Tutoring & Study Hall Services

Tutoring & Study Hall Services

UIC Student-Athletes can access all SAAS tutoring and advising services through Blackboard.

Tutoring

Student-Athlete Academic Services offers 1:1 content tutoring, small group tutoring, and study groups in the Port Academic Center through our tutoring program. The Port Academic Center employs a range of graduate students and upperclassmen, peer tutors who demonstrate an ability to effectively communicate content and learning objectives to our student-athletes. Student-athletes can request and/or are paired with tutors based on need for the entirety of a semester, with regularly scheduled sessions as to build consistency and structure. Sessions normally take place in the Port Academic Center located in the Physical Education Building on UIC’s campus; due to COVID-19, tutoring is currently virtual, and sessions are recorded.

• Policy & Procedure

• PAC Virtual Tutoring

• Cancelation Policy

• Interested in becoming a tutor?

Tutoring Requests

How to request a tutor – iAdvise (STUDENT)

Sign in to your myUIC account
Click the advising tab
1. Access iAdvise account
Click on the hamburger menu in the top left corner
Click ‘Request Help’
Select ‘I Need a Tutor’ for the type of help you need
Select the course you would like tutoring for
Include your sport and how many times a week you would like in the *Details section
Submit your request
Allow up to 1 week for a response from a tutor coordinator/request to be filled

Alternative Campus Tutoring Resources

Campus Tutoring Resources
Visit ASAP for tutoring support in AHS, BIOS, CHEM, DHD, ENGL, HN, KN, and MATH. All tutoring takes place virtually and is appointment based. To schedule a tutoring session, you will need fill out the "Request a Tutoring Appointment Here" form found in the middle of the page.
Drop-in tutoring is available daily for students in KN 251/253. To attend a drop-in session, click on the tutor's name in the schedule area on the website.
Tutoring is offered through the Business Learning Center to students in ACTG, BA, ECON, FIN, IDS, and MATH courses. Go to Business Connect and scroll down until you see "Fall 2020 Business Learning Center Tutoring Schedule" to view the schedule - tutors, classes, and days/times. Once you have found the tutor that works with your schedule, send them an email to receive access to the Zoom/Blackboard link for your virtual tutoring session.
Tutoring is available through the Economics Club for ECON 120, 121, 220, 221, 270, and 300. Tutoring takes place via Zoom. Please come prepared with your course materials and questions to ask. Visit the Economics Club Website for more information.
The Honors College offers tutoring in a wide variety of subject areas and courses that is available to ALL students. Tutoring takes place via Zoom in 30-minute appointments. Appointments are encouraged but are not required. You can visit the Honors College Website for more information and to access the schedule.
The Math & Science Learning Center offers academic support for BIOS, CHEM, EAES, MATH, and PHYS. Click here to access the schedules.
UIC's Writing Center offers both synchronous and asynchronous online appointments to help students brainstorm, develop ideas, discuss questions, or edit their papers. The Writing Center uses uic.mywconline.com for scheduling. If it is your first time visiting the site, you will need to register for an account before you scheduling an appointment. For more instructions on how to register and schedule a session, click here.

Study Hall

Study hall is a great opportunity to help student-athletes:

1. Create productive and meaningful study habits

2. Know that there is a designated space for learning and to access resources

3. Ask questions from academic advisors and seek assistance with issues like time management or academic skill development

Study hall is not a place where we:

1. Waste time or socialize

2. Punish people who are not performing well academically

3. Promote a culture of perfectionism and induce anxiety

The Space

The Port Academic Center is a study space for student-athletes to utilize for both mandatory and voluntary study time. UIC student-athletes can take advantage of the quiet environment, with plenty of seating, desktop computers, and academic and printing supplies available for their utilization. The Port Academic Center has designated tutoring areas to facilitate a better 1:1 interaction, and a study/conference room for group sessions or multi-media needs.

Study Hall Procedures

Mandatory study hall is determined based on a number of criteria; a student-athlete’s academic performance, course load and rigor, year in school/transition status, etc… the student, athletic academic advisor and coach will discuss the proper plan for each student-athlete addressing the individual needs. Mandatory study hall can be facilitated through a prescribed number of hours or through objective-based study hall to meet the student-athlete’s learning style and productivity level.

1. All student-athletes check-in via the iAdvise Kiosk in the Port Academic Center

2. Study Hall status/time is monitored weekly: Mon-Sun

3. Sleeping and talking on the phone are strictly prohibited in the Port Academic Center

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