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Peer-Assisted Student Support

The Peer-Assisted Student Support (PASS) Program provides FREE, one-on-one, individualized tutoring to all enrolled undergraduate and graduate students at American University. Tutors help students learn and review course concepts from their classes and provide opportunities for hands-on practice for successfully completing their coursework. 

Tutoring in Fall 2024 takes place in-person in Butler Pavilion, 300, and online via Zoom which is indicated on the PASS Program schedule. The tutoring schedule can be found on WCOnline. Fall 2024 tutoring begins Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

As of Wednesday, September 4th, the PASS Program will provide tutoring in the following courses and continue to expand by tutoring requests throughout the Fall 2024 semester.

  • ACCT-240 & ACCT-241
  • BIO-110, BIO-210, BIO-301, & BIO-320
  • CHEM-110, CHEM-210, CHEM-310, & CHEM-320
  • COMM-200, COMM-250, COMM-301, COMM-305, COMM-320, & COMM-409
  • CSC-148 & CSC-208
  • ECON-100, ECON-150, ECON-200, ECON-300, ECON-301, & ECON-603
  • FIN-365
  • GOVT-110 & GOVT-130
  • ITEC-320
  • PERF-124 & PERF-126
  • PHYS-105, PHYS-110, & PHYS-210
  • PSYC-100, PSYC-115, PSYC-200, PSYC-205, & PSYC-215
  • SIS-652
  • SISU-206, SISU-300, & SISU-306
If you are an undergraduate or graduate student who would like to request tutoring support for Fall 2024, the Tutor Request Form will open on August 19, 2024 and close October 11, 2024 at 11:59 pm EST.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

In-Person Tutoring

Tutoring taking place in person will denote "In-Person" next to the Tutor's name on the schedule on WCOnline. In-person tutoring will take place in Butler Pavilion, Room 310.

Online Tutoring

Tutoring that takes place will denote "Online" next to the Tutor's name of the schedule on WCOnline. On your existing the appointment form, review the Tutor’s information and please find “LOCATION” under their email address for the Zoom information for your appointment. Select the Zoom link and wait to be admitted by your Tutor.

  1. Create an account or log into WCOnline with your AU email address.
  2. Below the log-in box, select the appropriate tutor schedule and click, Log In.
  3. On the top of the page, click the drop-down menu titled “Search your class” and select your course.
  4. All available tutors will appear along with their schedules.
  5. Select a white box to schedule your appointment and complete the accompanying appointment form.
  1. Log into WCOnline at least 3 hours before the appointment's time.
  2. Click on your appointment.
  3. Select "cancel this appointment" at the bottom of the form.

If your course is not offered in the current listing of courses, please submit a tutoring request, here.

Fall 2024

Tutoring Hours

•  Monday to Thursdays, 10:00 am-9:00 pm EST
•  Fridays, 12:00-5:00 pm EST
•  Sundays, 3:00-9:00 pm EST

For additional information about the PASS Program and our services, please contact tutoring@american.edu.

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WCOnline Tutorial

WCOnline tutorial for students.