Hub services and programs are free to Lafayette students.

Supplemental Instruction

Supplemental Instruction (SI) is a student-led, collaborative learning opportunity available for many academically demanding courses.  Supplemental Instruction is designed to assist students to integrate WHAT to learn with HOW to learn. Supplemental Instruction Sessions are facilitated by leaders attending the course they support collaborating with course faculty when considering course content. For this reason, SI is the preferred support option for courses in which it is offered.  If the course has SI associated with it, the schedule can be found in TracCloud.

Mentored Study Groups (MSGs)

As a means to provide structured support to second-tier gateway courses, the Mentored Study Group program began in the spring 2015 semester. Since that time, it has grown to include specific courses in math, engineering, chemistry, and economics departments.  The MSG model is based on principles that have proven efficacy in enhancing the learning of complex subject matter, increasing understanding of difficult material, instilling confidence in mastery of the material, and improving exam grades. MSGs are facilitated by upper-class students who work closely with course professors to ensure Mentored Study Group leaders are well prepared to explain complex course topics.  If a course has an MSG for support, the session schedule is posted in TracCloud.

Drop-in Labs

Drop-in Labs are offered as stand-alone support resources for certain courses. Drop-in Labs are staffed by peer tutors who have been trained to assist students on a one-to-one and many-to-one basis and take place throughout the week. Students may drop in when they have questions about the material or if they require a brief review of an important concept. Tutoring Staff work with students primarily on a one-to-one, first-come, first-serve basis, but may deviate from this model when necessary to address all questions. The Drop-In schedule for courses is available through TracCloud.

Tutoring

Individual Peer Tutoring is available for most 100/200 level courses that do not already have a preferred support option available. The Academic Resource Hub also offers peer tutoring for some 300/400 level courses in collaboration with specific faculty.  Tutor availability is posted on the Hub’s support management system TracCloud.

Visit TracCloud FAQ for step-by-step instructions on finding resources in TracCloud

If you experience any issues, please email the Academic Resource Hub at resourcehub@lafayette.edu.

Other Academic Support/Enrichment Options

Additional specific assistance is available through the following programs that are NOT administered through the Academic Resource Hub.

  • Writing – Students needing assistance with a writing course or the writing process should visit the College Writing Center.  Visit the College Writing Program for hours, locations, and services.
  • Foreign Language – Students needing assistance with a foreign language course.  Visit the Language Resource Center for hours, locations, and services.
  • All other requests – If your tutoring needs do not fall into one of the categories listed above, please email resourcehub@lafayette.edu