Tutoring FAQ

WHY SHOULD I USE THE TRIO/SSS TUTORING CENTER?

Success in the classroom should be one of your top priorities as a college student. This is not always easy. The TRIO Tutoring Center is committed to providing a supportive environment that will help build your understanding of the subject so that you can improve academic achievement and earn higher grades.

HOW DO I MEET WITH A TRIO/SSS TUTOR?

Please contact your TRIO advisor directly to inquire about tutoring availability. Your advisor can get you all set up from there! 

WHO ARE THE TRIO/SSS TUTORS?

The TRIO/SSS tutors are a group of dynamic, qualified, CSU undergraduate students who have demonstrated mastery of the subject area they tutor. Our TRIO tutors have worked extensively with the TRIO/SSS student population. They welcome questions and are always happy to help.

WHAT SUBJECTS ARE OFFERED?

The TRIO tutors offer many subjects which are common to many students in their first years of college, including:

• Math
• Chemistry
• English
• Economics
• Proofreading
• Biology
• Business
• Spanish

WHERE WILL I MEET WITH THE TUTOR?

The tutors are located in BH110A, in the TRIO/SSS advising area.

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING TO MY TUTORING APPOINTMENT?

Bring your textbook, notes, assignment descriptions, and any worksheets you need help with. In general, bring anything you have that might be helpful for our tutors to help you succeed. It is important that you come prepared to your tutoring session.

WHAT IF I HAVE TO CANCEL/RESCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT?

Just stop by our office or call our front desk at (216) 687-2402 to let us know about any necessary changes. Please note that if you are a "no show" or you cancel your tutoring appointment more than three times in one semester, you may not be able to schedule any more appointments with a TRIO/SSS tutor for the remainder of that semester.