Tutoring

Enhance your understanding of classroom concepts

The goal is not to get students to the right answer but to help them develop the skills necessary to understand concepts behind the material.

Fall 2022 supported courses

Online and in-person tutoring sessions are available by appointment for select courses
Please check in at the front desk in Library West 202 before attending your in-person session
Availability subject to change

Anatomy & Physiology 1 (BSC 1085C)
Anatomy & Physiology 2 (BSC 1086C)
College Physics 1 (PHY 2035) drop-in only
General Biology 1 (BSC 1010C)
General Biology 2 (BSC 1011)

General Chemistry 1 (CHM 1045)
General Chemistry 2 (CHM 1046)
Organic Chemistry 1 (CHM 2210C)
Organic Chemistry 2 (CHM 2211C)

College Algebra (MAC 1105)
Intermediate Algebra (MAT 1033)

Pre-Calculus (MAC 1147)
Statistical Methods (STA 2023)

Business Finance (FIN 3403)
Financial Accounting (ACG 2021)
Macroeconomics (ECO 2013)

Managerial Accounting (ACG 2071)
Microeconomics (ECO 2023)

Pathophysiology in Nursing (NUR 3125)

Pharmacology in Nursing (NUR 3145)

Drop-In Tutoring Fall 2022 Schedule
UPDATE: Tutoring not available while FGCU is closed

COURSE BY ALPHABETICAL ORDER	DAY	TIME
Anatomy & Physiology 1 (BSC 1085C)	Thursday	2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Business Finance (FIN 3403)	Monday	11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
College Physics 1 (PHY 2053)	Monday Friday	10:00 AM to 11:00 AM 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
General Biology 1 (BSC 1010C)	Monday Wednesday	3:00 PM to 5:00 PM 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
General Chemistry 1 (CHM 1045)	Tuesday	10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Organic Chemistry 1 (CHM 2210C)	Monday Wednesday	2:00 PM to 4:00 PM 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Statistical Methods (STA 2023)	Monday Thursday	12:00 PM to 1:00 PM 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
UPDATED 9/27/2022		Session times are subject to change for days the university is closed and for study days.

Schedule a Tutoring Appointment

Having trouble logging into into the appointment system? Contact the Center for Academic Achievement at 239-590-7906.

Additional support for math courses is available through the Department of Mathematics Tutoring

Support for accounting courses is available through the FGCU Accounting Society Tutoring

Unable to find support for your specific course? Consider an appointment with a CAA Academic Coach to improve all your study skills!

What is Peer Tutoring?
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- Peer tutors are students just like you who have successfully taken the class and want to help you be successful in it as well!
- Peer tutors are highly qualified and trained to support you. They will be interactive with you in the sessions:
- - asking questions to have you think through concepts and processes
  - having you practice problems and concepts
  - guiding you to resources for additional support.
- The FGCU Academic Policy prohibits tutors from assisting students in the completion of homework or any graded material.
- - Complete your homework/assignments in advance of the session.
  - Bring questions, previously graded work, class notes, textbooks, and any other materials needed for the course.
Appointment Information
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- Appointments must be scheduled 24-hours in advance in fall and spring and 18-hours in advance in summer. This gives the tutors time to prepare to meet with you.
- Sessions are one hour.
- Sessions may be 1:1, though up to two or three students may schedule for a single session.
  - If you are registered with Adaptive Services, please contact the Assistant Director of Instructional Support Programs directly at sponicsan@fgcu.edu to arrange 1:1 appointments.
- Up to two sessions per week per course may be scheduled.
- Recurring appointments can be self-scheduled during Weeks 6 through 9 of the semester. Otherwise, appointments can be scheduled up to two (2) weeks in advance.
- The FGCU Academic Policy prohibits tutors from assisting students in the completion of homework or any graded material.
- - Complete your homework/assignments in advance of the session.
  - Bring questions, previously graded work, class notes, textbooks, and any other materials needed for the course.
How to Log into Appointment System
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1. All Tutoring Lab sessions are now being booked through the same system utilized by your advising office. Use the red button above to book your Tutoring Lab appointment.
2. Once you have selected and submitted your appointment, you will receive an email confirmation.
3. Mark the date and time in your calendar and enter in your phone with a 30-minute reminder.
4. Please contact the front desk if you need assistance.
No-Show and Cancellation Policies
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- A “no-show” is when you do not arrive within the first 10 minutes of the appointment time and/or if you cancel the same day.
- - After two no-shows, you will be blocked from scheduling future appointments, and you will need to meet with the Assistant Director of Instructional Support Programs to discuss future appointment possibilities.
- A session must be cancelled the day prior (24-hours in advance) of the scheduled appointment.
- - After three cancellations, you will need to meet with the Assistant Director of Instructional Support Programs to discuss future appointment possibilities.
Drop-In Information
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- Drop-in tutoring is offered on specific days and times (based on tutor availability) for two-hour blocks.
- You may stay for the whole two hours or for a shorter time.
- If the session is full:
  - wait until space in room becomes available
  - schedule a tutoring appointment
  - visit on another scheduled drop-in day
- View our current drop-in schedule. Note it’s subject to change throughout the semester, so check this first before dropping in!

**Tutor & SI Leader positions are available to undergraduate and graduate students. Leaders go through extensive training in order to offer the best services to students. Leaders work closely with faculty and staff, with some sitting in on classes in order to be familiar with the methods used by the instructor. If you are interested in becoming a tutor or SI Leader, submit an application.

LEARN MORE

We're here to answer your questions:

Suzy Ponicsan - Assistant Director, Instructional Support Programs (ISP)

Center for Academic Achievement

239-590-7347
sponicsan@fgcu.edu

Enhance your understanding of classroom concepts

Fall 2022 supported courses

Online and in-person tutoring sessions are available by appointment for select coursesPlease check in at the front desk in Library West 202 before attending your in-person sessionAvailability subject to change

Drop-In Tutoring Fall 2022 ScheduleUPDATE: Tutoring not available while FGCU is closed

Online and in-person tutoring sessions are available by appointment for select courses
Please check in at the front desk in Library West 202 before attending your in-person session
Availability subject to change

Drop-In Tutoring Fall 2022 Schedule
UPDATE: Tutoring not available while FGCU is closed