Tutoring Services
On this page:
- Services
- Sign Up for Course-Based Tutoring
- Sign Up for Study Coaching
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Additional Academic Support at Wright State
- Online Study Resources
Services
Summer 2023 Hours and Contact Info
Face-to-Face Service Hours:
- Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Online Service Hours:
- Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Learn about signing up for Tutoring and Study Coaching.
Madi Garrison
Program Coordinator, Tutoring Services
122 Student Success Center
937-775-5764
madi.garrison@wright.edu
The mission of Tutoring Services is to serve as a center for learning assistance, which provides an academic support structure for students to develop key learning skills, enhance their confidence, and increase their independence. Tutors and Study Coaches help students develop a deeper understanding of class material and gain successful skills that can improve their overall GPA. They assess students' academic strengths and challenges and develop strategies for time management, test-taking, textbook reading, memorization, and note-taking. Students can request and be matched for appointments with Tutors and Study Coaches on staff throughout the term.
Course-Based Tutoring
- Tutors conduct active reviews of coursework with students so they walk away with a firm understanding of the material and methods for independent study.
- Tutoring appointments are arranged for one hour per week per course at no charge.
- Individual or small-group tutoring is available.
- Tutoring Services works to provide support for a range of courses listed below.
Course List for Summer 2023
- ACC 2010
- ACC 2020
- ANT 2120
- ANT 3120
- BIO 1120
- BIO 1150
- BIO 2120
- CHM 1010
- CHM 1210
- CHM 1220
- EC 2040
- EC 2050
- FIN 2210
- FR 1020
- PHY 1110
- PHY 2410
- SPN 1010
- SPN 1020
- SPN 2010
- SPN 2020
To Request a Course-Based Tutoring Appointment
The first day to sign up for Course-Based Tutoring appointments is on Book It Day, starting at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 10, 2023:
Tutoring appointments can be held either in person or online. An email follow-up will be sent regarding your request.
If you need to cancel a Tutoring Services appointment
- Email the Academic Success Centers at wsututor@wright.edu or call 937-775-5770.
- Email your Tutor.
You can use one message to email wsututor@wright.edu and your tutor. Either way, you must contact Tutoring Services to cancel.
Late cancellation and no-show policy: A limit of three instances per class can occur before tutoring appointments are released.
NOTE: Tutoring appointments do NOT include mathematics, statistics, computer science, and writing help. For mathematics, statistics, or computer science (1160, 1180, 1181, 1200, 2200) help, visit the Math Learning Center page for more information. For writing help, visit the University Writing Center page for more information.
Study Coaching
- Study Coaches help students develop general study skills and attitudes that they will carry in their future academic and professional careers
- Study Coaches work with students to help them develop strategies and skills, such as time management, presentation, and test-taking skills.
- Study Coaching is an excellent way to get personalized solutions to the challenges of in-person and remote courses.
- Study Coaching appointments are arranged for one hour per week per course at no charge.
- Individual support is available.
Walk-In Study Coaching
We offer walk-in Study Coaching, where you can get all the same Study Coaching support without needing to book an appointment. You can stop into 122 SC any time during the hours listed below and receive individualized support from a Study Coach.
Summer 2023 Walk-In Schedule:
- Monday & Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. in 122 SC.
- Tuesday & Thursday from 10 a.m.-noon in 122 SC.
Procedures for Walk-Ins:
- Upon entering 122 SC, let our front desk staff know you are here for walk-in Study Coaching.
- The front desk staff will let you know if a Study Coach is available and direct you to who will assist you.
- Your Study Coach will walk you through how to check in.
- When you are finished with the Study Coach, make sure you check out.
How To Schedule a Study Coach Appointment
Follow the steps below or view a printable version: How to Schedule a Study Coach (PDF)
- Go to RAPS. Sign in with your Wright State University account information.
- Select “Schedule Appointment.”
- Select “Academic Support.”
- Select “Face-to-Face General Tutoring” or "Online General Tutoring."
- Pick a date. Select “Find Available Time.”
- Select a specific Study Coach or if you don't have a preference, simply select the desired time. Click "Next."
- Select the appropriate response for "How You Would Like To Meet." Either "In-Person" or "Online."
- Review and add any additional information you want to share with your Study Coach.
- Click "Schedule."
- An email confirmation and meeting invite (for Online Only) will be sent.
If you need to cancel a Tutoring Services appointment
- Email the Academic Success Centers at wsututor@wright.edu or call 937-775-5770.
- Email your Study Coach.
You can use one message to email wsututor@wright.edu and your tutor. Either way, you must contact Tutoring Services to cancel.
Late cancellation and no-show policy: A limit of three instances per class can occur before Study Coaching appointments are released.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where do online tutoring/study coaching take place and how can I prepare?
Tutors and Study Coaches hold online sessions on Microsoft Teams. They will send you an email with the link to the online session. Before your session, prepare for your online appointments by reviewing the videos on How to Join MS Teams meeting and Checking-in/out of your appointment. We encourage you to download the desktop version of Microsoft Teams because you will have the best performance, including access to backgrounds. Use your WSU email and password to log in. Please note that the browsers that work best with Microsoft Teams are Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome.
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Where do face-to-face tutoring/study coaching take place and how can I prepare?
Tutors and Study Coaches hold face-to-face sessions in the Student Success Building, 122 SC. We will send you an email with the time and day of the sessions. Before your session starts, check-in using one of the kiosks. One Kiosk is located inside 122 SC, and the other is located at the end of the hall next to the elevators.
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Do I need to check-in?
Yes, it is important that you check-in and check-out for each of your sessions.
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How do I cancel my appointment(s)?
When you need to cancel an appointment, you will need to email both wsututor@wright.edu and your tutor as soon as possible. Remember to cancel your appointment at least one hour before the scheduled start time to avoid cancellation of all future appointments.
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Can I sign up for more than one hour of appointments per course per week?
Starting week 6 of the term, students can request an additional one hour for tutoring for a maximum of 2 hours per week per course. Students can use the Tutoring Services Request form and include that this is for an additional hour in the comment section of their request.
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What if my tutor/study coach doesn’t show up or cancels right before the appointment?
If it is 15 minutes after your appointment start time and the tutor/study coach has not shown up or if the tutor/study coach cancels one hour or less before the appointment start time, please email wsututor@wright.edu, or stop by the front desk at 122 SC for further instructions.
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What is a student no-show for tutor or study coach sessions?
A no-show occurs when a student does not show up within 15 minutes of the appointment start time or cancels one hour or less before the appointment start time. Two consecutive no-shows and three total no-shows per course will result in the cancellation of all of those appointments for the remainder of the semester.
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What is considered “excessive” cancellations?
Excessive cancellations are when a student cancels on time 2 consecutive or three total times for one course. Cancellations may be for various reasons (i.e., no new material, illness, out-of-town, etc.). If you are found to have "excessive" cancellations, you will be dropped from your appointments for that course.
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What is considered “excessive early departure”?
Excessive early departures are when a student leaves four appointments 15 minutes or less into their session. This will result in the cancellation of these appointments for the remainder of the semester.
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What happens to my appointment if I or my tutor are unable to come due to illness?
If the student or tutor is too ill to attend their sessions, they should not do so and should cancel with as much advanced notice as possible. Please email wsututor@wright.edu or call 937-775-5770 to contact our office.
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What happens to my appointment if I or my tutor are unable to come due to mandatory quarantine?
If the student or tutor is too ill to attend their sessions, they should not do so and should cancel with as much advanced notice as possible.
If the tutor or student is healthy enough to work or attend their sessions, their sessions should be transitioned or rescheduled to allow online delivery/attendance, if possible.
Additional Academic Support at Wright State
Additional walk-in academic support is available at no charge through these programs:
Additional assistance is available through the following organizations and offices:
- Athletics - Students who are registered athletes with Wright State.
- Cultural & Identity Centers
- Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD)
- Veteran and Military Center
- Office of Disability Services.
Study Resources:
FIN 2210 - Financial Management I - Login with Campus credentials is required to access resources.
Online Study Resources
- Google Scholar: Search scholarly literature
- HowtoStudy.org
- Khan Academy
- Minute Physics
- My Study Life
- The Purdue Owl
- Quizlet.com
- StudySpanish.com