Danielle became an Online Learning Navigator with the Academic Achievement Center (AAC) after benefitting from tutoring at the AAC for many of her own classes. Danielle is motivated to help other Bobcats.
Academic Achievement Center
Academic Achievement Center
We’re committed to helping you succeed!
We know that all Bobcats need to feel supported as students and individuals. The Academic Achievement Center (AAC) is here to assist you in achieving your academic goals. We provide free tutoring, writing assistance, online learning navigation, and Supplemental Instruction (SI) to empower you to be an independent and successful learner as you work towards your degree. Our services are delivered by fellow students who excel in their studies and want you to perform at your best.
All Ohio University students can access free academic assistance through the AAC. From tutoring to reinforcing good study habits, we collaborate with students to develop the skills and mindset needed to succeed in coursework and overcome the challenges of academic life. Studies show that students who take advantage of academic assistance tend to perform better in their classes and retain more information.
The students who serve as tutors and navigators are experts in their fields and trained following the College Reading and Learning Association guidelines on ethical standards and best practices. They are eager to share their knowledge and proven techniques to help you get the most out of your Ohio University education.
Summer/Fall 2021 Update
The AAC will continue to provide tutoring and Supplemental Instruction (SI) services remotely via Microsoft Teams through the end of Fall 2021 semester. Our remote tutoring sessions are convenient and offer an effective and collaborative student-to-student experience. Our remote SI Sessions are peer-led and promote group discussion and learning.
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Peer TutoringSubject tutoring is available for more than 125 courses offered at Ohio University. The most popular courses tutored are 1000- and 2000-level courses in math, biology, chemistry, and physics. The one-on-one tutoring sessions are currently conducted via Teams, an effective and convenient way of consulting with a peer expert. Our services are free to all OHIO students.
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Student Writing CenterThe Student Writing Center’s peer tutors provide free writing assistance to all Ohio University students. Our tutors can help at any stage of the writing process, from discussing and organizing ideas to polishing a final draft. Tutors will not edit papers but will guide students in improving writing strategies. These one-on-one sessions are currently conducted via Teams.
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Academic CoachingAcademic Coaching helps Ohio University students navigate and succeed in the educational environment. Students can call on these more experienced peers to aid them in mastering goal setting, organization, managing assignment details, time management, finding helpful resources, and understanding the technology required to complete assignments. These one-on-one sessions are available at no additional cost and currently conducted via Microsoft Teams.
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Supplemental InstructionSupplemental Instruction (SI) is a series of weekly review sessions for students taking historically difficult courses. Sessions are facilitated by SI Leaders, students who have already taken and done well in the course. SI sessions are currently run via Microsoft Teams, which allows SI Leaders to share information and promote group discussion and problem solving.
Scheduling an appointment
You can schedule a peer tutoring appointment, Student Writing Center appointment, or Online Learning Navigation appointment by opening TutorTrac and selecting the appropriate course and a day and time that fits your schedule.
If you need assistance in scheduling an appointment or have a question about our services, please call the AAC at 740-566-8888 or email us at tutoring@ohio.edu.
Once you book an appointment, your tutor or navigator will send you an email that includes a link to your tutoring appointment, which will be a Microsoft Teams meeting. Teams allows you and your tutor to talk, use chat, share documents, and work together on a virtual whiteboard.
Although we make every effort to fulfill a student’s tutoring request, there is no guarantee a tutor will be available for a particular course, especially around mid-terms and finals. Arranging a tutor depends on the number of qualified tutors and schedule compatibility. Tutoring is not offered during finals week.
15,000
Hours of individualized academic support provided in the past year
75
Peer tutors available to help you
120+
Courses for which peer tutoring was provided this year
Meet Our Tutors
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Math Tutor
Wafa tutors math at the Academic Achievement Center. She loves math and looks forward to assisting students in their college math experience.
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Student Writing Center Tutor
Ellery enjoys helping all students build confidence in their writing skills. She has discovered that most students are better at writing than they initially believe.
Summer Hours
Academic Achievement Center
Alden Library 230
Monday – Thursday: 2 – 8 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.