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Lommasson Center 269
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Missoula, MT 59812
(406) 243-2835
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Students Tutoring Students (STS)

 

Students Tutoring Students (STS) is a peer-tutoring program that provides individual and group walk-in tutoring for UM students enrolled in at least 6 credits. The program is jointly funded by the Associated Students of the University of Montana (ASUM) and University College.

Lommasson Center 276
406-243-2294
Email: ststutor@mso.umt.edu

For the most up-to-date information about tutor availability, visit: http://umtsts.blogspot.com/ .

The STS Office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm when classes are in session. The office is closed over summer.

How to Get a Tutor | How Much Does Tutoring Cost? | How to Become a Tutor

Walk-in Tutoring Schedule for Spring 2008

How to Get a Tutor

Tutors are available for most 100 and 200 level courses at the cost of $4.50 per hour. To obtain a tutor, please complete the following steps.

1. Go to the STS Office in the Lommasson Center, room 276, and complete a "Tutor Request Form."

2. You will be given a list of tutors available through STS who are qualified to tutor the class you requested.

3. Contact one of the tutors on the list and schedule a tutoring appointment.

4. Purchase a "tutor ticket" at the cashier's window in Griz Central. Give the pink copy of the ticket to your tutor.

How Much Does Tutoring Cost?

The cost of individual STS tutoring is $4.50 per hour of tutoring. Students wanting tutoring are to purchase a tutor ticket at the cashier's window in Griz Central. The pink copy of the ticket is given to the tutor. Money is NEVER exchanged between the tutor and the tutee.

There are several programs that pay for tutoring for students eligible for their programs. Examples of programs that fund tutoring are: Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), Athletics, and Veteran's Affairs. If you believe you might be eligible for one of the above-mentioned programs, please contact the program directly.

How to Become an STS Tutor

In order to apply to become a STS tutor, you must complete the application packet, which is available in the STS office (Lommasson Center 276) and meet the following criteria:

    • Be enrolled at UM for at least 6 credits
    • Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
    • Earned an "A" or "B" in the course(s) you want to tutor
    • Completed at least 15 university level credits

STS hires tutors throughout the school year on an as-needed basis, however the majority of tutors are hired at the beginning of each semester.