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Tutoring

Saint Louis University offers a variety of tutoring options to support your academic success. Whether you're looking to strengthen your understanding of course material, prepare for an exam, work through challenging concepts, or develop effective study strategies, tutoring can help you build confidence and achieve your academic goals.

Students have access to SLU peer-to-peer tutoring, Tutor.com online tutoring, and department-based tutoring, providing flexible support when and where you need it. Explore the options below to find the resource that best fits your needs.

Tutoring Options

Peer-to-Peer Tutoring

Peer-to-peer tutoring connects you with fellow SLU students who have successfully completed the courses they support. Peer-to-peer tutors can help you better understand course concepts, review material, prepare for exams, and develop effective learning strategies.

Academic Support offers peer-to-peer tutoring for a variety of courses across multiple disciplines. Browse the list of available courses by visiting our peer-to-peer tutoring page. 

Peer-to-peer tutoring appointments are scheduled through EAB Navigate. Students may schedule up to two tutoring appointments per week.

Tutor.com Online Tutoring

Need support outside of campus tutoring hours? Looking for help with a course that may not have peer-to-peer tutoring available?

Through Tutor.com, SLU students have access to professional online tutors who are available in a wide range of subjects. Tutor.com offers flexible online support, making it a great option for evening, weekend, or last-minute study needs.

Browse the list of available courses by visiting our Tutor.com tutoring page. Students can access Tutor.com anytime through their SLU apps dashboard and connect with a professional tutor online for assistance.

Department-Based Tutoring

Many academic departments at SLU offer tutoring and academic support services for students enrolled in specific courses and subject areas. These programs are staffed and managed by individual departments and may provide appointments, drop-in hours, review sessions, or other forms of academic assistance.

Department-based tutoring can be a great option if you're seeking support tailored to a particular discipline or course. Availability, scheduling procedures, and tutoring formats vary by department. Explore the department-based tutoring resources to learn more about available services and how to access support.

What To Know Before You Attend Tutoring

 To help you have a productive tutoring session:

  • Arrive on time and bring relevant course materials, including notes, assignments, textbooks or study guides.
  • Be prepared to discuss specific questions, concepts, or goals for the session.
  • Actively participate by asking questions and engaging in the learning process.
  • Tutors can explain concepts, review material, and model problem-solving strategies but cannot complete graded assignments.
  • Come with an open mind and a willingness to try new approaches to learning.
  • Students are expected to follow University community standards while participating in tutoring services.

Students use tutoring for many reasons: 

  • Understanding difficult concepts
  • Preparing for quizzes and exams
  • Reviewing material throughout the semester
  • Building confidence in a course
  • Strengthening study skills
  • Maintaining strong academic performance

You do not have to be struggling to benefit from tutoring. Many successful students use tutoring as a proactive strategy to stay engaged, deepen their learning, and reach their academic goals.

Which Option Should I Choose? 

Choose peer-to-peer tutoring if you'd like to work with a fellow SLU student who has successfully completed your course and can share both course-specific knowledge and effective study strategies.

Choose Tutor.com if you need support outside of peer-to-peer tutoring hours, want immediate assistance, or are seeking help in a subject not currently offered through peer-to-peer tutoring.

Choose department-based tutoring if your academic department offers specialized support for your course or discipline, including subject-specific tutoring, review sessions or drop-in assistance.

Many students use a combination of peer-to-peer tutoring, Tutor.com, and department-based tutoring throughout the semester to gain a deeper understanding of course material, prepare for exams, and access support whenever they need it.