Student Information Students requesting a tutor are expected to participate in tutoring for a minimum of an hour a week for the remainder of the semester. Writing Center Appointments: Students wanting appointments with the Writing Center should log in to starfish.psu.edu, click on the Lehigh Valley Writing Center, choose a tutor, and schedule a tutoring appointment. Name Your intended major Email address (Penn State emails ONLY) Cell phone number May the tutor use the cell number listed above for text messaging? Yes No Course Name/Number Course Instructor Briefly describe your concerns/needs Availability List times you are available to meet with a tutor. Please provide all possibilities in order to assist with identifying a tutor with similar availability. Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Academic Coaching Program Students are matched with a staff, faculty, or peer mentor to discuss study habits such as time management, note-taking, or test preparation. To qualify for the program, students should have under a 3.0 CGPA. The Academic Coaching coordinator will contact students who express an interest in being part of the program with additional details. Students are able to participate in both tutoring and academic coaching. Are you interested in participating in the Academic Coaching program? Yes No Responsibilities of Tutees: Students will attend tutoring for a minimum of an hour a week, every week for the remainder of the semester. Failure to consistently attend tutoring sessions will result in all tutoring privileges being revoked for the remainder of the semester. Students will be prepared for their tutoring sessions by bringing their textbook, notebooks, assignments etc. Students will attend their classes, read their textbook, attempt the homework assignments, and prepare questions for the tutor. Students will communicate with their tutor. Any changes to the tutoring schedule, including cancellations of appointments, will be made promptly. Students will abide by the Academic Integrity Policy. Tutors will not give you the answers, do your work for you, help with take home exams, or replace your instructor. Check your Penn State email accounts! Check your Penn State email accounts! If you do not hear from a tutor after 2 business days, please notify the Learning Center Coordinator to check on the status of your request. By submitting this form you agree to abide by The Learning Center's policies and procedures CAPTCHA Submit
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