Tarleton Tutoring Program

The Tarleton Tutoring Program is part of the Tutoring and Learning Center (TLC). All tutoring services offered by Tarleton State University are free of charge for Tarleton State University students. The tutoring office is located in the Dick Smith Library Learning Commons (lower level) on the Stephenville Campus. We offer on campus tutoring in Stephenville and in Fort Worth. We also offer online tutoring, serving all Tarleton students at all campus locations. Students can choose tutors from over 25 academic disciplines and over 90 individual courses.

Tutors

  • Selected based on academic performance and interpersonal skills
  • Receive at least 10 hours of training per-semester

Tutor Sessions

  • Tutors session may have from 1-3 people per session in a given subject
  • Sessions are scheduled in one hour increments
  • Sessions take place in approved locations in the library and online
  • By appointment only, based upon tutor availability, during Building operating hours
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CRLA Certified

The Tarleton Tutoring Program is certified by the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) for 3 levels: Regular, Master, and Advanced.

Tutors can receive certification by completing training, tutoring hours, and other leadership requirements.

Locations

Tarleton Tutoring Locations:

  • Stephenville: Tutoring and Learning Center – Dick Smith Library Learning Commons (Lower Level, Suite 10)
  • Fort Worth: Achievement Center – CAB 225
  • Call 254-968-9293 or email [email protected] to schedule a tutoring appointment on campus in Stephenville or Fort Worth, or to schedule an online tutoring appointment. Learn more at: Schedule a Tutoring Session.
  • Tutoring services are available to Tarleton students only.

What to Expect from Tutoring

The Tarleton Tutoring Program is certified by the College Reading & Learning Association (CRLA). Our tutors are trained to guide the student through challenging concepts within a given academic discipline. TLC tutors will engage the student’s critical thinking skills and reinforce effective problem solving and study techniques.

What our Tutors Can Do

  • Clarify concepts that the student has already been exposed to in class.
  • Help you understand the text and how to efficiently access the information.
  • Provide tips and resources for studying the material.
  • Provide examples and repetition required to master a concept.

What our Tutors Cannot Do

  • Teach material you missed in your class (tutoring is not a makeup event for classroom instruction).
  • Help you with a take home test or quizzes of any kind.
  • Do your homework assignment for you, nor guide you through your homework assignment.
  • Guarantee a higher grade, or that your work is error-free. All student work is the student’s responsibility.

If You Use our Services Please Consider the Following

  • The TLC does not offer tutoring in every possible subject, but our tutors can assist you with the study skills which can contribute to future success in any course. View our available tutored courses.
  • One of the keys to success in your course is class attendance. 
  • Seeking tutoring as early as possible will allow for more time to gain understanding of the course content. If you struggle with a subject, seek tutoring out early and take advantage of Supplemental Instruction Sessions (if offered).
  • Come to your tutoring session ready to learn. Read assigned chapters and notes before your tutoring appointment. Bring your text, notes, calculators, paper, pencils, or other class specific material needed to work through problems.
  • Do not ask or expect a tutor to help you cram for a test. Preparation for your tutoring session will make it much more productive and efficient.