Free Peer Tutoring at Washington State University
The Academic Success and Career Center (ASCC) provides free peer tutoring for WSU students to support academic success. Our trained peer tutors help in a variety of courses.
Why Use Peer Tutoring?
Peer tutoring can help students:
- Improve understanding of course concepts
- Prepare for exams
- Develop study strategies
- Increase confidence in challenging courses
- Learn effective problem-solving techniques
- Stay on track academically throughout the semester
Tutoring is not only for students who are struggling. Many successful students use tutoring regularly to reinforce learning and improve performance.
How to Schedule an Appointment Based Tutoring Appointment
- Log in to the tutoring portal using your WSU email and ID#.
- Search for your course using the course prefix and number.
- Select Book Me, for a one-on-one appointment
- Choose a tutor.
- Select a date and time.
- Confirm your appointment.
How to attend Drop in Tutoring
- Log in to the tutoring portal using your WSU email and ID#.
- Search for your course using the course prefix and number.
- Visit the tutoring location during the listed drop-in hours, no appointment required.
Please note that we will not be providing tutoring services on student/federal holidays and in the event of inclement weather which results in cancelled classes or suspended university operations. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Gianna Starble: gianna.starble@wsu.edu
Tutoring is currently available for:
- Accounting
- Business
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Chinese
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Engineering
- History
- Political Science
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Psychology
- Spanish
- Statistics
- And More!
eTutoring online 24 hour access
Tutoring Locations
Tutors at Lighty are available by appointment only, Monday through Thursday between 1 and 5 pm.
Tutors at Streit-Perham are available for drop-in tutoring Sunday through Thursday from 5-8 pm.
Tutors at Stephenson are available for drop-in tutoring Sunday through Thursday from 5-8 pm.
Tutors at Terrell Library are available for drop-in and appointments from Monday through Wednesday, 5-8 pm.
FAQS
Yes. ASCC Peer Tutoring is a free academic support service available to Washington State University students.
Tutoring is offered in subjects including biology, chemistry, accounting, business, computer science, engineering, economics, physics, statistics, psychology, and more.
ASCC peer tutors are current WSU students who have earned strong grades in the courses they tutor, received faculty recommendations, and completed tutor training. Tutors help students understand course concepts, develop effective study strategies, and build confidence in their academic abilities.
Students may use peer tutoring services as often as needed. There is no limit on the number of tutoring appointments.
Students also have access to eTutoring, which provides online academic support and writing assistance.
ASCC offers both one-on-one appointment-based tutoring and drop-in tutoring to provide students with flexible academic support options.
- Appointment-based tutoring allows students to reserve a dedicated one-on-one session with a tutor in advance, ensuring focused support on specific course concepts, assignments, or study strategies.
- Drop-in tutoring does not require a reservation and allows students to meet with a tutor during designated drop-in hours, and the tutor will provide focused support on specific course concepts, assignments, or study strategies.
Students are encouraged to use the option that best fits their schedule and learning needs.
