Students at Jen Libray, SavannahSavannah College of Art and Design students who require tutoring may seek assistance through the learning assistance department. Services include academic counseling about topics such as study skills, time and stress management, college policies and learning styles. Free, ongoing, walk-in tutoring is offered in courses most often requested by students. Other specific tutoring is available by request.

Individual tutors are selected to assist students with courses and software not offered by the Learning Assistance Center.

Tutors are selected based on faculty recommendation, academic achievement and ability to communicate with fellow students. A schedule of academic tutoring sessions is available after the first week of each quarter.


Services


You are eligible to receive one-on-one tutoring if you
  • are an enrolled SCAD student
    and
  • have filled out a request for tutoring application
    and
  • are requesting assistance in a course that is not offered at one of the SCAD Learning Assistance Centers.
Steps to schedule a tutor:
  1. Read through this tutoring request information thoroughly.
  2. Complete the request for tutoring application (PDF -- 167K).
  3. Return the completed request for tutoring application to the student employment office.
  4. The learning assistance coordinator contacts you when you have been assigned a tutor.
  5. Contact the tutor to set up the initial tutoring session.

Commonly Asked Questions


How much does tutoring cost?
Tutoring is a FREE service to enrolled SCAD students.

Where does tutoring take place?
All tutoring appointments take place in one of the academic buildings or in a study area in one of the residence halls, unless previously authorized by the learning assistance coordinator.

How often can I be tutored?
A student requesting tutoring may receive three hours of tutoring per class per week.


Tutoring Policies


A student requesting tutoring may receive three hours of tutoring per class per week. Additional tutoring hours are granted on a case-by-case basis if extended time is needed to accomplish a particular project and at the discretion of the learning assistance coordinator. The tutor must contact the learning assistance coordinator to discuss a request for extended tutoring hours.

When the learning assistance coordinator has made an exception and granted a student extended tutoring hours, tutoring hours may not exceed three-hour blocks of time.

If a student requesting tutoring arrives at the tutoring session unprepared or has not completed the work the tutor assigned between sessions, the tutor ends the session.

If a student requesting tutoring misses two consecutive appointments, he or she is required to fill out a new request for tutoring application (PDF -- 167K). A tutor waits no longer than 20 minutes for the student to arrive. After that time, the student is considered a no-show for the appointment. Students who have requested tutoring assistance and are unable to attend the set tutoring appointment must call the tutor 24 hours in advance to cancel the appointment.

Tutors and the students requesting tutoring assistance are responsible for setting up their own appointments.

Students need to treat the tutor with common courtesy.
  • Phone calls to set up tutoring appointments should be made during the day and early evening hours.
  • Tutoring appointments should be set for mutually agreed-upon times.
  • Students requesting tutoring assistance must observe the 24-hour cancellation policy.
  • If a student encounters any difficulties with reaching the assigned tutor or setting an appointment for a mutually agreed-upon time, he or she should call the learning assistance coordinator at 912.525.8776.

Student Code of Conduct


jen library main floorThe Savannah College of Art and Design is committed to providing a living and learning environment for all students, a place where they may develop as both creative individuals and responsible citizens. As members of the SCAD community, students are expected to behave in ways that are respectful of the rights of all other members of the community to live, learn, work and teach in such an environment. This student code of conduct is meant to address any student behavioral problem that disturbs or detracts from the goals of the SCAD community.


Who is a Tutor?


Tutors are students who have specific knowledge or skills to share with other students. The requirements for becoming a tutor include the initial application process, positive referrals from professors, a 3.0 GPA or higher and enrollment in at least three classes. After tutors have been accepted and trained, they regularly meet or communicate with individuals or small groups to clarify problems and improve skills for a particular class. The tutor and student may review class material, discuss the text, predict test questions, formulate ideas for a paper or explore new software.

Contact


Office of Student Employment
Phone: 912.525.8776
E-mail: tutor@scad.edu.
Monday-Sunday, 7-9 p.m., when classes are in session.


 
 
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