UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State Learning, the multi-subject learning and writing center at the University Park campus, will offer a range of in-person and remote peer tutoring services to University Park undergraduates during the Fall 2022 semester. Labs will open for tutoring and the full study group schedule will begin the evening of Sunday, Aug. 28.
Also on Aug. 28 and Sept. 11 at 6:00 p.m., new and returning students may take a one-hour guided tour of Penn State Learning labs starting in 220 Boucke Building. Tour guides will provide information about available academic support programs and resources.
Math tutoring
Peer tutors for Math 004 through Math 141 will be available for in-person drop-in tutoring at 7 Sparks Building on Sunday evenings, 6 to 10 p.m., and on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (with the exception of Fridays, when labs will close at 3 p.m.). For Math 220 through Math 252, tutors are available Sunday through Thursday evenings, 6 to 10 p.m. in 7A Sparks.
Peer math tutors are available for online appointments most weekday evenings. Students may sign up for appointments through Starfish.
Pre-calculus review materials are also available for students taking Math 110 and 140. See Penn State Learning’s mathematics page.
Writing tutoring
Peer writing tutors will be available for in-person tutoring through The Writing Center @ Penn State Learning. Students can sign up for an appointment through Starfish (available during the days and times below) or drop in during these same hours and meet with a tutor if one is available.
220 Boucke and The Search Bar (Pattee Library)
- Sun., 6 to 9 p.m.
- Mon. to Thurs., 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Fri., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Students can also sign up for online synchronous appointments via Starfish.
The Writing Center @ Penn State Learning also offers asynchronous writing tutoring. Through this option, students submit a detailed form along with their writing, then receive feedback from tutors within three days of submission. This option is ideal for students who are seeking feedback on shorter writing assignments, or for whom asynchronous tutoring is simply more convenient. Students can request online asynchronous writing tutoring using this form.
Writing instructors are encouraged to request class visits or workshops from writing tutors.
World Language tutoring
Peer language tutors in Spanish, Italian, French, Korean, Japanese and Russian are available to provide assistance in elementary and intermediate language courses. Spanish tutors are available for drop-in tutoring in 220 Boucke and for online exam reviews throughout the semester. All other language tutors are available for appointments in 220 Boucke and online. Students can view the tutoring schedule and schedule via Starfish.
“Study Smarter” workshop
A two-hour transition-to-college “Study Smarter Metacognitive Strategies” workshop will be offered on 11 dates throughout the fall starting in early September (specific dates will be forthcoming). The workshop, which is offered both remotely and in person, provides an introduction to college-level learning and will be led by peer tutors who have successfully navigated the transition themselves. Find the links to register and attend on the Penn State Learning website.
Guided Study Groups
Students can drop in for Guided Study Groups where peer tutors review materials from a wide range of courses and help students to hone their problem-solving skills in a stimulating and challenging, collaborative learning environment. Group leaders attend class and work with course instructors to provide review materials that help students prepare for quizzes and exams. Study group sessions will be fully staffed by the week of Aug. 28. Find more information at the Penn State Learning Guided Study Groups page.
Additional resources
Tutoring is provided by all Penn State campuses and by some of the academic colleges at University Park.
Penn State Learning is part of the Penn State Office of Undergraduate Education.