READ THIS BEFORE ATTENDING YOUR TUTORING APPOINTMENT.

Copies are also available at the front desk of our center.
By participating in ASTC services, you are agreeing to these terms. 

Before registering for our fall/spring tutoring services, please review the following information:

• Who are the tutors?
  
  

  Tutors are students that have demonstrated a mastery of their subject matter. Tutors help students to develop more effective ways to learn material and to prepare for exams. Tutors are not substitutes for course instructors and should not be used as a primary source of support for a course.

  ASTC tutors must meet specific qualifications including having a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2, a B+ or better in the course they wish to tutor, a faculty recommendation, and be in good standing.

  Tutors obtain a recommendation from the faculty member who instructed the course when they were enrolled. It is important for students to understand that their tutor may have taken the course with an instructor different from their own. Therefore, the ASTC does not guarantee that the tutor is endorsed by the current course instructor. In addition, the way in which course material is presented may differ depending upon who the current instructor is and thus may affect the tutor's ability to assist the student.

• How can a tutor help me?

  The purpose of tutoring is to help students to help themselves, or to guide them to the point at which they can become successful and independent learners. A tutor is not responsible for teaching course material or completing course assignments. ASTC tutors work with students on a continual basis, meeting weekly to review and reinforce course material.

• Who is eligible to receive tutoring services?

  Tutoring is available for all undergraduate Stony Brook University students. Students must be currently registered for a course to receive tutoring for that particular course.

• Is ASTC tutoring free?

  Yes!

• How do I request a tutor?

  Please click the "Schedule an Appointment" button. You will be directed to our online scheduling system. Sign in using your NET ID and password.

• Can I get help in more than one course?
   

  Yes! To ensure that we meet the needs of our SBU undergraduate students, each student is able to request up to 3 tutorial sessions per week.
• Will my tutoring be one-on-one or with a small group?
  Some of the high demand courses may automatically be open to small groups. However, most tutoring sessions scheduled using our new system will be one-on-one appointments. If you prefer to work with a small group, you can let us know by emailing TutoringCenter@stonybrook.edu. We will then open the appointment for additional students to schedule. Please note that the ASTC always reserves the right to open appointments to small groups based on tutor availability and high course demand. If you already have a study group and would like to add a tutor to the group, please have one member of your group book the appointment online and then email TutoringCenter@stonybrook.edu with the names and email addresses of the other group members.
• How do I prepare for my tutoring appointment?
   

  • Go to class, listen attentively, take notes, and address questions with your instructor to clarify any difficulties or problem areas
  • Attempt to do your class assignments and practice problems before coming to your tutoring sessions
  • Identify specific areas where help is needed prior to attending your session
  • Come prepared with all necessary materials: class notes, textbooks, syllabus, handouts, paper, pencils, etc
  • Be ready to actively participate in your tutoring session!
• How often will I meet with my tutor(s)?
  The ASTC recommends that students meet weekly with their tutor. Scheduling appointments each week can allow students to reinforce concepts learned in class, build a relationship with their tutor, and ensure that they have continued support throughout the entire semester.

   
• Are tutors available for every subject?
  The ASTC offers tutoring support for a variety of courses. If your course is not listed as an option on the scheduling system, the ASTC does not currently have a tutor for that course. As always, students are encouraged to attend professor and TA office hours for extra support. If there is an associated Learning Center, Help Room, or walk-in tutoring service, students are encouraged to attend those as well. If you are seeking assistance with a writing course, please visit the Writing Center.

   
• What should I do if I can't make it to my tutoring appointment?
   

  If you are unable to attend a tutoring appointment, you will need to use the online scheduling system to cancel the appointment by 9am of the today of the appointment. Failure to cancel the appointment by 9am will result in a “no show.” Failure to attend an appointment, with no prior notice, will result in a "no show". TWO "no-shows" will result in loss of tutoring for all courses for the remainder of the semester.

  Students who frequently cancel appointments, even if by 9am, may be subject to being removed from future appointments in order to allow other students the opportunity to access the service.