Tutoring

"The path to knowledge need not be traveled alone"

‌Research shows that students learn more and remember information longer when they actively engage in their own learning.  One of the best ways to do this is to work in groups.  When you and your peers begin asking each other questions, thinking through solutions together, and hearing answers to questions you hadn’t even thought of, you learn better.  That's why our various tutoring programs are effective.

Group tutoring is available during fall, spring, and summer semesters primarily for 100 and 200 level undergraduate courses.

Please note the Tutoring Center does not offer tutoring for graduate level courses or provide writing assistance. Please visit our colleagues in the LUC Writing Center for assistance.

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Peer Tutoring

Peer tutoring consists of small groups of students led by an undergrad peer tutor. The classes sponsored through peer tutoring are often historically difficult. Appointment is required 12 hours in advance via Navigate unless otherwise noted. See below for more information on how to use Navigate.

The following courses are sponsored by group Peer Tutoring:

Fall	Spring
ACCT 201/202 BIOL 111/282 CHEM 361 ECON 201/202 ENVS 101/203/207/237 FINC 301 GNUR 238 INFS 247 ISSCM 241 MATH 161/162/263/264 MUSC 144 PSYC 304 STAT 103	ACCT 201/202 BIOL 112/282 BSAD 220/343 ECON 201/202 ENVS 218/280/274/275 FINC 301/334 GNUR 238 INFS 247 ISSCM 241 MATH 161/162/263/264 MARK 201 MGMT 201 MUSC 244 PSYC 101/304 SOCL 301 SCMG 332 STAT 103

Language Group Tutoring (fall and spring):

In collaboration with the Language Learning Resource Center (LLRC), language tutors are available to assist students in developing language skills. 

• Appointments are encouraged, but drop-in hours are available. See the SI session schedule for drop-in times here, luc.edu/tutoring. The Zoom link to join the session is on the schedule. 
• If you scheduled an appointment on Navigate, your Zoom link will be accessible on the Navigate main page 15 minutes before your appointment.

Languages Supported:

• Arabic
• Chinese
• French
• Italian
• Japanese
• Polish
• Spanish
• Greek
• Latin

Business Group Tutoring (fall and spring):

In collaboration with the Quinlan School of Business, business tutors are available to assist students.

• Please see the SI session schedule on our homepage for drop-in times. If it's a virtual session, the Zoom link to join the session is on the schedule. 
• Appointments are also available to sign up for on Navigate.

Courses Supported:

• ACCT 201/202
• BSAD 220/343
• ECON 201/202
• FINC 301/334
• INFS 247
• ISSCM 241
• MARK 201
• MGMT 201
• SCMG 332

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To make a Peer Tutoring appointment, follow the directions below:

Using the Mobile App

Open the Navigate app on your phone  Select “Appointments”   Click the blue “Make an Appointment” button  Select “Tutoring Center” under TYPE OF APPOINTMENT   Select SERVICE as “Group Tutoring”  Click “Find Available Time”   Use the Filters (in the top right, next to “New Appointment”) to narrow the search  Use How would you like to meet? to search for in-person or virtual appointments  Use COURSE to narrow the tutoring course  Click the “X” in the top right corner  Select a date and time   Add your number for Text Reminders   Click “Schedule” and you’re good to go!

Using the Web App

Log onto Navigate  Click the blue “Make an Appointment” button  Select “Tutoring Center” under TYPE OF APPOINTMENT  Select “Group Tutoring” under SERVICE   Click “Find Available Time”   Use the Filters to narrow the search  Use How would you like to meet? to search for in-person or virtual appointments  Use COURSE to search for specific course tutoring  Select a date and time   Add your number for Text Reminders   Click “Schedule” and you’re good to go!

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Accessing Zoom

If students have never used Zoom before, they are encouraged to login to https://luc.zoom.us/ using their LUC UVID and password prior to the session. Then, download the Zoom program (on laptops) or app (on smartphones/tablets).  

If the student does not have access to a webcam, microphone, or the internet, the student is encouraged to reach out to their Peer Tutor and/or Tutoring Center staff (tutoringcenter@luc.edu) for alternative options.  

If Zoom is not working, students are encouraged to review the Zoom participant’s guide, call ITS at 773-508-4487, or email ITS at helpdesk@luc.edu.   

If the link is not working or the Peer Tutor is not present at the designated time, please email the student leader or tutoringcenter@luc.edu.  

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Commonly Asked Questions

Will peer tutoring be available online?

Yes, all Tutoring Center services, including Peer Tutoring, will have in-person and virutal appointments. When you schedule an appointment on Navgate, you will have access to the Zoom link the appointment details.

Who would be in your tutoring group? Applicable to apppointments.

• Up to 8 students per group within the same course (e.g. STAT 103) 
• Sessions led by a trained peer tutor

What if my class is not sponsored by group tutoring? ONLY applies during fall/spring semester.

If your course is not currently supported by SI or group tutoring, there needs to be at least 3 students in a course (e.g. SOCL 101) who need assistance and are currently enrolled in the course. If you have tutoring needs and there is not yet a tutoring group set up, please contact August Winters at cwinters3@luc.edu, and they will send you a form to complete.

Do you offer 1:1 tutoring? ONLY applies during fall/spring semester.

We offer 1:1 peer tutoring opportunities for ACE Scholars, students connected with Academic Enrichment Programs, and student athletes. If you follow into one of these communities, you may request 1:1 peer tutoring through your Advisor. 

Getting the Most Out of Tutoring!

• Request tutoring early in the fall/spring semester (if we do not already sponsor the course)
• Group members can be added throughout the semester as requests are made
• Come to every tutoring session on time
• Attend class, take notes, and do your homework outside of your tutoring time--small group tutoring is a supplemental academic support, not a substitute for doing your own work
• Bring your book, notes, and questions to the tutoring sessions