TUTORIAL SERVICES and SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION

Tutorial Services:

Tutoring is available to all Fairmont State students through the Tutorial Services Center.  All full-time and part-time students are entitled to ten (10) free hours of tutoring per semester, but students with documented disabilities may be eligible for extended free sessions.  Students are encouraged to apply for tutoring for extra academic support and especially if they are in danger of failing a class. Tutoring is available for most basic required courses each semester and for a variety of other courses.  However, tutorial services are usually only available on the main campus and are not provided at the off-campus sites. The tutoring center has individual tutoring areas equipped with dry boards, desks, and several computers. Student needing tutorial services should complete a "Tutor Request Form." Students in good academic standing (sophomores, juniors, seniors) who would like to serve as paid "peer tutors" must complete an application, take a free, one-hour tutor training practicum online course, and meet established criteria and standards to qualify as a tutor.  The Tutorial Services program is certified by the College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA). The Tutorial Services Center is located in 207 Jaynes Hall. For information students should come to the office or call 304-367-4294.  The updated tutoring schedules are linked from the gold area to the right.

Supplemental Instruction:

Supplemental Instruction is a program to assist students in select, historically difficult courses. Student-led study sessions are conducted outside of class to facilitate individual and/or collaborative learning. Sessions are conducted by faculty-recommended students trained as Supplemental Instruction Leaders.  Participation in this program is open to all students enrolled in a targeted course and is offered free.  The SI Supervisor is located in 207 Jaynes Hall, Telephone: 304-367-4294.