Explore the Writing Center at St. Mary’s University
The Rattler Success Center’s Writing Center at St. Mary’s University is staffed with professionally trained, experienced writers and tutors of undergraduate students devoted to improving writers at all levels.
Our staff understands that the ability to write well is fundamental to success in college and in life. Students in all schools and majors, and those whose first writing experiences were forged in another language, can benefit from the Center’s experienced and friendly service.
Tutoring at St. Mary’s
Tutoring services are free for all St. Mary’s students. Peer tutors from the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; the Bill Greehey School of Business; and the School of Science, Engineering and Technology are eager to help you grasp concepts and succeed in your courses. Students can come to the writing center or email the Rattler Success Center to make an appointment and get tutoring.
We offer tutoring for the following subjects:
- Accounting
- Biology
- Business
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Engineering
- Foreign Languages
- Math
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Physics
- Writing
Why Tutoring is Important
Real learning takes time. Tutoring allows students to learn concepts at their own pace so they can fully understand the subject matter. The benefits of tutoring include:
Drop-In Tutoring
When you drop in to any of our tutoring locations, you will sit with others studying the same subject you are. After assessing your learning needs, our tutors may work with you individually or encourage you to collaborate with other students working on the same idea.
We recommend that you attempt the concept independently before coming in; however, if you aren’t sure where to begin, our tutors will help you work through the concept. Students learn from a peer tutor who has successfully completed the course
Our Peer Tutors
St. Mary’s tutors are selected based on professor recommendations and their GPA. All tutors must complete intensive tutor training before their first semester of tutoring as well as maintain and advance their knowledge through regular training sessions and guidance from the assistant director.
This means that in addition to their academic achievements, our tutors develop skills in communicating and facilitating learning skills within a diverse population of learners.
Become a Peer Tutor
Tutoring is a fantastic on-campus job that provides sophomores, juniors, and seniors with professional development opportunities while honing their math, science, business and/or writing skills.
Our tutors have reported that working at the Tutoring Center has strengthened their interpersonal and communication skills. We hire new tutors every semester.
Testimonials
Student testimonials from the 2024-2025 Academic Year Survey.
“This was the first time I visited the Writing Center. The peer tutor was super helpful in helping me understand my class assignment.”
“The peer tutor was helpful and made me feel comfortable showing them my work.”
“The peer tutor was very nice and explained the concepts well.”
“The energy is always amazing. I feel engaged and excited to learn!”
“I really enjoyed working with my peer tutor!”
Questions?
If you’re interested in learning more about the Writing Center and Tutoring, contact us.
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