Are you interested in a position that not only helps fellow students but also supports your own academic and professional development? UW–Madison has multiple across campus learning centers that offer tutoring, coaching, and mentoring to students. Each year, these centers hire undergraduate and graduate students to serve as tutors—providing a valuable opportunity to build your resume, strengthen communication and leadership skills, and make a meaningful impact in the campus community.
If this sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to contact a learning center directly or complete this interest form.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who can be a tutor?
All UW-Madison students who are currently enrolled in classes and in good academic standing with the institution are eligible to be a tutor. Each learning center has different requirements for tutors, but generally, tutors need to have completed the course they are tutoring within the past two years and have earned an AB or A final grade.
What are the benefits of being a tutor?
There are many benefits to becoming a tutor, including:
- Improved communication and interpersonal skills
- Increased learning and course knowledge
- Relevant experience for your resume and job, graduate school, law/medical school applications
- Opportunity to meet other students and connect with UW-Madison staff
- Building relationships with course instructors
- Most tutor positions are paid
I'm interested but have questions. Who should I contact?
Please reach out to our central Learning Support office at info.learningsupport@wisc.edu with any questions.
You can also learn more about the various learning centers by visiting this page and reach out to them directly if you are interested in working as a tutor in a specific learning center.