Bethel University College of Arts and Sciences is happy to be able to provide free peer tutoring to struggling students. Request a tutor by filling out a “Request for Help” form and stopping by the Academic Enrichment & Support Center located in HC 324 to sign-up for an appointment. For more information on requesting an individual tutor, click here.

Are tutors available for all classes?

Bethel's Academic Enrichment & Support Center has trained peer tutors for many 100 and 200 level courses. When students request tutors in other classes, we contact the professors and recruit additional tutors whenever it is appropriate.

Who are the tutors?

The tutors are Bethel students who have done well in their classes, have good interpersonal skills, have gone through training with the AESC faculty, and are supervised by profs and AESC faculty. Usually the tutors have taken the course for which they are tutoring in a previous semester.

How would a tutor help?

A tutor aims to help a struggling student develop stronger reading and study techniques. Often they tutor students in pairs or small groups in which the tutor reviews problems or answers questions about the lecture or readings. The tutor tailors the tutoring session to the individual needs of the students.

How often do tutors and tutees meet?

The Academic Enrichment & Support Center recommends meeting regularly 1 or 2 times each week for 30 minutes to and hour and a half. Meeting with a tutor only before exams or quizzes may be psychologically reassuring, but doesn't seem to make much difference.

Where and when do tutors and tutees meet?

Tutors and tutees meet all over campus -- in classrooms, lounges, the library, etc. Peer tutors and the tutees arrange a time and a place that is convenient for everyone.

Do I have to "qualify" to get a tutor?

Yes. In order for the AESC office to arrange for and pay a tutor, you must be struggling with the class material (usually earning a C or lower), attending class faithfully, and studying a couple of hours outside of class for each hour in class. However, if you don't meet all these criteria, yet feel there are reasons you deserve a tutor, please tell us. We can make exceptions.

What do I do to request a tutor?

Before getting a tutor you must…

1. fill out an AESC "Request for Help" form. (Available in HC 324)

2. sign up for an appointment to discuss your request with one of the AESC faculty. Appointment sheets are posted on the bulletin board outside HC 324.

How long will it take before I'm linked up with a tutor?

We can't move on your request until after we've met with you, but most students hear from a tutor 2-4 days after that.

What if I don't get along with my tutor?

Come tell us. This doesn't happen very often, but if the tutoring doesn't seem to help, or if there are reasons why you are uncomfortable with the tutor, we'd like to make changes.

Questions? Contact AESC Co-director Sam Mulberry (s-mulberry@bethel.edu).