Tutoring

The Center for Academic Achievement offers one-on-one and small group tutoring for all Carlow University students at no cost.  The CAA maintains a staff of specialists and a number of peer tutors to assist students with their coursework and skill development.

Staff specialists cover the areas of math, science, writing, reading, and study skills. Since many of the specialists teach classes and have other duties, you should make appointments at least one day in advance. Please review the Tutoring Guidelines and Expectations page before your first appointment.

• Tutoring Guidelines and Expectations
• Overview of Tutoring Services (PDF)

Scheduling Tutoring Sessions

• Scheduling
  To schedule a tutoring session, visit Grace Library 427 or call 412-578-6146. Please come to your scheduled session on time.
• Availability
  Please schedule your session at least one day in advance. However, it is best to call as far ahead as possible. Staff and peer tutors are available during day and evening hours from mid August through mid-to-late June.
• Location
  Most tutoring sessions are held in Grace 429. Please check in at the main desk in Grace 427 and your tutor will be notified of your arrival.
• Cancellation
  If you cannot make your appointment, please be courteous and call as soon as you know. This will give other students the opportunity to take the opening.

Study Groups

Study groups are often highly effective options for motivated students who want to review and stay on top of their coursework. Both traditional and adult students who have taken part in study groups have said that they "like working together, talking, and helping each other." Each semester, a number of CAA professional staff members and peer tutors facilitate study groups, mostly in math and science.

For a listing of current study groups, please call 412-578-6146, email caa@carlow.edu, or stop by the CAA main desk in Grace 427. If you wish to form your own study group for a course and would like to find a peer facilitator experienced in the appropriate discipline, please contact the CAA and we will do our best to help you identify a study-group leader.