Peer Tutor Request Form
Before filling out the Tutor Request Form, please read through the following expectations for students interested in receiving tutoring.
- Expectations for working with a tutor
- Tutoring is a supplement to other class resources; it is not a substitute for attending class, TA sessions, or the professor’s office hours
- Tutors do not do students' homework
- Tutors help students understand the concepts behind problems, and/or the process of solving problems
- Peer tutors may not assist students with work on take-home exams or problem sets
- As a result of meeting with a tutor, you should expect to:
- Continue to work with professors, TAs, and other campus resources
- Work hard
- Improve your skills and understanding of class material
- Increase your comfort level with course material
- As a result of meeting with a tutor, you should not expect:
- A sudden improvement in your GPA
- An answer to everything in the class
- A homework solving session – be prepared with specific questions!
- If you are experiencing problems that your tutor is unable to address, please contact the Deans’ Peer Tutoring Program
- Expectations for tutoring sessions
- Commit to attend all scheduled meetings:
- Be prepared with specific questions for the tutor to address
- Have all relevant materials nearby and ready (such as books, syllabus, notes, etc.)
- Be on time for every session; if you must cancel a session, give as much advance notice as possible (preferably 24 hours)
- Set clear goals at the beginning of each session
- At the end of each session, review what you learned, clarify your next steps and study goals, and confirm the next meeting
- Tutors and tutees must maintain academic integrity
- Tutors will not solve homework problems directly; they will focus on course concepts and problem solving methods
- Peer tutors may not assist with problems on take-home exams or problem sets
- Ask your instructor how to indicate your work with a tutor
- Improper assistance is a violation of the Honor Code; for more information on the Honor Code, refer to the Student Handbook or speak with your class dean
- Commit to attend all scheduled meetings:
The Tutor Request Form is currently closed for Spring and will be available by the end of Drop/Add for Fall (September 13, 2024, at 5 p.m.). In the meantime, we encourage you to meet with your faculty (and TAs when available) for support in your course(s). Some drop-in tutoring services may also be available. View the Additional Wesleyan Resources, or contact the Deans' Peer Tutoring Program with questions.