Group tutoring costs $5 per session.
Please contact Tutoring Services, at tutorsrv@iastate.edu, if you need help paying for tutoring.
Through our research, we have found many benefits of group tutoring.
We are happy to provide a group learning experience through Tutoring Services. Individual tutoring is not something we provide. You can still experience individualized attention in our small group setting. Tutors are trained to meet your needs and provide a meaningful experience. You could also request occasional 1:1 sessions with your tutor once you are assigned a tutoring group. Please follow up with Tutoring Services at tutorsrv@iastate.edu if you more questions.
You can request a tutor on the tutoring website as early as a week before the start of each term (Fall, Spring, and Summer). During the academic year, tutors can be requested anytime up until a month before the end of a semester, but we suggest requesting a tutor as soon as you know you might have interest in receiving additional assistance.
Although we strive to fulfill students' requests, we cannot guarantee all students will be placed in a tutoring group. Placement depends on availability of qualified tutors and tutor-tutee schedule compatibility. Please keep in mind, recruiting qualified tutors for 300 and 400 level courses can be challenging, but we will do our best to fulfill each request.
Writing consultations are available through the Academic Success Center located in 2261 Hixson-Lied Student Success Center. ENGL 150 and 250 requests are automatically routed to Writing and Communication Consultations. Students seeking assistance for ENGL 302 and 314 should contact the Department of English (203 Ross Hall, 515-294-2180, engldept@iastate.edu). Students can request tutoring for other English courses.
In addition to graduate level courses, the ASC does not offer tutoring for a few undergraduate courses on campus. ENGL 150 and 250 requests are automatically routed to Writing and Communication Consultations. Students seeking assistance for ENGL 302 and 314 should contact the Department of English (203 Ross Hall, 515-294-2180, engldept@iastate.edu). Students can request tutoring for other English courses. Students seeking assistance for FRNCH 301 and FRNCH 302 should contact their instructor. Students can request tutoring for other French courses. The ASC also does not offer tutoring for courses below the 100-level.
Graduate students enrolled in undergraduate courses can request a tutor. However, the ASC does not offer tutoring for graduate-level courses. We recommend graduate students create peer study groups and work with their major professor, instructor, or TA for assistance for graduate-level course work. Graduate students can seek assistance with writing from Writing and Communication Consultations by calling 515-294-6624.
We understand that students have a busy schedule. We also know that consistently reinforcing and applying knowledge is essential for effective learning. Because of this, tutoring groups must meet twice a week for 50 minutes each session. To maximize placement, students seeking tutoring have to indicate 14 hours of availability but are encouraged to indicate more on their tutoring request.
If you cannot attend a session, please make sure you notify your tutor ahead of time and let them know so you may avoid being charged for the scheduled session. Tutees can only miss four tutoring sessions. Please refer to the Policy Statement for Tutees. For extenuating circumstances, please speak to the tutor and contact Tutoring Services at tutorsrv@iastate.edu.
If your conflict will be an ongoing concern, ask your tutor if it is possible for the group to meet at a different time. The tutor can facilitate a discussion to identify whether there is a new time that works for all members. If the group cannot find a new time, you should contact Tutoring Services at tutorsrv@iastate.edu to potentially be placed in a different group.
If you miss more than four tutoring sessions (no-show) you will be removed from the tutoring group and will not be allowed to join another tutoring group for that course during the semester. To avoid this, work with your tutor to determine a day, time, and group that meets your needs. Be sure to keep your profile up-to-date regarding your availability. If you have extenuating circumstances, please notify Tutoring Services at tutorsrv@iastate.edu and we will work with you to meet your tutoring needs.
All prospective tutors must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA and have earned at least a B or higher or tested out of the course they want to tutor. All tutors complete an interview to be considered for the position. Once hired, tutors attend a tutor orientation and are evaluated by both the students they are tutoring and by Tutoring Services staff members. Tutors also have the opportunity to attend workshops to provide them with continued development in the position.
Tutors are given the freedom to decide the location of their tutoring sessions. Although the Academic Success Center is located in the Hixson-Lied Student Success Center (across from the Maple-Willow-Larch Residence Halls), tutoring sessions can take place in any public, on-campus location that has minimal distractions.
We understand that sometimes issues arise in a group setting. While we do not want these to interfere with the learning process, we do want our tutors and tutees to take steps to resolve the issues on their own (when possible) before contacting Tutoring Services.
Follow these three steps:
We understand that sometimes issues arise in a group setting. While we do not want these to interfere with the learning process, we do want our tutors and tutees to take steps to resolve the issues on their own (when possible) before contacting Tutoring Services.
Follow these three steps:
We understand that sometimes issues arise in a group setting. While we do not want these to interfere with the learning process, we do want our tutors and tutees to take steps to resolve the issues on their own (when possible) before contacting Tutoring Services.
Follow these three steps:
We understand that sometimes issues arise in a group setting. While we do not want these to interfere with the learning process, we do want our tutors and tutees to take steps to resolve the issues on their own (when possible) before contacting Tutoring Services.
Follow these three steps:
We understand that sometimes issues arise in a group setting. While we do not want these to interfere with the learning process, we do want our tutors and tutees to take steps to resolve the issues on their own (when possible) before contacting Tutoring Services. Follow these three steps:
Contact the ASC by phone (515-294-6624) or email (tutorsrv@iastate.edu). You can also withdraw from your tutoring group on your tutoring profile.
Contact the Tutoring Services by phone (515-294-6624) or email (tutorsrv@iastate.edu). ASC staff members are generally knowledgeable about campus resources. If we cannot help you, we can probably refer you to someone who can. As part of the Dean of Students Office, our goal is to help you to make the most of your Iowa State experience!
