• Improved academic performance
  • The program will help students prepare for tests and exams, equipping them with test-taking strategies and time-management skills. Tutors will provide help to students in understanding specific problem areas.

• Improved work and study habits
  • Students will be equipped with work and study habits that can be used throughout their college career to ace their exams and make them successful in college and in their professional careers.

• Freedom to ask questions
  • During lectures, students who are not comfortable asking questions in class settings are more likely to communicate these questions to their tutors without being self-conscious.

• Increased independence and responsibility
  • The tutoring program encourages students to be more independent and equips them with problem-solving skills. It will also help them with personal growth and development. 

• Students must apply each semester and will be notified of program acceptance via email.
• Students will schedule their own appointments with tutors using an online scheduling system.
• Students commit to attend to 1 tutoring session per week for each course.
• Students will be added to a Moodle course to access tutoring resources and materials.

Spring 2025 Application

• Tutoring program requirements:
  
  • You must complete the application
  • You must be a first-year student*
    • A student is eligible to continue receiving tutoring in their sophomore year if they are still taking first-year STEM courses in their third semester at LSU and actively participated in EXCELD tutoring for at least one semester during their freshman year.

• Spring application is open until February 10, 2025
• Tutor appointments will begin on January 27, 2025
  • You will be notified via email if you are accepted into the program

•  Questions?
  • Contact the EXCELD Program Staff: exceld@lsu.edu

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Are you interested in joining our team? Applications are currently open for Spring 2025 tutoring positions.

EXCELD tutors help first-year students with their STEM courses through one-on-one tutoring. EXCELD tutors will be assigned to one or two courses based on preference and tutoring demand. Tutors schedule their own availability for session times using our online scheduling system and are required to attend trainings and regular staff meetings.

• Qualifications:
  
  • Full-time student in the College of Engineering
  • Earned a B+ or better in the tutoring course
  • 2.8 minimum overall GPA

Apply to Become an EXCELD Tutor