
  • COM S 3310
  • CPR E 2810
  • CPR E 2880
  • CPR E 3810

  • E E 2010
  • E E 2240
  • E E 2300
  • E E 4480
  • E M 3240
  • ECON 1010
  • ECON 1020

  • FIN 3010

  • I E 3050

  • KIN 3550

  • MATH 1040
  • MATH 1050
  • MATH 1400
  • MATH 1430
  • MATH 1450
  • MATH 1500
  • MATH 1510
  • MATH 1600
  • MATH 1650
  • MATH 1660
  • MATH 2070
  • MATH 2650
  • MATH 2670
  • MAT E 2730
  • M E 1600
  • M E 2310
  • M E 3320
  • M E 3350
  • M E 3450
  • M E 4210
  • MICRO 2100

  • PHYS 1150
  • PHYS 1310
  • PHYS 1320
  • PHYS 2310
  • PHYS 2320

  • SCM 3010
  • STAT 1010
  • STAT 1040
  • STAT 2260
  • STAT 3260
  • STAT 3300