How to Become a Tutor

Are you interested in a position that not only helps fellow students, but contributes to your own growth and professional success? If so, consider applying to be a tutor with one of UW-Madison’s learning centers on campus!

UW-Madison has over 15 learning centers that provide academic tutoring, coaching, and mentoring to all students. Each year, learning centers hire undergraduate and graduate students to serve as tutors. Build your resume, develop personal and professional skills, and help support your peers’ academic success.

Interested in being a tutor? Please complete this 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.

 

Interested in being a tutor?

Please complete this form.