OAAS: Academic Success

Peer Learning

Spring 2025 Schedule (begins Sunday, 2/2/25)

Below, you will find the schedules and Peer Learning Associates (PLAs) for each subject. You can also view this flyer as a quick reference.

Anatomy & Physiology - DW Reynolds 326

  • Monday, 7 - 8 pm
  • Tuesday, 7 - 8 pm
  • PLA: Jessie Doyle

Cellular Biology & Genetics - Bailey Library (Learning Commons)

  • Sunday, 7 - 9 pm
  • Wednesday, 7 - 8 pm
  • PLA: Lillian Francis

Chinese - Bailey Library (Learning Commons)

  • Monday, 8 - 9 pm
  • PLA: Jack Tse

French - Bailey Library (Learning Commons)

  • Tuesday, 7 - 9 pm
  • PLA: Calyx Christie

General Chemistry - Bailey Library (Reading Room)

  • Monday, 6 - 8 pm 
  • Tuesday, 6 - 8 pm 
  • Wednesday, 6 - 10 pm 
  • Thursday, 7 - 9 pm 
  • PLAs: Tommy Caldarera, Erin Dewald, Sophie Yarbrough

Organic Chemistry - Bailey Library (Reading Room)

  • Sunday, 6 - 9 pm
  • Monday, 7 - 9 pm
  • Thursday, 7 - 8 pm 
  • PLAs: Kate Jackson, August McQuiston

Math Help Center - Snoddy Center (Computer Lab)

  • Sunday - Thursday, 7 - 9 pm
  • PLAs: Anna Johnson, Tanvi Kiran, Drew Mayo, Colin Philips, Matthew Stephens

Physics - Bailey Library (Seminar Room)

  • Sunday, 8 - 10 pm
  • Monday, 8 - 10 pm
  • Tuesday, 7 - 9 pm
  • Wednesday, 7 - 9 pm
  • Thursday, 7 - 10 pm 
  • PLAs: Tucker Isbell, Nina Niemotka, Julie Schwartz

Spanish - Bailey Library (Learning Commons)

  • Sunday, 7 - 9 pm
  • Monday, 6 - 10 pm
  • Tuesday, 6 - 8 pm
  • Wednesday, 7 - 9 pm
  • Thursday, 8 - 10 pm
  • PLAs: Landon Hardister, Gus Kalinowski, Lily Parson

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How to get the most out of Peer Learning visits: 

Come Prepared

  • Bring all relevant material to the peer learning session (e.g., textbook, lecture notes, assignments, lab books, paper drafts, past tests).
  • Do the assigned reading and homework before the sessions.
  • Set reasonable goals for both short- and long-term work. Write them down. Share them with your PLA and revise, if necessary.
  • Have specific concepts or questions ready to discuss with the PLA.

Actively Participate

  • Ask the PLA to explain not only specific concepts but also how they study for similar courses.
  • Stop the PLA if they are going too fast or telling you too much.
  • Do not expect the PLA to tell you the answer or to do your work.
  • Don’t be afraid to say, “I still don’t get it, let’s do it again.”
  • Review the material on your own soon after the session.
  • Talk with other students and consider participating in a study group.

Don’t wait until the last minute to get help for a test or assignment.

  • Arrive early.
  • Be patient while a PLA works with other students.
  • Collaborate with other students while waiting for help

Do you have questions? Are you interested in being a Peer Learning Associate next year? Email the Office of Academic Success.