Tutor and Peer Mentor Positions
The Academic Success Center recruits both peer tutors and mentors every semester. Both positions are on-campus, paid opportunities for undergraduate students who enjoy helping their peers be academically successful. The first step in the application process is to attend an information session.
Fall 2025 Employment Information Sessions
You will be required to log in with your name and NC State email address in order to attend the Information Session via Zoom. We use this information to send participants a copy of the application at the end of the session. Note: applicants will not be admitted if they are more than 5 minutes late to the meeting.
| Days | Times | Meeting Links |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, July 21st, 2025 | 3:30-4:00pm | Registration Link |
| Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025 | 12-12:30pm | Registration Link |
Applications due July 25th at 5pm
Employment Requirements
- Be an enrolled full-time undergraduate student with at least a 3.250 cumulative GPA
- Have completed at least one full semester at NC State by the start of the first semester of employment. Preference given to students who have completed an entire academic year at NC State.
- Be a model student with a desire to help others learn
- Can fit USC 210, a 1-credit hour training course, into your schedule during your first semester of employment
- Work at least 4 hours per week for two consecutive semesters
- Have earned a B+ or higher in the courses you wish to tutor (tutors only)
- Have completed two semesters of college as a full-time students (required for peer mentors, preferred for tutors)
Tutors support the following courses:
- MA 107, 108, 111, 114, 121, 131, 141, 231, 241, 242
- PY 131, 205, 208, 211, 212
- CH 100, 101, 111, 201, 220, 221, 223
- BIO 181, 183
- GN 311
- ST 311, 312
- ACC 210, 220, 280
- EC 201, 202, 205 & ARE equivalent
- MIE 305
Peer Mentors support the following skills (non-content specific):
- Time management
- Organization
- Active Study Skills
- Note taking
- Test taking strategies
| PEER TUTOR | PEER MENTOR |
|---|---|
| One-on-one meetings | One-on-one meetings |
| May see different students every week | See same students (~4) every week |
| Will set schedule at beginning of semester and tutor in the ASC | Provide ASC with availability and be matched with mentees |
| Students will schedule own appointments | Times determined by mentor and student |
| Tutoring provided in a specific course | Not course-specific |
| USC 210 Section 001, 002, and 003 | USC 210 Section 005 (Tues, 10-11:15am during Fall 2025 semester) |
Questions?
Email the Academic Success Center or call 919.515.3163.