We’re committed to helping you succeed!
We know that all Bobcats need to feel supported as students and individuals. The Academic Achievement Center (AAC) assists you in achieving your academic goals by providing free in-person and online tutoring, writing assistance, and Peer Assisted Learning (PAL). Our goal is to empower you to be an independent and successful learner as you work toward your degree.
Our services are delivered by fellow students who excel in their studies and want you to perform at your best. From tutoring to reinforcing good study habits, we help you develop the skills and mindset needed to succeed in your coursework. Studies show that students who take advantage of academic assistance tend to perform better in their classes and retain more information.
The students who serve as tutors and PAL Leaders are experts in their fields and trained following the College Reading and Learning Association guidelines on ethical standards and best practices. They’re eager to share their knowledge and proven techniques to help you get the most out of your Ohio University education.
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Peer Assisted Learning (PAL)Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) is a series of weekly review sessions for students taking historically difficult courses. Sessions are facilitated by PAL Leaders — students who have already taken and done well in the course.
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STEM AcademyThe STEM Academy is dedicated to supporting students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. We offer small group tutoring, drop-in hours, study groups, and specialized workshops to enhance your learning experience. Join us in the STEM Learning Lab in Morton 415 and take advantage of our free services to excel in your STEM courses!
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Learning CommonsThe Learning Commons is here to support students in the College of Business, Language, Humanities, and Health and Human Sciences. We offer a range of services, including peer tutoring and interactive study sessions, tailored to help you navigate your coursework. Visit us in Alden Library 230 to utilize our free resources and enhance your academic journey with personalized support!
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Drop-In TutoringStudents are invited to attend Drop-in Tutoring to work together with the support of trained tutors. Tutors can provide general support for questions during the days and times listed. If additional support is needed, tutors can also assist students in locating scheduled sessions for a later date.
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Media Arts TutoringMedia Arts tutoring provides support to students, faculty, and staff with multimedia applications such as Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and video/audio editing software.
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Writing CommonsThe Writing Commons is a student support center that offers free writing assistance to all Ohio University students. Our tutors can help at any stage of the writing process, from discussing and organizing ideas to polishing a final draft.
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First-Generation Student SuccessThe Academic Achievement Center coordinates support programs and services for Ohio University’s first-generation college students. If you are a first-generation college student, we are excited to have you here! We recognize that as one of the first in your family to attend college, you will face unique experiences as you begin this exciting journey.
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Scheduling an Appointment
You can schedule tutoring via TracCloud . Be sure to note the location of your scheduled appointment.
If you need help scheduling an appointment or have a question about our services, please call us at 740.593.2644 or email us at tutoring@ohio.edu .If you book an online appointment, your tutor will send you an email that includes a link to your tutoring appointment, which will be a Microsoft Teams meeting. Teams allows you and your tutor to talk, use chat, share documents and work together on a virtual whiteboard.
Although we make every effort to fulfill a student’s tutoring request, there is no guarantee a tutor will be available for a particular course, especially around midterms and finals. Arranging a tutor depends on the number of qualified tutors and schedule compatibility.
15,000+
Hours of individualized academic support provided in the past year
100
Peer tutors available to help you
200+
Courses for which peer tutoring is provided
Certification and Accreditation
The Academic Achievement Center (AAC) is proud to offer a tutor training program that meets the International Tutor Training Program Certification’s (ITTPC) rigorous standards. Achieving certification means that the AAC has met CRLA’s high standards for tutor selection, training, direct service and evaluation. For over 30 years CRLA has been a leader in learning assistance, reading and academic support programs with almost 1,300 members and over 2,000 certified training programs worldwide.
Ohio University’s Academic Achievement Center (AAC) is among a small group of college tutoring centers to be awarded the Online Tutoring Certification by the Association of Colleges for Tutoring and Learning (ACTLA). This certification recognizes the center’s continuing efforts to improve online tutoring services, support OHIO students on all campus, and continue professional development for peer tutors, who are connecting to students virtually.
Ohio University’s Supplemental Instruction program, part of the AAC, has been accredited by the International Center for Supplemental Instruction (ICSI) located at the University of Missouri – Kansas City. This certification means that the AAC has met ICSI’s high standards for program operation, SI leader training, faculty and student participation and student success.
Hours
Academic Achievement CenterAlden Library 230
Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday: 4–8 p.m.