Tutoring

Enhance your understanding of classroom concepts

The goal is not to get students to the right answer but to help them develop the skills necessary to understand concepts behind the material.

Summer supported courses

Summer 2022 Tutoring will be available by in-person drop-ins and online sessions by appointment for select courses
Please check in at the front desk in Library West 202 before attending your drop-in session
Availability subject to change

Summer B

Anatomy & Physiology 1 & 2 (BSC 1085C & BSC 1086C)
College Algebra (MAC 1105)
College Physics 1 (PHY 2053C)

General Biology 1 (BSC 1010C)
Intermediate Algebra (MAT 1033)
Statistical Methods (STA 2023)

Drop-In Tutoring Schedule

Summer B 2022 sessions available now!

Course by alphabetical order	Day	time
Anatomy & Physiology 1 (BSC 1085C)	Monday Tuesday	1:00 PM to 3:00 PM 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Anatomy & Physiology 2 (BSC 1086C)	Tuesday Wednesday	1:00 PM to 2:00 PM 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
College Algebra (MAC 1105)	Thursday	1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (starts July 7th)
College Physics 1 (PHY 2053C)	Monday Thursday	4:00 PM to 5:00 PM (starts July 11th) 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM (starts July 7th)
General Biology 1 (BSC 1010C)	Tuesday Thursday	10:00 AM to 12:00 PM 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Intermediate Algebra (MAT 1033)	Friday	1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (starts July 8th)
Statistical Methods (STA 2023)	Monday Friday	3:00 PM to 4:00 PM (starts July 11th) 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM (starts July 8th)
UPDATED 6/27/2022		Session times are subject to change for days the university is closed and for study days.

Schedule a Tutoring Appointment

Having trouble logging into into the appointment system? Contact the Center for Academic Achievement at 239-590-7906.

Additional support for math courses is available through the Department of Mathematics Tutoring

Support for accounting courses is available through the FGCU Accounting Society Tutoring

Unable to find support for your specific course? Consider an appointment with a CAA Academic Coach to improve all your study skills!

What is Peer Tutoring?
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- Peer tutors are students just like you who have successfully taken the class and want to help you be successful in it as well!
- Peer tutors are highly qualified and trained to support you. They will be interactive with you in the sessions:
- - asking questions to have you think through concepts and processes
  - having you practice problems and concepts
  - guiding you to resources for additional support.
- The FGCU Academic Policy prohibits tutors from assisting students in the completion of homework or any graded material.
- - Complete your homework/assignments in advance of the session.
  - Bring questions, previously graded work, class notes, textbooks, and any other materials needed for the course.
Appointment Information
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- Appointments must be scheduled 24-hours in advance in fall and spring and 18-hours in advance in summer. This gives the tutors time to prepare to meet with you.
- Sessions are one hour.
- Sessions may be 1:1, though up to two or three students may schedule for a single session.
  - If you are registered with Adaptive Services, please contact the Assistant Director of Instructional Support Programs directly at sponicsan@fgcu.edu to arrange 1:1 appointments.
- Up to two sessions per week per course may be scheduled.
- Recurring appointments can be self-scheduled during Weeks 6 through 9 of the semester. Otherwise, appointments can be scheduled up to two (2) weeks in advance.
- The FGCU Academic Policy prohibits tutors from assisting students in the completion of homework or any graded material.
- - Complete your homework/assignments in advance of the session.
  - Bring questions, previously graded work, class notes, textbooks, and any other materials needed for the course.
How to Log into Appointment System
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1. All Tutoring Lab sessions are now being booked through the same system utilized by your advising office. Use the red button above to book your Tutoring Lab appointment.
2. Once you have selected and submitted your appointment, you will receive an email confirmation.
3. Mark the date and time in your calendar and enter in your phone with a 30-minute reminder.
4. Please contact the front desk if you need assistance.
No-Show and Cancellation Policies
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- A “no-show” is when you do not arrive within the first 10 minutes of the appointment time and/or if you cancel the same day.
- - After two no-shows, you will be blocked from scheduling future appointments, and you will need to meet with the Assistant Director of Instructional Support Programs to discuss future appointment possibilities.
- A session must be cancelled the day prior (24-hours in advance) of the scheduled appointment.
- - After three cancellations, you will need to meet with the Assistant Director of Instructional Support Programs to discuss future appointment possibilities.
Drop-In Information
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- Drop-in tutoring is offered on specific days and times (based on tutor availability) for two-hour blocks.
- You may stay for the whole two hours or for a shorter time.
- If the session is full:
  - wait until space in room becomes available
  - schedule a tutoring appointment
  - visit on another scheduled drop-in day
- View our current drop-in schedule. Note it’s subject to change throughout the semester, so check this first before dropping in!

**Tutor & SI Leader positions are available to undergraduate and graduate students. Leaders go through extensive training in order to offer the best services to students. Leaders work closely with faculty and staff, with some sitting in on classes in order to be familiar with the methods used by the instructor. If you are interested in becoming a tutor or SI Leader, submit an application.

LEARN MORE

We're here to answer your questions:

Suzy Ponicsan - Assistant Director, Instructional Support Programs (ISP)

Center for Academic Achievement

239-590-7347
sponicsan@fgcu.edu

Enhance your understanding of classroom concepts

Summer supported courses

Summer 2022 Tutoring will be available by in-person drop-ins and online sessions by appointment for select coursesPlease check in at the front desk in Library West 202 before attending your drop-in sessionAvailability subject to change

Drop-In Tutoring ScheduleSummer B 2022 sessions available now!

Summer 2022 Tutoring will be available by in-person drop-ins and online sessions by appointment for select courses
Please check in at the front desk in Library West 202 before attending your drop-in session
Availability subject to change

Drop-In Tutoring Schedule

Summer B 2022 sessions available now!