Tutoring Services

Learning can be difficult, but you don’t have to do it alone! Concord University offers different types of tutoring to meet your academic needs. Our tutors are well-trained and qualified to support students develop independent study skills, practice problem-solving, and identify the most effective study strategies.

Check out the different types of tutoring Concord University offers below!

Types of Tutoring Concord University Offers

Drop-In Tutoring

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Free to all Concord University students!

Tutors are available for different subjects at different times of the day.

9am to 9pm

Student Center Study Lounge

Monday through Thursday

One-on-One Tutoring

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One-on-one tutoring is only available to Student Support Services members.  One-on-one tutoring allows personalization and extra attention to detail. SSS students can schedule to meet with a tutor to receive extra support.

Online Tutoring

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Tutor.com – FREE 24/7 online tutoring. Access through any of your courses in Blackboard.

Grammarly – FREE digital writing assistant to help you communicate clearly and effectively.

Khan Academy – FREE online resource with over 3,200 videos with instructions on a variety of subjects.

studystack.com – FREE flashcards and games to help you study faster.

Meet with a peer tutor during drop-in hours on Zoom by accessing the Tutoring Page on MyConcordU

Writing Center

A group of students talking to Tina Powell in the writing center
Writing papers can be tricky. Whether it is APA format or trying to meet a page requirement, Concord’s Writing Center is here to help!
Director: Dr. Tina Powell
Phone: 304-384-6288
Location: Marsh Hall 307

Additional Information

Where is in-person tutoring?
All tutoring will be located in the Student Center Study Lounge diagonal of the cafeteria.

What happened to Penji?
Penji has been replaced with a much simpler model for students to access. All tutors will carry a QR code that the tutee will use to sign in and out. You can find your tutor’s schedule on this webpage.

Where is the tutoring schedule?
The drop-in tutoring schedule can be found here.

Is tutoring free?
All tutoring at Concord University is FREE to all students.

What should I bring to a tutor session?
Bring your class materials. This includes your syllabus, textbook, notes, specific assignments, calculator, etc.

How can I refer a student to tutoring?
Have the student refer to this webpage; Contact the Academic Coordinator at Student Support Services: 304-384-5274

To become a tutor you must:
  • Maintain an overall 3.0 GPA
  • Have a minimum 3.0 GPA in classes tutored
  • Sophomore at least (have at least 30 earned hours)
  • Work well with peers and supervisors

Submit an application to become a tutor

  1. Tutors will maintain confidentiality as outlined in the student employment agreement, and will comply with all student employee and University policies.
  2. Tutors will not criticize an instructor, professor or assignment.
  3. Tutors will never do a tutee’s assignment for them.
  4. Tutors will be trained to follow the code of ethics from the National Tutoring Association https://www.ntatutor.com/code-of-ethics.html
  5. Tutees must understand that tutoring cannot make up for frequently missing class or missing deadlines on assignments.
  6. Tutors and Tutees will not have family or friends “sit-in” during individual tutoring sessions.
  7. To maximize the benefits of tutoring, tutees should come prepared to sessions with assignments/study guides/notes/laptop, etc.

Concord University Athletics is committed to seeing our athletes succeed whether it is on the field or in the classroom. The GRIP program is designed to offer structured academic support for student athletes.

Student athletes who are required to log study hours must check in and out through the fingerprint scanning system located at the Learning Center mezzanine in the Library.

Having trouble? Ask the library front desk!

Required GRIP Hours for Athletes
  • Freshmen: 3 hours every week in first semester
  • Others (after first semester of freshman year): Dependent on Cumulative GPA
    • Ask your head coach how many hours a week you need. Tutoring is required in some cases.

Your coach/graduate assistant coach will let you know what their expectations are for GRIP hours. See the Student-Athlete Handbook for additional details.

Need Tutoring?

If you are a student athlete and need GRIP hours, but also need tutoring, you can complete a grip slip. Students can earn grip hours while receiving tutoring in the Study Lounge in the Student Center. Grip slips will be available in the Study Lounge with the tutors.

Student athletes will fill out the grip slip and have their tutor sign. Then, they will bring the slip to the designated staff member for GRIP in the Learning Center in the Library.

Phone: 1-304-384-6088
Fax: 1-304-384-5341
Email: support@concord.edu

Student Center Room 202
Campus Box D-124
PO Box 1000
Athens, WV