Academic Success Center Tutoring

Get course-specific help, ask questions, and work through challenging concepts with a trained peer tutor.

ASC Tutoring offers free support for many Kent State courses through scheduled appointments and drop-in sessions. Tutors can help you review course content, practice problem-solving, and develop approaches you can use independently.

What is tutoring like? Hear it straight from our tutors!

Choose the Tutoring that Works for You

Both options are free and led by trained peer tutors.

Scheduled TutoringDrop-in Tutoring
Reserve a 50-minute session for a specific course. Visit during posted hours without making an appointment. 
Available in person or virtually. Available for select Math, Chemistry, and Physics courses. 
Sessions may include up to three students from the same course and instructor. Offered at campus locations such as the Library and residence halls. 
Schedule an Appointment
(In KSU Navigate, select Appointments → Schedule an Appointment → Tutoring & Learning Centers → Course Tutoring. 
Need help? Watch the step-by-step scheduling video.) 

View the Drop-in Schedule


 

Not sure which service supports your class? Search scheduled tutoring, drop-in tutoring, PASS, and other support by course.  
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Working on a Paper? Visit the Writing Commons for writing-specific support!

What to Expect

Come with questions, stay actively involved, and leave with strategies you can keep using.

Before Your Session
During Your Session
Between Sessions

Before Your Session

  • Attend class and identify the topics or questions you want to address.
  • Bring relevant notes, assignments, course materials, and a computer if needed.

During Your Session

  • Work through questions and examples with your tutor.
  • Explain your thinking and practice applying course concepts.

Between Sessions

  • Set goals and practice strategies for independent learning.
  • Reflect on what worked and return for continued support.

Want to know who you may work with? Meet Our Tutors!

Tutoring Makes a Difference

Tutoring helps students better understand challenging course material, build confidence, and continue making progress toward their academic goals.

 

1,477 Students who used ASC Tutoring last year
80% Said coursework was easier to understand
77% Said they felt significantly more confident
75% Said it significantly improved their problem-solving skills
CRLA: International Tutor Training Program Certification

The ASC Tutoring Program is internationally certified by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA), reflecting established standards for tutor training and development.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I schedule?

Schedule your own appointments and search for available tutors based on the courses you’re currently taking and availability with KSU Navigate. Remember, same day appointments are not available - all appointments must be scheduled at least 18 hours in advance.

How do I cancel or reschedule?
  • To cancel an appointment, log in to KSU Navigate the same way you did when you made the appointment. Once logged in, find your upcoming appointments to cancel it. 
  • If needed, you can schedule a new appointment the same way you did with your original appointment.
How long is my appointment?

Schedule tutoring sessions are typically 50 minutes. For drop-in tutoring, you may attend for as long as a tutor is available to assist you.

Where are sessions held?

Sessions may be in-person or virtual. Virtual sessions occur through Microsoft Teams – please use you Kent State log-in when joining. In-person sessions can happen in the CUE, Library, or various residence halls – be sure to check your appointment in Navigate for specific location information.

When should I schedule?
  • Sessions are available almost every day of the week at a variety of times and locations (including some late-night virtual options!) All appointments must be made at least 18 hours in advance (which means you can’t schedule a same-day appointment). Check KSU Navigate for the most up-to-date availability.
  • As for when in the semester to schedule – as soon as you think of it! Don’t wait for when things get really difficult. Starting sooner can help you stay ahead and on top of your classes. Our tutors not only help with content, but can also help you with study strategies and other skills, so tutoring can help you at any point, regardless of your grade!
How should I prepare?
  • You will get the most out of your session if you come prepared with questions and/or specific concepts that you want to focus on during the session. You should also be attending class regularly – tutoring can’t replace actually being in class!
  • Make sure you bring any course materials, notes, and textbooks to your appointment. If your work requires a computer, you will need to bring your own.
How frequently can I meet with a tutor?

We recommend meeting with a tutor no more than two appointments per course per week. This helps to ensure you are not using tutoring to replace valuable class time.

Which service is right for me.
 Academic CoachingTutoringPASS
Best if you want to...Improve how you manage, organize, and approach your academic workGet help understanding content or working through questions in a specific courseStudy current course material with classmates in a structured group
Common topicsTime management, study strategies, test preparation, and project planningCourse concepts, practice problems, assignments, and questions from classRecent course content, exam review, study strategies, and collaborative practice
FormatOne-on-one meetings with a peer coachScheduled or drop-in meetings with a peer tutorRecurring, drop-in group sessions led by a PASS Leader
AvailabilityAvailable to students across all majors and coursesAvailable for supported coursesAvailable for selected courses with an assigned PASS Leader
Start hereSchedule Academic CoachingFind Tutoring for Your CourseFind a PASS Session

You do not have to choose only one. For example, you might work with a tutor on Chemistry content and stop into a PASS session before a big assignment, all while meeting with an Academic Coach to create a study schedule and prepare for exams. 

What happens if I miss an appointment.

  • If you miss or cancel an appointment, it’s always important to reconnect with your tutor to ensure you are prepared for your next session. If you miss two or more appointments in a row, a member of our team will reach out to you directly to check in with you and ensure any additional appointments you have scheduled are necessary.  

  • Note that a “missed appointment” means that you did not cancel your appointment in advance and/or did not show up for your scheduled appointment. We track this and notify you when this happens twice because we want to make sure all students who want to come to tutoring have the opportunity to do so. Notifying us of a cancellation more than 24 hours in advance is important because it opens up that spot for another student. (Remember, appointments can ONLY be made more than 18 hours in advance…so if you wait to cancel, you also take away the option for another student to attend that appointment.) 

What happens to my appointment if the university is closed?

If the university is closed for a snow day or other unplanned event, all appointments will be automatically cancelled. This will not be held against you. If you receive a message that you “missed” an appointment that should have been excused due to a university closure, don’t be alarmed! We may not be able to update our system in time to prevent the automatic notice from being sent to you, but we will be checking to make sure you won’t be penalized. 

What if no appointments are available?

  • Be sure you are looking at appointments at least 18 hours in advance – no same day appointments are available.  

  • If no available appointments appear - Either all the available appointments for that course are full or we don’t support the course you’re looking for with scheduled tutoring. For select Math, Chemistry, and Physics courses, drop-in tutoring is available in the Library and a few Residence Halls. Check out our schedule here. 

  • Check our Course Support list to see if we have other support for your course.  If you want us to add support for your course, let us know by completing our support request form or reach out to our team at asctutoring@kent.edu and we will do our best to accommodate your request. We also recommend checking with your college to see if they offer tutoring or other support or visiting your professor’s office hours – which is a great idea even if you do go to tutoring! 

I’m a student on a regional campus – where can I find tutoring?

  • Virtual tutoring sessions are open to any student on any campus – so if you are enrolled in a course we support, virtual tutoring is always an option.  

I’m a graduate student – can I attend tutoring?

  • Tutoring is designed for undergraduate coursework. For graduate level academic support we suggest connecting with your course instructor, visiting faculty office hours, or utilizing Graduate Academic Coaching (link) for general learning skill development.  

What Students are Saying

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Tutoring Student

“Going to tutoring is very helpful, and I always come out of it feeling so much better about the concepts we went over.”

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Tutoring Student

“My tutors explain the material in a very individualized way, learn what works best for me, and always go the extra mile.”

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Tutoring Student

“Attending tutoring regularly has helped with my study techniques and confidence when preparing for tests.”

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“Tutoring helps me sort out what I do and don’t understand. I never feel bad for not knowing something, and I can ask questions without feeling judged.”

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"I love the tutoring center’s drop-in options and being able to use tutoring whenever I need it.”

 

Want to be a tutor?

Help other students understand challenging course content while strengthening your own communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.  

Explore ASC Student Employment
 

Need Assistance? 

Whether you have questions, need information or have feedback, we're here for you. Please reach out to us via email at asc@kent.edu or call us at 330-672-3190 and a member of our team will provide any assistance you may need.

 

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