K-State Campus Tutoring

Free tutoring is available in a variety of introductory courses for any interested K-State student. Students wanting assistance on a regular basis are assigned to small groups that meet weekly with a peer tutor who assists with course content and learning strategies.

What is the Tutoring Center?

The Tutoring Center is a student-funded service sponsored by the Academic Assistance Center. Located in 201 Leasure, the facility has 18 tutoring cubicles that seat up to 5 students and one tutor. Tutoring sessions are offered from 8:30 – 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, in a variety of subjects. The atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable.

Who are the tutors?

The tutors are students, primarily undergraduates, who excel in their subject areas. They have applied to be tutors because they recognize that they can use their understanding of certain subjects to help other students. Our tutors possess the important qualities of patience, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate clearly. They must have at least a 3.0 GPA and have earned an A or a B in the class or related class they are tutoring.

How much does it cost?

Nothing! Part of your student’s tuition goes into the Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF). This fund is allocated to various organizations and facilities and the Tutoring Center is one of them.  Essentially, by enrolling at K-State, students cover any fees.

What are the tutoring sessions like?

Each session is 50 minutes long (the same as the average class period). The number of students per session ranges from one to five depending upon the demand for that subject. How a session operates depends on the oral agreement between the student and the tutor. The tutoring itself takes place during school hours, and each session is assigned a regular time during the week. Thus, having a tutoring session is like having another class.

How does my student get a tutor?

Tutoring request forms are available online or can be picked up in 101 Holton Hall.  The request form should be turned in at 101 Holton Hall. Since the application process can take up to a week, your student shouldn’t wait until right before an exam to apply. In fact, the earlier in the semester they apply for a tutor, the more likely they will be to get one.

Who can get tutoring?

All K-State students have access to the Tutoring Center. Tutors in the subject they are requesting will be assigned as available. If we don’t already have a tutor in a subject your student requests, the tutoring center will do their best to find one. Tutoring is not just for students who have a D and are looking for a C. If they have a B and are looking for an A, on-campus tutoring is the way to go to being a successful K-State student.