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Peer-Leader Opportunities

The application for the 2023-2024 academic year is now open. Please see our Peer-Leader Application page for more details on the application. Sign up for a 2023-2024 peer leader information session to learn more about our programs.

 ASLA peer leaders support students in mastering course-based learning as well as honing their general academic skills. We have opportunities that fit a variety of schedules and interests. All positions are paid, and peer leaders receive comprehensive training through ASLA.

Opportunities with course-specific support programs

Peer-Guided Study Group Leaders

Peer-guided study group leaders meet weekly with the same small group of students to help them review and refine their understanding of key concepts in a particular course, collaboratively work through practice problems, and prepare effectively for quizzes and exams. The program runs in science, math, engineering, and social science courses.

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Questions?
For more information about peer-guided study groups, email us.

Drop-in Peer Tutors

Drop-in peer tutors staff Sunday and weeknight drop-in sessions to provide group and one-on-one help to students enrolled in particular courses. Runs in social science, science, engineering, and mathematics courses.

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Questions?
For more information about drop-in peer tutors, email us.

Midquarter Mentored Study Group Leaders

Peer leaders meet weekly, beginning approximately week 4, with a limited-size group of students to help clarify student questions, support students in reviewing and refining their understanding of key concepts, collaboratively work through practice problems, prepare for quizzes and exams, and discuss effective study strategies. The program runs in select science, math, engineering, and social science courses.

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Questions?
For more information about Midquarter Mentored Study Groups, email us.

Study Group facilitators and tutors need to have done well in the associated course (although an A is not necessary), have outstanding interpersonal skills, and care about helping other students.

Opportunities with academic coaching and mentoring programs

Peer Academic Coaches

Peer Academic coaches work one-on-one with fellow undergrads to help them enhance their approaches to studying and learning.

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Questions?
For more information about peer academic coaches, email us.

Undergraduate Program for Advancing Learning (UPAL) Mentors

UPAL peer mentors meet weekly with the same small group of students to help them enhance their general academic strategies and skills and work through academic challenges.

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Questions?
For more information about UPAL, email us.

Peer Coaches and UPAL mentors need to have a deep understanding of the process of working through academic challenges, have outstanding interpersonal skills, and be dedicated to supporting others in their own development.