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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: I am a student from a local community college who is planning to transfer to SJSU. It is very important to me to pass the WST so I can start taking my upper division courses. Can I attend the WST workshop now or do I have to wait until I am officially enrolled in SJSU?

A: This workshop is very popular, so we have had to limit the attendance to San José State University students. When you do receive your acceptance to SJSU, you are welcome to attend the workshop. Please bring your admission notice to sign-up at the LARC office. Click to get a list of dates for our WST workshop.

Q: I am looking for English and mathematics tutoring for my son who is in high school and daughter who is in elementary school. Do you offer a service like this or can you tell me where I could get some information?

A: To receive services at the Learning Assistance Resource Center, you must be a San José State University student. To find a tutor for your son or daughter, you can post a notice on the Student Union bulletin board using a 3 x 5 card, or post a job announcement on the San José State University Career Center website at http://www.careercenter.sjsu.edu

Q: I am an enrolled student of SJSU, but I am taking a class in a local community college. If I bring my homework from the community college, can I get the learning assistance from SJSU?

A: LARC tutors only tutor courses taught at San José State University. For the classes you are taking at SJSU, you may participate in small group, individual (based on availability) and drop-in tutoring (for math and writing only... designated times). We recommend that you check the support services offered at the learning center of your community college for assistance with the classes you are taking on that campus.

Q: What is the maximum number of hours that a student may work with his/her tutor - if there is no other student waiting for the tutor?

A: A regular tutoring session is one hour maximum. You can schedule up to two appointments per day and a maximum of 4 appointments per week.  If you feel you have additional needs, you are welcome to make an appointment to speak the LARC Tutorial Coordinator.

Q: I am a San José State University student. I work during the day and am unable to come to tutoring at the LARC for my class during the hours you are open. Can you recommend someone whom I can pay to meet with me during the hours the LARC is closed?

A: As a policy, we do not refer tutors for services outside of their regularly scheduled hours here at the LARC.

Q: If I want to become a tutor at LARC, what do I do?

A: To become a tutor at LARC, you must be currently enrolled at SJSU with at least 6 units of classes for undergraduates and at least 4 units for graduates, have at least a B in the course(s) they wish to tutor, have an overall GPA of 3.0 or a 3.0 for two semesters prior to tutoring, and must complete the application and interview process successfully in order to be accepted into the Tutorial Program.

Applicants must complete UNVS 120L, a 1 unit class that teaches participants the skills and information necessary to be an effective tutor, prior to being eligible for hire. Further information regarding this course is available at the front desk or you can click on Seminar for Tutors.

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