Tutoring Services
On this page:
- Services
- Sign Up for Course-Based Tutoring
- Sign Up for Peer Academic Coaching
- Frequently Asked Questions
Services
Fall 2023 Hours and Contact Info.
In-Person and Remote Service Hours:
- Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Fridays, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Remote Only Service Hours:
- Monday–Thursday, 6–8 p.m.
Appointment days and times are subject to tutor availability.
Office Hours:
- Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Emanuel Clayton
Program Director, Tutoring Services
122 Student Success Center
937-775-5770
emanuel.clayton@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 Peer Academic Coaches (formerly 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 Peer Academic 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.
- Tutoring Appointments may be individual or small-group depending on tutor availability.
- Tutoring Services works to provide support for a range of courses listed below.
Course List for Fall 2023
- ACC 2010
- ACC 2020
- ANT 2100
- ANT 3100
- ASL 1010
- ASL 1020
- ASL 2010
- ASL 2020
- BIO 1120
- BIO 2110
- BIO 2120
- BIO 2200
- CHM 1010
- CHM 1020
- CHM 1210
- CHM 1220
- CHM 2110
- EC 2040
- EC 2050
- FIN 2050
- FIN 2210
- FR 1010
- FR 1020
- FR 2010
- FR 2020
- PHY 1110
- PHY 1120
- PHY 2400
- 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 Friday, September 1, 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 cancelation 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.
Peer Academic Coaching
- Peer Academic Coaches help students develop general study skills and attitudes that they will carry in their future academic and professional careers
- Peer Academic Coaches work with students to help them develop strategies and skills, such as time management, presentation, and test-taking skills.
- Peer Academic Coaching is an excellent way to get personalized solutions to the challenges of in-person and remote courses.
- Peer Academic Coaching appointments are arranged for one hour per week per course at no charge.
- Individual support is available.
Peer Academic Coaching
We offer walk-in Peer Academic Coaching, where you can get all the same Peer Academic 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 Peer Academic Coach.
Fall 2023 Walk-In Schedule:
- Monday & Friday from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. in 122 SC.
Procedures for Walk-Ins:
- Upon entering 122 SC, let our front desk staff know you are here for walk-in Peer Academic Coaching.
- The front desk staff will let you know if a Peer Academic Coach is available and direct you to who will assist you.
- Your Peer Academic Coach will walk you through how to check in.
- When you are finished with the Peer Academic Coach, make sure you check out.
How To Schedule a Peer Academic Coach Appointment
Follow the steps below or view a printable version: How to Schedule a Peer Academic 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 Peer Academic 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 Peer Academic 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 Peer Academic Coach.
You can use one message to email wsututor@wright.edu and your tutor. Either way, you must contact Tutoring Services to cancel.
Late cancelation and no-show policy: A limit of three instances per class can occur before Peer Academic Coaching appointments are released.
Frequently Asked Questions
-
Where does online tutoring/academic coaching take place and how can I prepare?
Tutors and Peer Academic 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 Wright State email and password to log in. Please note that the browsers that work best with Microsoft Teams are Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome.
-
Where does face-to-face tutoring/academic coaching take place and how can I prepare?
Tutors and Peer Academic 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.
-
Do I need to check-in?
Yes, it is important that you check-in and check-out for each of your sessions.
-
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.
-
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.
-
What if my tutor/peer academic coach doesn’t show up or cancels right before the appointment?
If it is 15 minutes after your appointment start time and the tutor/peer academic coach has not shown up or if the tutor/peer academic 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.
-
What is a student no-show for tutor or peer academic 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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Can I request appointments with a teammate that's a Tutor or Peer Academic Coach?
Per Wright State Athletics Guidelines, student-athletes who are on the same team may not tutor one another. If you are a student-athlete and see that you have an appointment where your Tutor/Peer Academic Coach is a teammate, you must contact our front desk to be moved to a new Tutor/Peer Academic Coach. If you have questions or concerns about the guidelines regarding student-athletes and tutoring, please reach out to the Athletics Learning Specialist.
