Tutoring

Tutoring Request Form

How do I know if I need tutoring?
Tutoring is for motivated, diligent students who need help and are not afraid of working hard to excel. You should ask for tutoring if you are struggling in a specific class—if you don’t understand class discussions and lectures, if your grades are low, and if you don’t have a peer to help you with the material. If you’re not sure if you really need tutoring, talk to your House Scholar for advice.

How long and how frequent are tutoring sessions?
Tutoring sessions are usually 45-60 minutes long, either once a week or once every other week, for as long as you need it. The frequency of sessions depends on how much help you need.

How much does tutoring cost?
Nothing. It’s free!

How do I request tutoring?
Fill out a tutoring request form (located at the Learning Center bulletin board, at the Student Services desk, or here). Make sure you take the form to your professor for his approval and then put it in the Learning Center mailbox at Student Services. The Learning Center will email you the contact information of your tutor, and then you can schedule your first session with your tutor.

Why does my professor have to know that I am requesting tutoring?
The Learning Center asks that talk with your professor before you begin receiving tutoring because your professor is a key part of the learning process. Your professor needs to know if you are having difficulty with the course, and you need him to know that you are taking steps to improve your grades. The professor may prefer that you meet with his TA instead of a tutor, or he may want to stipulate that you have a minimum or maximum number of tutoring sessions. Please talk to your professors!

What happens if a professor refers me to the Learning Center?
Professors may ask you to come to the Learning Center for tutoring. The same process (see above) applies, but the professor initiates it. If your professor tells you that you would benefit from tutoring, please listen to him.

How can I get in touch with the Learning Center?
Email us at tlc@tkc.edu.