What type of tutoring support is available?
You can book an online appointment or attend drop-in help online using Penji. Watch this video for an introduction to Penji.
Do you have drop-in tutoring times?
Yes, we do! You can view our drop-in times in Penji to connect with a tutor. Drop-in tutoring is happening online. Make sure you select the "Get a Tutor" tab in the Tutoring community in Penji to view the drop-in schedule. This video describes how to view and join a drop-in session.
- Click on "View drop-in schedules".
- Click on the class you would like help with and select the "Next" button.
- You will see the drop-in times and locations on the following screen. Click on "Check-In" during the scheduled hours for online tutoring. For in-person tutoring, attend the session by going to the location listed at the time listed.
- After checking in for online tutoring, you will receive an email in your student email account updating you about your place in line, and when the tutor will be ready to meet with you.
- Once the tutor is ready, join the drop-in session.
Is any tutoring available on campus yet?
We are offering in-person tutoring for some courses. Please continue to check Penji for updates.
Do you have any tutoring appointments?
Yes! You can book an online appointment with a tutor using Penji.
How long are booked appointments with a tutor?
Appointments are 30 minutes or 60 minutes long depending on a student's needs. You may have a maximum of 60 minutes of tutoring per day and 120 minutes of tutoring per week to accommodate other students' needs.
How do I make an online appointment with a tutor?
You can book an online appointment with a tutor using Penji. Make sure you select the "Get a Tutor" tab in the Tutoring community in Penji to view the appointment schedules. Watch this video to book a group tutor appointment or this video for an individual tutor appointment.
- Select the appointment type of your choice from the options listed.
- Click on the class you would like help with and click the "Next" button.
- Select a time slot.
- Select a tutor.
- Pick the available online location.
- Describe the type of help you would like to receive during the appointment.
- Confirm the session request.
- A confirmation email will be sent to your student email account with the details for the session. Keep the confirmation email. It includes the online link for the session.
If you need help scheduling an appointment, you can watch this short video or contact academicsuccess@georgiancollege.ca for assistance.
How should I prepare for an appointment or drop-in?
Have a specific goal in mind for your session. Come prepared with your questions and your resources (textbooks, lecture notes, etc.). Although tutors won't help you with your assignment, they may want to refer to it for clarification on concepts you need assistance with.
I can't make my online appointment. How do I cancel it?
Click on the session you would like to cancel in Penji. Select the three dots in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. Then click on "Cancel session". You will be asked to briefly explain why you are cancelling the session. Fill in the box and then select "Cancel session". You will receive an email notification in your student email account confirming the cancellation.
I'm not located near any of the campuses. Can I still get a tutor?
Of course! Tutoring is available online. Just make sure to consider your time zone if you're not local and that of your tutor to make sure you don’t miss an appointment. Here’s a time zone converter to help with matching times.
How many hours of one-on-one tutoring can I get?
You may book a maximum of 60 minutes of tutoring per day and 120 minutes of tutoring per week via one-on-one appointments. There is no limit for drop-in tutoring each week.
How is online tutoring provided?
Online tutoring is provided using WebEx or Microsoft Teams.
Can a tutor help me with my assignment?
No. Tutors are not allowed to assist you with your assignment or assessment (test, exam, etc.). Tutors are required to report academic misconduct to their Academic Success team lead. Review Georgian’s regulation on academic integrity for further information.
What can a tutor help me with?
Tutors will coach you using tips and strategies to improve and build your learning and study skills. Each tutoring session will have specific and realistic goals that you help create.
Tutors must always adhere to Georgian’s academic integrity philosophy.
I don’t think I need a tutor but maybe a little support. Are there any other resources?
What do I do if I'd like to be a tutor?
Can I hire my own tutor?
If you choose to hire a tutor not from the college, make sure you negotiate a contract. The contract should include how many hours of tutoring, pay rate, how long each tutoring session is, start and end date of contract, etc. Don’t forget that you are responsible to maintain the academic integrity of your work.