/Division of Undergraduate Education
Academic Success and Tutoring Center

Stony Brook Faculty & Staff


Syllabus Statement

 Faculty are encouraged to include the following statement on syllabi of undergraduate courses:

ACADEMIC SUCCESS & TUTORING CENTER

The Academic Success and Tutoring Center (ASTC) supports undergraduate students in achieving their academic goals through a variety of free services. In addition to helping students better understand course material,​ the ASTC can help students develop effective learning strategies, strengthen academic skills, and build confidence as independent learners​. Whether you are preparing for exams, improving study habits, or looking for new approaches to academic challenges, the ASTC offers resources to support your success throughout the semester. Learn more at www.stonybrook.edu/tutoring.  

Frequently Asked Questions- Faculty/Staff

Tutoring sessions provide an opportunity to supplement what your students learn in class. The session allows them to meet with a tutor, either one-on-one or in a small group, to review course material and to ask questions. Tutoring should always be used in conjunction with instructor’s and TA’s office hours. The purpose of a tutor is to guide and explain concepts so that students can obtain the skills to fully integrate course material. A tutor will not complete assignments, exams, or projects.

Tutors and students set and develop strategies to achieve academic goals.

To become a tutor for the ASTC, students must meet the following requirements:
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • B+ or better in the course they wish to tutor
  • Completed the course at SBU
  • Be in good standing at SBU
  • Obtain a recommendation from course instructor

Yes! We welcome any recommendations for outstanding students. All you have to do is complete our Faculty Recommendation Form.

Yes. Please contact the ASTC to discuss what options are available to support your class.

ASTC tutors go through a comprehensive training program to ensure that they have the skills to assist their peers while upholding academic integrity at Stony Brook University.

As part of our application process, students are required to submit a brief recommendation from the instructor of the course that they want to tutor. The recommendations are kept confidential and are not shared with the student. The recommendation can be submitted via our short web form or inter-office mail using our pdf.