Program Description
University Tutorial Services is provided through Learning Assistance Programs and Student Support Services and is nationally certified by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA).
Tutoring is available for enrolled University students. Tutoring is provided through scheduled appointments as well as on a "drop-in" basis, and is provided on the Cape Girardeau campus, as well as at the Regional Campuses.
Tutoring is provided on a first come, first served basis. Students may receive tutoring for up to five hours per week for each course in which they receive tutoring. University Tutorial Services will make every effort to match all requests received, but they cannot guarantee tutor availability for all courses.
Open Lab
University Tutorial Services provides a “drop in” Open Lab on the Cape Girardeau campus. Additionally, University Tutorial Services collaborates with other academic departments to provide content specific Open Labs.
How to Request a Learning Assistant
Students should come into UC 302 OR visit the online tutor request site (linked below) to complete a request form. If requesting a Learning Assistant for a class that is offered at one of the Regional Campuses, please indicate this when making the tutor request online or in person. Contacting students about their request is usually done within two (2) business days.
The tutorial request form will be used to connect a student with a trained Learning Assistant whose available time matches the student’s availability. Once a match has been made, students will be contacted via email with the contact information for the Learning Assistant. Should there be difficulties making connection with the Learning Assistant, please contact Learning Assistance Programs or Student Support Services.
Tutor Request Form
Online Form
Adobe PDF
How to Become a Learning Assistant
Learning Assistant Application
Students interested in becoming a Learning Assistant should come by the office of Learning Assistance Programs located in University Center Room 302 and pick up a Learning Assistant Application Packet, print and fill out the Learning Assistant Application Packet using the link below, or contact the office at 573-651-2273.
Minimum requirements of a Learning Assistant include having a Major GPA of 3.0 and a Cumulative GPA of 2.5. Learning Assistants must have earned a “B” or above in the courses they would like to tutor. In addition to submitting the Learning Assistant Application Packet, reference letters will need to be submitted. Once reference letters are received, the entire application will be reviewed. Upon completed review, the applicant will be contacted.
*To request the Learning Assistant Application in a non-PDF accessible format, please send an email to lap@semo.edu