🔹 Who are the tutors at Acadia 🔹 What qualifications do Acadia tutors have 🔹 Are tutors students or faculty 🔹 Who provides academic help through tutoring

Learn about the qualifications and background of tutors at Acadia University, including how they’re selected and what subjects they support.

Tutors at Acadia University are faculty-recommended individuals who have demonstrated strong academic performance and subject expertise. They typically fall into one of the following categories:

• 🎓 Upper-year undergraduate students who have successfully completed the course they’re tutoring

• 🎓 Graduate students with advanced knowledge in their field

• 🧑‍🏫 Occasionally, recent alumni or teaching assistants may also serve as tutors

All tutors must:

• ✅ Receive a recommendation from a faculty member

• ✅ Have earned a minimum grade of A- in the course they wish to tutor

• ✅ Be approved by the Tutoring Coordinator

• ✅ Agree to the terms outlined in the Tutoring Agreement Form

Tip: Tutors are matched based on subject compatibility and availability, so it’s best to request help early in the term.

📘 Helpful Definitions:

• Faculty-recommended: Endorsed by a professor for academic strength and reliability

• Tutoring Agreement Form: A document outlining expectations and responsibilities for both student and tutor

• Upper-year student: A student in their second, third, or fourth year of undergraduate study

🔗 Suggested Links

• Tutoring Services Overview

• Paid Tutoring Info

• ASU Supports Office

📝 Special Notes:

• Tutors are not available during final exams or summer intersession

• Sessions are held in public campus spaces like the library or study lounges

• To request a tutor, email tutoring@acadiau.ca with your course details