Tutorial Services

Drop-In Centers

Tutorial Services offers two Math Drop-in Centers, one Chemistry Drop-In, and one Physics Drop-in. A drop-in center is a place where students are able to come and do their homework in a relaxed group environment. When the student has a question he/she raises a hand, and the tutor comes and assists.

A drop-in tutor has a high level of autonomy and works with many different levels of classes and students in any given day.

Supplemental Instruction

Supplemental Instruction (SI) is a peer facilitated program targeting historically difficult core courses at Boise State. The tutor attends class on a day-to-day basis and organizes regularly scheduled study group sessions outside of the classroom.

An SI tutor works closely with faculty and forms a team with each instructor to support student learning in the classroom. If you would like to request an SI for your core course, please click here.

What to expect from tutors

Tutors can help

1. Clarify difficult concepts
2. Define unfamiliar terms
3. Demonstrate note-taking strategies
4. Demonstrate approaching exams with confidence
5. Show new problem solving skills

Tutors DO NOT

1. Re-lecture, especially when students did not attend class
2. Do homework, or edit papers
3. Do the learning for the student
4. Give away the answers

Please call Mary Wills, Assistant Director of Academic Enhancement, at 426-5436 if you have any questions.