University Tutoring

Peer tutors for University Tutoring work one-on-one with students enrolled in a diverse range of courses. Learn more about University Tutoring.

If you have questions about our peer tutor positions, please contact the University Tutoring Coordinator. 
 

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Eligibility for University Tutoring Positions

To be eligible to apply, you must be a current UAlbany undergraduate student in good academic standing. Note: If selected, you must remain in good academic standing to keep the position. 

You must also have earned an A or A-minus in the course you will tutor. Note: In certain circumstances, we will accept a B-plus. 

If you took the course at another institution, the credits for that course must have successfully transferred to UAlbany. 

We also accept applications from native language speakers who want to tutor language courses.

Apply to be an University Tutor

To apply, you must complete the University Tutoring Tutor Application. 

The application will ask you to list the email address of a faculty or staff member who is familiar with your academic achievements, such as an instructor, advisor or coach. 

Once you submit the application, the faculty or staff member will receive instructions via email for sending in a recommendation letter on your behalf. We suggest that you: 

  • Ask a potential recommender if they are willing to write a letter before listing their name on the application
  • Email your recommender after you submit the application to ensure they received instructions to send in their letter 

If we are looking for tutors in your subject/course area, we will follow up with you via email to schedule an interview. 

Deadlines 

Applications are accepted year-round. However, if you want to tutor for a specific semester, please apply in the first half of the semester before the intended semester. 

Students looking to start tutoring in the fall are interviewed from mid-March to late April. Students looking to start tutoring in the spring are interviewed from mid-October to late November. 

Training 

This information is being revised. If selected for a position, you will be required to enroll in and complete UUNI 350, a one-credit course. Register for classes. 

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Center for Achievement, Retention & Student Success (Science Tutoring)

Center for Achievement, Retention & Student Success (CARSS) tutors work with students enrolled in first- and second-year science courses. Learn more about CARSS tutoring.

If you have questions about CARSS tutoring positions, please contact the CARSS Program Coordinator. 
 

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Job Description for CARSS Tutors

This information is currently being revised. Please check back later or email us at [email protected] for immediate assistance.

Apply to be a CARSS Tutor

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Expectations for CARSS Tutors

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Writing Center

Writing Center tutors deepen their writing expertise, gain direct teaching experience and benefit from training and practice in advanced research methods. Learn more about the Writing Center. 

If you have questions about Writing Center tutor positions, please contact us at [email protected] or 518-442-4061. 
 

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Apply to be a Writing Center Tutor as an Undergraduate Student

Undergraduate peer tutors are paid hourly as student assistants.

Prospective peer tutors must complete AENG 360Y, which is offered each spring semester.

The three-credit course introduces students to methods and theories of writing instruction and process, while preparing them to work as Writing Center tutors. 

Contact the course instructor for the permission number before you register for classes. 

Transfer students with previous writing tutor experience can waive the prerequisite course by supplying a supervisor’s reference.  

After completing the course, students who choose to apply for a peer tutor position will be asked to: 

  • Submit a resume and statement of tutoring philosophy 

  • Complete an interview with our Director and Assistant Directors at the end of the spring semester. 

Hiring decisions are typically made after the end of the spring semester.

Apply to be a Writing Center Tutor as a Graduate Student

Graduate teaching assistants are appointed via the Department of English’s graduate program. Contact the department.