Academic Support Center
Berg Instructional Center (IC), Room 3040

(630) 942-3941

E-mail:
maslana@.cod.edu

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Tutoring

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Academic Assistance

Math

Reading

Speech Communications

Writing

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Academic Alternatives and Instructional Support

Peer Tutoring
College of DuPage offers students an award-winning peer tutoring program, as recognized by the National Tutoring Association and Illinois Virtual Campus (IVC) tutoring. Peer tutoring is free to eligible students who request this service.

It is available for a variety of C.O.D. courses on a first-come, first-serve basis. Given tutor availability, students proficient in subject areas provide tutoring to other students.

Peer tutoring is intended to supplement, not replace, class attendance and personal study time. Tutors help clarify points from lectures, labs, discussions or assigned readings. Tutors act as facilitators for student learning; they will not write papers, do homework or complete other assignments for students. Tutoring sessions accommodate up to three students. Large-group tutoring accommodates up to 25 students. All sessions are held in an environment conducive to learning. Restrictions regarding tutoring, tutoring locations, dates and times may apply based on availability.

Who is eligible for Peer Tutoring?
Students must be currently enrolled in the developmental or college-level credit course for which they are requesting a tutor. They must complete and sign a "Tutoring Request Form" (below), then fax it to (630) 942-3972 or submit it at the Peer Tutoring office, located in Berg Instructional Center (IC), Room 3040. A drop box is available for submission after regular business hours.

Tutoring Request Form

Who are peer tutors?
Peer tutors are students who are enrolled for at least six credits at C.O.D. during the term they tutor and have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 and above; who hold master proficiency in the subject they tutor; who successfully complete the C.O.D. peer tutor application process; and who complete tutor pre-service training.

Peer tutors are paid for their tutoring services by College of DuPage. All tutors are expected to recognize the limitations of their duties, knowledge and experience and make appropriate referrals when necessary.

When are peer tutors available?
Office hours are posted outside IC 3040 or may be obtained by calling (630) 942-3686, TDD (630) 942-4049. The dates and times when tutoring sessions are held vary depending on student needs and tutor availability. The Tutoring Area staff arranges all sessions.

Where will peer tutoring be held?
Peer tutoring is conducted on campus in Glen Ellyn and at selected off-campus C.O.D. locations.

Is there help online?
Yes, C.O.D. peer tutors are offering the same great service over the Internet that we offer face to face. Assistance in science, math, social sciences and more can be accessed at bb.cod.edu. Select User Login to see the Ask a Peer Tutor link.