UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State Learning, the multi-subject learning and writing center at the University Park campus, will offer math and writing tutoring from May 23 to June 23 during Summer Session 1 and from July 5 to Aug. 11 during Summer Session 2.
Math tutoring
Peer tutors will be available for in-person drop-in tutoring at 7 Sparks Building, Monday through Thursday, noon to 5 p.m., for Math 004 to Math 141, and noon to 2:30 p.m. for Math 220 through Math 252.
Peer math tutors are also available remotely Monday through Thursday evenings. Students may sign up for appointments through Starfish.
Writing tutoring
Peer writing tutors will be available for in-person drop-in tutoring at The Writing Center @ Penn State Learning in 220 Boucke Building, Monday through Thursday, 2:30-5 p.m.
Students can also sign up for online synchronous appointments (available during the days and times above) 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 designed for students who like to plan ahead and want feedback on multiple drafts or for whom synchronous tutoring times are simply inconvenient. Students can request online asynchronous writing tutoring beginning May 23 via this link.
Writing instructors are encouraged to request class visits or workshops from writing tutors.
'Study Smarter' workshop
A two-hour, transition-to-college "Study Smarter Metacognitive Strategies" workshop will be offered on 10 dates throughout the summer, starting May 18. This workshop 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 course materials and help students to hone their problem-solving skills in a stimulating and challenging, collaborative learning environment. These are very limited during summer sessions, but there will be a study group for CHEM 112.
Look for more information at the Guided Study Groups link.
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.