General Information

The Tutor Program is designed to help students become successful independent learners. Undergraduate and graduate student tutors work with students on applying general academic strategies (note taking, exam prep, text analysis, time management) to their  coursework. Tutors work to help guide students in their learning process to use techniques and resources that may prove successful.

All tutoring is free and offered to all Suffolk University students. Tutors and clients meet up to 2 times a week for one hour sessions throughout the semester.

According to the 2005-2006 data for the Ballotti Learning Center, 98% of the clients matched with a tutor responded that their tutor was available, competent and demonstrated a positive attitude during sessions. Also 92% of the students tutored reported feeling that tutoring helped them to become more independent learners as they applied the study strategies to their courses.

Do You Need a Tutor?

You may want or need a tutor if you

• are doing well but would like to do better
• are experiencing difficulty with a particular course
• need to further develop your time management and study skills
• would like to identify your learning style and preferences
• are diagnosed with a learning disability
• are planning for post graduate work
• are looking for help adjusting to and learning about campus resources at Suffolk University

How to Get a Tutor

If you have decided to receive tutoring aid from the Ballotti Learning Center, please complete the following steps.

• Call the BLC at (617) 573-8235 or come by Donahue 208 to ask for an appointment

Tips and Reminders

All information shared with Learning Center Staff:
Confidential

Waiting time for clients to arrive for tutoring session:
15 minutes

Preferred notice of prior cancellation of session:
24 hours

Maximum weekly tutoring service provided to clients:
2 hours

Attendance policy for all clients:
No more than 3 missed sessions / semester
No more than 4 cancellations / semester